Dear Dr. Carly,

In what ways can technology be used to benefit Haiti?


Dear Stranger,
Technology can be used in several ways to benefit Haiti. For example, smart phones would be very useful for the Haitians because many Americans use them when they do not have access to their laptop.  A smart phone is basically a mini computer.  If we helped Haiti gain technology, then the Haitians would be more informed about the things around them.  Meaning, the education would have a more in depth explanation.  Also, it would be useful for research projects.  Haitians would also be able to have a laptop to take to class to take notes like most Americans do.  Most Americans would not be able to function without the use of technology.  Therefore, we should attempt to help as much as we can in order for the Haitians to experience the use of technology. 

    

Dear Dr. Carly,

Is the technology used in Haiti the same as the technology used in the Americas?


Dear Curious,
The simple answer is no, the technology is not the same at all.  After the earthquake, the Haitians did not have much access to anything, especially technology.  The technology use in Haiti is extremely low.  For example, the Haitians probably never heard of an iPad before and I don't think one of them even owns a smart phone.  Compared to the Americas, this is outrageous because a numerous amount of the population owns a smart phone or has an iPad.  Overall, Haiti does not own much technology due to the damages from the earthquake and the lack of money.    

Dear Dr. Carly,

What is the transportation like in Haiti?


Dear Mysterious,
The most common form of public transportation is the use of brightly pickup trucks that are taxis.  They are called "tap-taps".  Haiti does have cars, however, many of them were destroyed/damaged and were abandoned.  Many cars were even stolen and others were killed in the earthquake.  Haiti has two international airports called Port-au-Prince International 
Airport and Cap-Haitien. 

Dear Dr. Carly,

What is their diet in Haiti? Do they eat frequently?

Dear Uncertain,

After the earthquake, many Haitians lost access to food due to the destroying of the country. Many Haitians lived on bread, some fruit, and not much meat.  Many lived in the streets and under tents, therefore they would eat what ever they could find.  Overall, the food was very limited in Haiti, especially after the   earthquake hit.

Dear Dr. Carly,

After hearing about the dreadful earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, I was wondering what the population is like now?  Has it decreased dramatically?

Dear Unknown, 

In 2008, the population in Haiti was counted as 9,780,064 people.  After the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake, the population decreased by an estimated 316,000 deaths.  About 1,000,000 people became homeless and 300,000 were injured.  Therefore, yes, the earthquake made a huge impact on the population in Haiti.