NEWSAngelina Jolie Heads to Haiti to Help Earthquake Victims
Feb. 9 2010, Published 7:00 a.m. ET
Goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie is heading to Haiti to meet with and aid relief efforts for earthquake victims in the devastated country. Angelina is the ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The UNHCR spokesman Andrej Mahecic said Angelina would travel to Haiti later today, the Associated Press reports.
Angelina spoke with hospitalized Haitian survivors in the Dominican Republic yesterday, according to the AP.
- Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Daughter Shiloh Detaches Herself From Both Famous Parents as She Ditches Last Name in Music Video Dance Debut: Watch
- Angelina Jolie's 'Strange' Appearance at China Fashion Show Sparks 'Clone' and 'Body Double' Allegations: 'She's Been Replaced'
- Why Brad Pitt Is Convinced His Ex Angelina Jolie Had a Pop at Him and Dead Mom With Major Family Update: Source
Want OK! each day? Sign up here!
Dario Manon, a spokesman for the Dario Contrera Hospital, told the reporters, "She spoke with several children and a Haitian woman who recognized her and requested help."
Angelina has previously visited Iraq, Thailand, Pakistan and other countries with UNHCR for humanitarian efforts.
