As you all are aware (well, I hope you are!), a devastating earthquake struck Haiti last week, and the damage done was very very shocking. A lot of people have lost everything from their family, loved ones, possessions and livelihoods.

People are donating very generously towards aid for Haiti. The Disasters Emergency Committee has raised just under £25 million in the UK alone, and this will go a long way towards helping the people of Haiti.

One thing which has been brought up by many commentators is – what happens when the cameras stop rolling? How will the people of Haiti be aided a year down the line, or maybe even 3-5 years down the line? Part of the answer is the Acumen Fund. The Acumen Fund helps people in impoverished communities create businesses and generate jobs within the community. An initiative like this will help communities in Haiti to not only re-build their infrastructure, but also regenerate the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.

Check out the short video below to find out more about what the Acumen Fund does, and check out [this link] to find out what you can do to help the people of Haiti. You can also follow the Acumen Fund on [Twitter]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCcgHcoxvnQ