Haiti Updates

Whittier Christian High School exceeded their goal to raise $2000 in ten minutes by raising $6433 for Haiti relief! Global Operations & Development will use the money to send food and medicines to aid those in Haiti. Thanks to all those who supported the cause!

Here is an update from the field as the rainy season has arrived in Haiti: I know you’ll be hearing from others about this, but just wanted to let you know that we got our first torrential rain last night and it’s just the beginning of huge problems for Port-au-Prince. We can see a bank of clouds heading our way for a possible second downpour later today or tonight.

As far as how it affects the team that’s coming, we had planned on having some people sleep on the roof because there aren’t enough beds in the guest house, but Tom and I sleep on the roof in a “waterproof” tent, and our mattresses were soaked this morning. So we don’t think it’s feasible to plan for team members to sleep on the roof. When Bill & Sue return tonight, an alternate plan will have to be made, I imagine.

Many of the MDL Haitian staff, who sleep in the streets or outside their damaged homes, were drenched last night and they described rivers of trash and filth soaking their sheets and everything they own. This is the tip of the iceberg; __as an RN, I know that it’s only a matter of time before there are outbreaks of cholera and other waterborne illnesses. Lord have mercy.__ Please pray for the situation.

In Christ,
Nancy

G.O.&D. and our partners continue to send relief to Haiti! Three Pharmaceutical shipments were sent over to Haiti this month! Partners:
Church of the King – shipped 2/10
GAIN – shipped 2/11
Bright Hope – shipped 2/13

G.O.&D. is grateful for the generous donation from Calvary Church Santa Ana for Haiti relief! It was helpful to have volunteers from their church come sort supplies that will be shipped to Haiti. All the time and effort is truly appreciated. Thank you!

G.O.&D. continues to send disaster relief to Haiti. Grangou is one of our many partners we have equipped. www.aidtohaiti.org

Photo says it all; battered, dazed, tired and what does the future hold.

Global Operations & Development and Giving Children Hope are providing help to Haiti after the earthquake that struck on January 12, 2010. The consistent request from our partners in Haiti is that you please pray for them.

Our first priority in meeting needs is to take monetary donations which covers costs transportations and logistics as well as obtaining medicines and supplies directly from companies. We will also accept this list of in-kind donations with tents being a priority. You can also gather your friends and host a fundraiser for Haiti relief which helps us greatly. To volunteer in our facility sorting and packing supplies please email volunteer@godaid.org to schedule a time. Relief supplies will be accepted through March 2010. If you’d like to get more involved then come to our Haiti Strategy Meeting on February 23^rd.