Social Media Helps Haitian Relief Effort

Timesonline.co.uk reports that minutes after last night's devastating earthquake in Haiti, Twitter and other social networking sites were abuzz with witness accounts, photographs and appeals for help.

Haiti's disaster is the next in a string of incidents that have utilized the power of social media to raise awareness, send relief and to funnel cash. This has proven to be one of the greatest powers of social media--helping others.

Here are some links to connect you to the Haitian relief effort.

• Yele Haiti
• Wyclef Jean
• Carel Padre
• Haitian Americans United For Change
• Haiti Needs Us, And We Need Haiti