LatAm Red Cross played big role in Haiti

A quick response with assistance in Haiti is largely due to Latin American Red Cross societies, says officials from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Latin American Red Cross societies immediately deployed about 180 people to Haiti, which made up most of the initial emergency response.

In the past, the Red Cross had utilized more North American and Western European countries for aid.

Source: Earth Times

Photo: Ammado, Haitian Red Cross workers