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Haiti: when will rebuilding begin?

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In 35 seconds, the city of Léogane was almost entirely destroyed by last year’s earthquake. A year after, 80% of the victims are still living in camps surrounded by rubble, without water or electricity. Despite millions in international aid, the rebuilding process is at a standstill.

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2 billion

by kaangarude - 20/05/2011 - 15:30

That should've bought alot of tractors and gas.

yes that 's my concen abaut

by Anonyme - 21/03/2011 - 16:46

yes that 's my concen abaut donate money in charity,alway don't see any result. but I still would do somethink for help .any suggestoion?

Rebuilding Haiti

by Anonyme - 14/03/2011 - 20:53

What happened to the more than $2-billion that were donated for Haiti?? In whose pockets did it disappear? It is the old story about donations, most of the money 'gets lost'!

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