Haitians Take Part In NYC March; Renew Call For More Aid
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Haitians on Wednesday marched through the streets of Manhattan to protest the slow pace of recovery in their country.
Several organizations and political leaders took part in Marching for Change, which sought to address specific concerns about reconstruction in Haiti and commemorate the anniversary of the devastating earthquake.
Now organizers say they have four specific goals for Haiti. That includes removing rubble, providing safe and secure shelter, providing clean water and sanitation, and creating jobs to help bring down the estimated 80 percent unemployment rate.
"The infrastructure isn't being built, people aren't getting what they need, and we're marching to demand that people don't forget and just let it pass by the wayside," said Jose Woss of Housing Works.
"Down with this slow pace of progress to help the people, and we're saying down with the current Haitian government because they have done nothing to help the people of Haiti, and we're telling the international community we appreciated the help they gave us but at the same time we're saying money collected for Haiti should be given to Haiti now," said Former Consul General to Haiti Harry Fouche.
The march began in Times Square, went past the Haitian Consulate and ended at the United Nations, where they could observe a moment of silence.