HARRT's mission is to ensure that the apparel and footwear industry plays a responsible and proactive role in Haiti's overall recovery. HARRT continues seeking out apparel and footwear producers who are active in Haiti and learning more about their specific and evolving needs. Through core objectives, HARRT will assist the Haitian apparel and footwear industry in addressing infrastructure issues, factory capacity levels, workforce training, responsible production, and sourcing patterns, among many other important concerns. Task force members will also educate U.S. government officials about industry needs as it works to assist Haiti through reconstruction.