The country of Haiti was rocked by a 7.0 earthquake on Tuesday (January 12), and the people of the country are left trying to put things back together.

Various reports say the destruction is catastrophic.

As Haiti's official Goodwill Ambassador, former Fugees member Wyclef Jean released a statement late Tuesday, urging everyone to do their part to help his native country, whether it be the government or the civilian population.

Below is his statement in its entirety:

"Haiti today faced a natural disaster of unprecedented proportion, an earthquake unlike anything the country has ever experienced. The magnitude 7.0 earthquake -- and several very strong aftershocks -- struck only 10 miles from Port-au-Prince.

I cannot stress enough what a human disaster this is, and idle hands will only make this tragedy worse. The over 2 million people in Port-au-Prince tonight face catastrophe alone. We must act now.

President Obama has already said that the U.S. stands 'ready to assist' the Haitian people. The U.S. Military is the only group trained and prepared to offer that assistance immediately. They must do so as soon as possible. The international community must also rise to the occasion and help the Haitian people in every way possible."

Wyclef said if you'd like to help you can do so by using your cell phone to text "Yele" to 501501, which will automatically donate $5 to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund (it will be charged to your cell phone bill), or you can visit Yele.org, and click on "DONATE."