Musician and producer Wyclef Jean has set up a relief fund for earthquake victims in Haiti--Wyclef's home. People can donate any amount through Jean’s website, Yéle Haiti, or make a $5 contribution by texting the word “Yele” to 501501—the donation will appear as a cell phone charge.
“I cannot stress enough what a human disaster this is, and idle hands will only make this tragedy worse. The over 2 million people in Port-au-Prince tonight face catastrophe alone. We must act now. President Obama has already said that the U.S. stands ‘ready to assist’ the Haitian people. The U.S. Military is the only group trained and prepared to offer that assistance immediately. They must do so as soon as possible. The international community must also rise to the occasion and help the Haitian people in every way possible.”
(via Bossip)
The Yéle Haiti foundation was founded by the singer in 2005 as a way to transform one of the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere into a place with opportunities. According to the website the “grassroots movement builds global awareness for Haiti while helping to transform the country through programs in education, sports, the arts and environment." The word "Yéle" was coined by Wyclef in a song and means "a cry for freedom."
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