Thankfully, we’ve heard from most of our producers in Haiti and there were no casualties among the artisans. One worker’s foot was seriously injured and the facilities have taken considerable damage, but considering the devastating effects the earthquake had on the country, we are very relieved with this news. It may be some time before they are able to start production, however, with the difficulty of getting materials into the country and finished products out of the county
If you are interested in contributing to the immediate relief efforts, the following are a few of the many charities meeting vital needs in Haiti: