HAITI DISASTER RELIEF APPEAL
On Tuesday, 12 January an earthquake measuring 7.0 hit Haiti, near Port-au-Prince, with up to 33 aftershocks ranging in magnitude from 4.2 to 5.9. Haiti, which is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, has been devastated, with many buildings leveled.
Rescue teams are working to try to free the thousands who are trapped under rubble, with government officials estimating the death toll may exceed 100,000.
It has also been estimated that 3 million people are in need of emergency aid, particularly water, food, shelter and medical assistance.
ACC World Relief has launched a Disaster Relief Appeal to help affected communities.
All funds raised will be passed onto our partner organisation, Convoy of Hope, who are already working on the ground in Haiti. Convoy of Hope has been working in Haiti for several years and their fully stocked warehouse has enabled them to respond immediately by distributing food, water and supplies to victims of the earthquake.
ACC World Relief recently partnered with Convoy of Hope in the 2009 Samoa Tsunami relief efforts.
MAKE A DONATION
We are ready to receive donations now. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. Please specify you are giving to the Haiti appeal and provide an email or postal address for receipts.
1. Credit Card: For secure online donations visit www.accworldrelief.org, phone (03) 9837 2277 or 1300 997 502
2. Cheque: Send a cheque to ACC World Relief Inc. PO Box 254 Mitcham VIC 3132
3. Direct deposit: ACC World Relief Inc. account with ANZ Mitcham, BSB 013 384 Account 3028 30114.
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with details of your donation.
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In the unlikely event of this appeal being oversubscribed, surplus funds will be redirected towards a similar relief or community development project.