As Haitian families search for survivors and relief rolls in, Haiti is still staggering under $1 billion in old debts racked up by unscrupulous lenders and unelected governments of the past.
But in recent days, a worldwide outcry has grown to cancel Haiti’s debt — and while some key lenders are rumoured to be holding out, the IMF and some key governments have indicated that debt relief could be within reach.
Help put the pressure on! Go to the AVAAZ website and sign the petition, which will be delivered to the IMF and G7 finance ministers at their crucial meetings in coming days.