International Cooperation over Haiti

Haiti aid workers rely on satellite maps from German institute

For relief organizations in Haiti, understanding the earthquake's full damage is difficult. Workers only see what is immediately in front of them. A German institute now provides satellite-based maps as a solution.

For front line workers, they concentrate on the few blocks in which they work. It is important to coordinate efforts.

Canadians raise $9.4M in Canada For Haiti telethon
Canadians dug deep into their wallets Friday night, raising more than $9.4 million for victims of the Haitian earthquake at the Canada for Haiti 

After seeing last night's Canadian and American broadcasts I have hope that the world CAN work together. Several of the networks put on the same show in a unique lesson of how easily the world can use technology to make a difference.