Friends of Haiti

These folks have come to the rescue in Haiti's hour of need.

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Wyclef Jean - In the wake of Haiti's 2010 earthquake disaster, several notable people and organizations have given their support to the recovery effort. — Naeesa AzizAlthough his charity Yele Haiti has since folded amid allegations of corruption, Haitian-born entertainer Wyclef Jean was one of the first celebrity names to rush to the aid of the earthquake-shaken nation.(Photo: Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images)

United Nations - Deeming the 2010 Haiti earthquake the “worst disaster” the international body has ever dealt with, the United Nations authorized a multinational peacekeeping force called the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) to help the country maintain order and security following the tragedy.(Photo: REUTERS/Chip East)

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United Nations - Deeming the 2010 Haiti earthquake the “worst disaster” the international body has ever dealt with, the United Nations authorized a multinational peacekeeping force called the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) to help the country maintain order and security following the tragedy.(Photo: REUTERS/Chip East)

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Oprah - TV mogul Oprah Winfrey visited Haiti in the summer of 2012 with cameras in tow to interview actor Sean Penn about his aid work in the country. Oprah also allegedly discussed the possibility of serving as a goodwill ambassador to Haiti with president Michel Martelly. (Photo:  Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

HBCUs Get Global - Fisk University, Howard University and Xavier University of Louisiana are among a group of 20 HBCUs that will welcome 150 students from Brazil as part of a study abroad program this fall. Click here to see the complete list of participating schools. (Photo: Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)

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Brazil - Brazil was among the many nations worldwide that donated much-needed medical supplies in the wake of the disaster. The country also decided to grant amnesty to all Haitians currently living within its border.  (Photo: Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)

Jay-Z on the popularity of throwback jerseys  - “It got to a point where everyone was walking around with these Jerseys on, and we all just looked like the biggest basketball team in the world.”(Photo: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

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Jay-Z - Jay-Z jumped into action following the earthquake and gathered his celebrity friends to make a Haiti benefit song called “Stranded” (Haiti Mon Amour), featuring Rihanna and U2’s Bono. (Photo: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

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Dominican Republic - Although relations between the two nations have often been strained, Dominican Republic, the nation with which Haiti once shared as the island of Hispaniola, was the first to send aid into Haiti following the quake, donating heavy moving equipment to assist with the debris and rubble, medicine and mobile cafeterias.(Photo: Doug Benc/Getty Images)

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Dominican Republic - Although relations between the two nations have often been strained, Dominican Republic, the nation with which Haiti once shared as the island of Hispaniola, was the first to send aid into Haiti following the quake, donating heavy moving equipment to assist with the debris and rubble, medicine and mobile cafeterias.(Photo: Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Sean Penn - Actor Sean Penn was so moved by the devastation he saw in Haiti that he started his own organization to assist with the rebuilding and relief efforts. (Photo: Joe Corrigan/Getty Images)

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Sean Penn - Actor Sean Penn was so moved by the devastation he saw in Haiti that he started his own organization to assist with the rebuilding and relief efforts. (Photo: Joe Corrigan/Getty Images)

Presidents Clinton and Bush - Despite standing on opposite sides of the political spectrum, former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush came together to start a charitable fund in support of Haiti’s recovery. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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Presidents Clinton and Bush - Despite standing on opposite sides of the political spectrum, former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush came together to start a charitable fund in support of Haiti’s recovery. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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Louis Farrakhan - Leader of the Nation of Islam, Louis Farrakhan visited Haiti in 2012 to commemorate the donation of a 30,000-gallon-per-day water-purification system, in conjunction with the Haitian Leadership Network, aimed at stemming the spread of cholera.(Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Aid Workers Get a New Safety Accessory - A group called the Civil Rights Defenders has developed a hi-tech bracelet designed for aid workers at risk of being kidnapped or killed. The bracelet uses phone and satellite technology to warn authorities that its wearer is in danger.(Photo: REUTERS/Talia Frenkel-American Red Cross/Handout)

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Red Cross - The Red Cross has helped a total of 3.2 million people since the earthquake, assisting with providing victims with new homes and educating thousands on water, sanitation and hygiene practices. (Photo: REUTERS/Talia Frenkel-American Red Cross/Handout)

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Kirk Franklin: January 26 - The gospel singer celebrates his 43rd birthday. (Photo: Ben Rose/PictureGroup)

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Kirk Franklin - Gospel giant Kirk Franklin lent his musical talents to the Haiti relief efforts by gathering together gospel’s superstars to record a special relief song. (Photo: Ben Rose/PictureGroup)

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U.S. Government - Since the quake, USAID, America’s international development organization, has helped to remove rubble, provided emergency shelter to 1.5 million people and began construction of a new power facility. (Photo: EPA/JIM LO SCALZO /LANDOV)

Kim Kardashian on rumors her marriage was a hoax\r  - "I married for love. I would not have spent so much time on something just for a TV show!"\r (Photo: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

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Kim Kardashian - Amid a swirl of controversy, reality TV star Kim Kardashian even made her way to Haiti to learn more about actress Maria Bello’s charity work. (Photo: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Haitian Diaspora - Wyclef is not the only U.S.-based Haitian to give back to the country. Haiti’s extensive diaspora has lent innumerable amounts of support to their homeland since the quake.(Photo: Courtesy haitiandiaspora.com)

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Haitian Diaspora - Wyclef is not the only U.S.-based Haitian to give back to the country. Haiti’s extensive diaspora has lent innumerable amounts of support to their homeland since the quake.(Photo: Courtesy haitiandiaspora.com)

Tiger Woods - Tiger Woods formed the Tiger Woods Foundation with his late father, Earl, in order to support community-based programs for children across America. (Photo: Larry Marano/Retna Ltd.)

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Tiger Woods - The golf legend reportedly did his part to help Haiti after the earthquake through his organization, Tiger Woods Foundation. According to its president, the foundation chose to support children's organizations already doing work in Haiti.   (Photo: Larry Marano / Retna Ltd)

Black Churches - Since the earthquake, Black churches across America have gathered together funds to donate to various charities supporting Haitian relief efforts. The African-American Baptist Mission Collaboration donated a total of $1 million to Habitat for Humanity’s work in Haiti. (Photo: John Amis-Pool/Getty Images)

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Black Churches - Since the earthquake, Black churches across America have gathered together funds to donate to various charities supporting Haitian relief efforts. The African-American Baptist Mission Collaboration donated a total of $1 million to Habitat for Humanity’s work in Haiti. (Photo: John Amis-Pool/Getty Images)