In an effort to support and provide long-term assistance to the people of Haiti, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) announced it has created the Haiti-AAFA Recovery and Reconstruction Team (HARRT) a member-led task force that will provide key apparel, footwear, and textile industry insight as relief operations continue and reconstruction planning begins in earthquake-stricken Haiti.

“As we support the relief work continuing on the ground in Haiti, it is important for the apparel and footwear industry to begin reconstruction activities,” said AAFA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke. “Because apparel production is one of Haiti’s most prominent industries, these sectors will play a critical role in Haiti’s recovery. I am pleased so many AAFA members have stepped up through charitable contributions and active leadership on this much-needed task force. Haiti will soon be on its way to full recovery.”