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Churches of Christ Overseas Aid Appeal - Haitian Earthquake

Posted on Thu, 14/01/2010
 

 You can give to the Haiti Earthquake appeal by following the 'donate' link (top left) and please send an email to info@inpartnership.org.au  to confirm the donation.

3 February 2010

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We continue to be humbled by the generosity of so many people to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. The miracle rescues we heard of each became a symbol of hope. Good as this news was, it masked a huge sadness that hangs over the country as people grieve those they know have died and give up hope for those who have not been found.
 
Latest news from Agencies that you, through Churches of Christ Overseas Aid, are supporting:
 

Recent reports indicate that the numbers affected by the earthquake are astounding: 200,000 fatalities; 200,000 more injured; 1,000,000 left homeless. 750,000 are living in makeshift camps in and around Port-au-Prince, while nearly 250,000 have already fled to other areas throughout Haiti. It is estimated that even with international assistance, it will take five to ten years for Haiti to rebuild.

The International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES, Christian Church – Churches of Christ USA) continues to develop partnerships with missionaries, national evangelists, orphanages, and other ministries within the Christian Church / Churches of Christ to bring assistance where it is urgently needed. In the first two weeks of the disaster, we released emergency response funds to people on the front lines of the relief effort. This weekend the IDES Board approved the first round of longer range projects aimed at caring for the ongoing needs of survivors, bringing additional food into the country, deploying an assessment team, and helping our mission partners to restore their properties to operating condition. 

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Posted on Tue, 14/07/2009

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