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On
Wednesday morning (AEST) 13 January 2010, the Caribbean nation
of Haiti was struck by a massive 7.0-magnitude earthquake. It
could be felt strongly in eastern Cuba, more than 200 miles
away (BBC).
Much
of the infrastructure has been destroyed including hospitals
and roads. It is estimated that about 100,000 lives have been
lost and possibly 3 million people – one third of Haiti’s
population – have been affected according to the Red Cross.
Thousands are in need of urgent medical attention but without
hospitals and medical supplies, the situation is
grim.
The
Episcopal Relief and Development Agency (ERD) is the
international relief and development agency of the Episcopal
Church of the United States and have been working in Haiti.
They have already disbursed emergency funding to the Diocese
of Haiti.
The
Anglican Board of Mission is accepting donations for the
victims of the earthquake which will be sent to Haiti through
ERD, our fellow Anglican partner, who are “committed to a
long-term response and recovery effort” with “one of the
largest and perhaps most socially engaged diocese of the
Episcopal Church”.(ERD Haiti Disaster Response)
Donate
online by selecting Haiti Earthquake Appeal from the
drop-down campaign list or contact our office on 1300 302663,
Sydney 9264 1021 or email mailto:info@abm.asn.au..
Please
pray for all people in Haiti, the Western Hemisphere's poorest
country, as they need much support and care. Pray for the
injured, for those in distress, for those who have lost loved
ones in this terrible tragedy and also, for the rescuers and
aid workers who are working in terrible
conditions.
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