address: MAILING DONATIONS TO: PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058 -> MAILING DONATIONS TO: PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058 HAITI
website: http://www.er-d.org/HaitiUpdate2-1-10 -> http://www.er-d.org/index.php

name: Episcopal Relief & Development - 2010 Haiti Earthquake Response -> Episcopal Relief & Development - 2010 Haiti Earthquake Response (DIST: MEDICAL/SHELTER SUPPLIES, MEDICAL TEAMS - FOOD/WATER/FILTRATION)

address: MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 7058 Merrifield, VA 22116-7058 -> MAILING DONATIONS TO: PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058
mission: Living Our Faith for a Better World. Working in partnership with the worldwide Church, ecumenical agencies and local organizations, Episcopal Relief & Development saves lives and strengthens communities around the world. Our programs work toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals, which aim to cut extreme poverty in half by 2015. Our programs focus on the following areas: - Alleviating Hunger and Improving Food Supply - Creating Economic Opportunities and Strengthening Communities - Promoting Health and Fighting Disease - Responding to Disasters and Rebuilding Communities -> Living Our Faith for a Better World. Working in partnership with the worldwide Church, ecumenical agencies and local organizations, Episcopal Relief & Development saves lives and strengthens communities around the world. Our programs work toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals, which aim to cut extreme poverty in half by 2015. Our programs focus on the following areas: - Alleviating Hunger and Improving Food Supply - Creating Economic Opportunities and Strengthening Communities - Promoting Health and Fighting Disease - Responding to Disasters and Rebuilding Communities

facility_type: Info/Hotline -> Supply POD
mission: Living Our Faith for a Better World. Working in partnership with the worldwide Church, ecumenical agencies and local organizations, Episcopal Relief & Development saves lives and strengthens communities around the world. Our programs work toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals, which aim to cut extreme poverty in half by 2015. Our programs focus on the following areas: - Alleviating Hunger and Improving Food Supply - Creating Economic Opportunities and Strengthening Communities - Promoting Health and Fighting Disease - Responding to Disasters and Rebuilding Communities -> Living Our Faith for a Better World. Working in partnership with the worldwide Church, ecumenical agencies and local organizations, Episcopal Relief & Development saves lives and strengthens communities around the world. Our programs work toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals, which aim to cut extreme poverty in half by 2015. Our programs focus on the following areas: - Alleviating Hunger and Improving Food Supply - Creating Economic Opportunities and Strengthening Communities - Promoting Health and Fighting Disease - Responding to Disasters and Rebuilding Communities

town: Port-au-Prince - DR Border -> Leogane, Buto, Mathieu, L'Acul Bellevue, Darbonne, Trouin, Bainet and Grand Colline - Route de Jacmel
notes: Episcopal Relief & Development is providing critical support to both the Diocese of Haiti and the Diocese of the Dominican Republic (to care for refugees crossing the border) in the aftermath of a 7.0-magnitude earthquake. It is also partnering with another CCIH member, IMA World Health, to provide medical assistance to the wounded in and around Port-au-Prince. For information on ERD’s response in Haiti go to http://www.er-d.org/HaitiInitialResponse. Also go to http://www.er-d.org/HaitiCrisis, for more information and bulletin inserts. Donations: https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php --------------------------------------------------- February 10, 2010 SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.er-d.org/HaitiUpdate2-1-10 In the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti, Episcopal Relief & Development is offering technical support and funds to help secure critical supplies for those in need. In addition to supplying food and water, the agency has secured vehicles to assist the diocese in delivering supplies, fuel for those vehicles and camping supplies to provide shelter. These efforts are expanding the diocese’s capacity to help the 25,000 survivors who are currently residing in 23 diocesan camps. Episcopal Relief & Development is also helping the diocese increase its capacity and human resources by enabling them to hire camp liaisons and logistics personnel. The camps, many of which are located at the sites of the Episcopal churches and schools, range in size from a few hundred people to 8000. Camps are located in the following areas: Crois des Bouquets......Grand Colline Leogane.................17th section de Poucey Port au Prince..........Petit Harpon Delmas..................Bouteau Carrefour...............Miragoane Bolosse.................Petit-trou de Nippes Taifer..................Bainet Pointe Rouille..........L'azile Cape Haitian............Kompan Montrouis ------- Episcopal Relief & Development Coordinates Initial Haiti Disaster Response January 14, 2010 In the wake of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, Episcopal Relief & Development has reached out to its Haitian partners to coordinate a response. Recent estimates indicate that Tuesday’s devastating quake has affected one in three Haitians, roughly three million people. The infrastructure of Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince, including the cathedral and Diocesan offices, is in ruins and the situation on the ground is dire. The attempts of search and rescue teams have been made difficult by the extreme destruction – roads are impassable, buildings have been reduced to rubble and many hospitals and clinics are inoperable. In addition, limited communications are hampering attempts to coordinate relief efforts. While Haiti’s airspace was opened briefly on Thursday, priority was given to rescue operations such as the Red Cross, UN coordinated efforts and national response teams. Updated reports indicate that the limited infrastructure at Port-au-Prince airport has been unable to handle the influx of flights, and runways have once again been closed due to overcrowded runways and lack of fuel. Ports also remain closed and