International Solidarity works in two cooperation projects in southeast Haiti.
International Solidarity enables two account numbers to support the Haitian people to the devastation caused by the earthquake.
at 21:53 English time yesterday day 12 there was an earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale with epicenter at 15 kilometers from the capital Port-au-Prince. The earthquake has seriously affected Haiti, the poorest of america America. Still no official figures of casualties, and that communications with the country are blocked, but the first reports speak of hundreds of victims and an unknown number missing.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and English Cooperation has confirmed the urgent dispatch of humanitarian aid from Panama, where English Cooperation has a logistics base, likewise the embassy in Haiti has confirmed that there are no casualties among the English residents. International Solidarity confirms that its field staff is well.
International Solidarity has a presence in Haiti since 2004 and is currently promoting actions for the development of rural Southeast Haiti. International solidarity with its local partner organizations (CROSE, ABCAB and ATEP) is to improve the conditions of life and small producers as agricultural.
At this time, the Southeast department, which concentrates most of the international solidarity work in Haiti, the situation is uncertain. Although there were no structural damage or personal, the quake was felt across the sea with intensity, and the subsequent withdrawal of the sea followed by a tsunami warning in the Caribbean did experience moments of concern.
cut telephone communications continue networks so far in Haiti, and most of the country's roads are jammed by debris, preventing access by land to the capital.
In the city of Jacmel, capital of Southeast, the quake was strongly noted, causing extensive damage. At this time the English cooperation in the Dominican Republic has been quoted in Jimani, on the border between the two countries to coordinate emergency aid.
Haiti Solidarity International has begun assessing the damage caused by earthquakes, to meet the basic needs of the population . Have been cleared two account numbers to collect funds to support the emergency efforts, look forward to your cooperation.
account numbers for revenue are: Banco Santander
Head: International Solidarity
Account No. 0049-0001-54-2210042242
Caja Madrid
Head: International Solidarity
Account No. 2038-1001 - 37-6000888882
Source: www.solidaridad.org
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