Candlelight Vigil for Haiti

One week after the catastrophic earthquake, TransAfrica Forum and the Hip Hop Caucus is inviting folks to gather in front of the Embassy of Haiti in Washington, D.C., to show support for the millions of people who have either lost lives, been severely injured or are left in the midst of the rubble in Haiti. To date, more than 50,000 Haitians have died, millions more are without sufficient medical help, food and clean drinking water. Aid assistance is hindered by the destruction of the port, hospitals and roads.

A candlelight vigil will be held on Tuesday, January 19th to unite the community’s hearts with our ‘family’ in Haiti and resolve that we will stand with them. Haitians need our spiritual support now more than ever. Please bring a candle and invite your friends. The gathering will begin at 4:30pm and there will be a moment of silence at 4:53pm the exact time the earthquake leveled Port-au-Prince.

For more information or to become a sponsoring organization contact Joia Nuri jnuri@transafricaforum.org or 202-223-1960 ext 131.

WHEN:
Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 4:30 pm

WHERE:
Embassy of the Republic of Haiti
2311 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008