The New York Times published an article on Haiti’s slow recover and points to the commission created to help rebuild and create sustainable programs.The New York Times recently published an article on Haiti’s slow recovery and points to the commission created to help the country rebuild and create sustainable job programs. A United Nations analysis showed that while many donor nations have been generous–particularly the United States, Brazil, Canada, Spain and France–almost all the money has gone to nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)and private contractors.

This is not how aid works only in Haiti. The same situation has happened in disaster zones all over the world, which is just one reason why donations don’t always reach the intended destination.

We urge you to follow your donations that you give to relief efforts, and what they are used for. Read more about how you can hold NGO’s accountable and what political movements surrounding relief efforts.