there is no indication they will be opened in the immediate future. “The neighboring Diocese of the Dominican Republic is already serving the wounded who have been able to cross the Haitian border,” said Kirsten Muth, Episcopal Relief & Development’s Interim Director for International Programs. “Working through the Dominican Republic and utilizing our existing relationships with partners there is one of the most efficient initial approaches for meeting immediate needs.” Katie Mears, Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response, will be traveling to the Dominican Republic imminently to further assess the situation and coordinate the agency’s response to this disaster. “Normally, following a disaster of this magnitude, we would send emergency funds to partners in the affected area, enabling them to obtain the supplies necessary to meet immediate needs such as food, shelter and water,” said Mears. “However, the lack of resources available on the ground in Haiti makes it necessary to bring in supplies through the Dominican Republic.” “I will be working with the Diocesan staff of the Dominican Republic to overcome the logistical challenges of getting supplies to our partners in Haiti,” Mears continued. “Our hope is to be prepared so that when roads become passable, we can get help to affected Haitians as quickly as possible.” For the most up to date information and access to resources, visit www.er-d.org/HaitiCrisis. Included on this page is a video statement from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Episcopal Relief & Development President Rob Radtke. A downloadable bulletin insert is also available in both English and Spanish. To assist those suffering in the wake of this disaster, please consider making a donation to the Haiti Fund at www.er-d.org or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. Please write “Haiti Fund” in the memo of all checks. ----------------------------------------------- Help isn't on the way. It's already there. Episcopal Relief & Development reached more than 2 million people in over 40 countries last year. Rather than impose “one size fits all” solutions, Episcopal Relief & Development supports local, long-term initiatives that address poverty, hunger, disease, economic development and disaster response where the need is greatest. Our partnership with the worldwide Church creates opportunities to serve communities in some of the most remote areas of the world, as well as in urban environments where extreme poverty persists. In many of these places, the Church is often one of the few institutions people trust and turn to for help. -> FROM THE SITE: Episcopal Relief & Development Collaborating on Earthquake Response in Haiti Updated February 19, 2010 In the wake of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, Episcopal Relief & Development has been working closely with local partners to assist those most impacted by this disaster. It is estimated that one in three Haitians were affected by the quake, roughly three million people. The most recent numbers from the Haitian government indicate that the death toll has reached 230,000 people, and that number continues to climb. In the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti, Episcopal Relief & Development is offering technical support and funds to help secure critical supplies for those in need. In addition to supplying food and water, the agency has secured vehicles to assist the diocese in delivering supplies, fuel for those vehicles and camping supplies to provide shelter. The agency is also helping the diocese increase its human resources by hiring additional staff for logistical work, health service provision and construction. These efforts are expanding the diocese’s capacity to help the 25,000 survivors at over 60 mission sites in 8 localities: Leogane, Buto, Mathieu, L'Acul Bellevue, Darbonne, Trouin, Bainet and Grand Colline - Route de Jacmel. Prior to the earthquake Episcopal Relief & Development was partnering with the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti’s Development Office. This diverse program included fostering a network of 28 community development workers trained in disaster management. Since the quake, these development agents have completed initial needs assessments in their own communities, and they are providing their data to the diocese and Episcopal Relief & Development. The data provided by these agents is enabling the Diocese and Episcopal Relief & Development to work together, setting priorities for ongoing relief and recovery efforts. In the aftermath of the earthquake, activities supported by Episcopal Relief & Development include: Episcopal Diocese of Haiti •Supplying over five tons of food to survivors living in diocesan camps. This includes both purchased and donated food. •Delivering food by helicopter to six camps not accessible by vehicles. These camps are inhabited by more than 15,000 survivors. Each drop contains 216 pounds of rice, 204 pounds of beans, 12 gallons of oil and 36 kilograms milk powder. •Constructing permanent latrines and clean water sites in eight camps. These new facilities will be earthquake-resistant. In addition to providing sanitation and clean water, the construction is creating jobs in affected communities. •Conducting training on the proper installation and maintenance of at least 20 emergency water purification systems, which diocesan development agents are distributing throughout Haiti. Additional water purification needs are currently being assessed so that they can be adequately addressed. •Working closely with the Diocesan Disaster Council, which has been charged by Bishop Duracin to coordinate the earthquake response and long-term recovery plans. •Collaborating with the Diocese of Virginia, whose fundraising efforts will enable the purchase of 10 more trucks for use by the Diocese of Haiti IMA World Health •Providing 50 medicine boxes to diocesan community health workers. Each box contains enough pain relief medications, nutritional supplements, antibiotics and basic first aid supplies to assist 1,000 people in diocesan camps. Episcopal Diocese of the Dominican Republic •Procuring and purchasing three trucks to transport supplies. Two of these trucks are being used by the Diocese of Haiti and the third is being used by the Diocese of the Dominican Republic. •Gathering critical supplies such as food, medical boxes and 400 durable, family-sized tents and 710 units of insecticide-treated plastic sheeting to construct shelters. Transporting these supplies in two weekly shipments from Santo Domingo to Port-au-Prince. As often as possible, Episcopal Relief & Development prefers to purchase items locally. This practice supports local economic recovery, creates local employment and ensures Haitian leadership in program design and management. -------------------------------------------------- Episcopal Relief & Development is providing critical support to both the Diocese of Haiti and the Diocese of the Dominican Republic (to care for refugees crossing the border) in the aftermath of a 7.0-magnitude earthquake. It is also partnering with another CCIH member, IMA World Health, to provide medical assistance to the wounded in and around Port-au-Prince. For information on ERD’s response in Haiti go to http://www.er-d.org/HaitiInitialResponse. Also go to http://www.er-d.org/HaitiCrisis, for more information and bulletin inserts. Donations: https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php --------------------------------------------------- February 10, 2010 SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.er-d.org/HaitiUpdate2-1-10 In the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti, Episcopal Relief & Development is offering technical support and funds to help secure critical supplies for those in need. In addition to supplying food and water, the agency has secured vehicles to assist the diocese in delivering supplies, fuel for those vehicles and camping supplies to provide shelter. These efforts are expanding the diocese’s capacity to help the 25,000 survivors who are currently residing in 23 diocesan camps. Episcopal Relief & Development is also helping the diocese increase its capacity and human resources by enabling them to hire camp liaisons and logistics personnel. The camps, many of which are located at the sites of the Episcopal churches and schools, range in size from a few hundred people to 8000. Camps are located in the following areas: Crois des Bouquets......Grand Colline Leogane.................17th section de Poucey Port au Prince..........Petit Harpon Delmas..................Bouteau Carrefour...............Miragoane Bolosse.................Petit-trou de Nippes Taifer..................Bainet Pointe Rouille..........L'azile Cape Haitian............Kompan Montrouis ------- Episcopal Relief & Development Coordinates Initial Haiti Disaster Response January 14, 2010 In the wake of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, Episcopal Relief & Development has reached out to its Haitian partners to coordinate a response. Recent estimates indicate that Tuesday’s devastating quake has affected one in three Haitians, roughly three million people. The infrastructure of Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince, including the cathedral and Diocesan offices, is in ruins and the situation on the ground is dire. The attempts of search and rescue teams have been made difficult by the extreme destruction – roads are impassable, buildings have been reduced to rubble and many hospitals and clinics are inoperable. In addition, limited communications are hampering attempts to coordinate relief efforts. While Haiti’s airspace was opened briefly on Thursday, priority was given to rescue operations such as the Red Cross, UN coordinated efforts and national response teams. Updated reports indicate that the limited infrastructure at Port-au-Prince airport has been unable to handle the influx of flights, and runways have once again been closed due to overcrowded runways and lack of fuel. Ports also remain closed and there is no indication they will be opened in the immediate future. “The neighboring Diocese of the Dominican Republic is already serving the wounded who have been able to cross the Haitian border,” said Kirsten Muth, Episcopal Relief & Development’s Interim Director for International Programs. “Working through the Dominican Republic and utilizing our existing relationships with partners there is one of the most efficient initial approaches for meeting immediate needs.” Katie Mears, Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response, will be traveling to the Dominican Republic imminently to further assess the situation and coordinate the agency’s response to this disaster. “Normally, following a disaster of this magnitude, we would send emergency funds to partners in the affected area, enabling them to obtain the supplies necessary to meet immediate needs such as food, shelter and water,” said Mears. “However, the lack of resources available on the ground in Haiti makes it necessary to bring in supplies through the Dominican Republic.” “I will be working with the Diocesan staff of the Dominican Republic to overcome the logistical challenges of getting supplies to our partners in Haiti,” Mears continued. “Our hope is to be prepared so that when roads become passable, we can get help to affected Haitians as quickly as possible.” For the most up to date information and access to resources, visit www.er-d.org/HaitiCrisis. Included on this page is a video statement from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Episcopal Relief & Development President Rob Radtke. A downloadable bulletin insert is also available in both English and Spanish. To assist those suffering in the wake of this disaster, please consider making a donation to the Haiti Fund at www.er-d.org or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. Please write “Haiti Fund” in the memo of all checks. ----------------------------------------------- Help isn't on the way. It's already there. Episcopal Relief & Development reached more than 2 million people in over 40 countries last year. Rather than impose “one size fits all” solutions, Episcopal Relief & Development supports local, long-term initiatives that address poverty, hunger, disease, economic development and disaster response where the need is greatest. Our partnership with the worldwide Church creates opportunities to serve communities in some of the most remote areas of the world, as well as in urban environments where extreme poverty persists. In many of these places, the Church is often one of the few institutions people trust and turn to for help.
website: https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php -> http://www.er-d.org/HaitiUpdate2-1-10
mission: donate directly to the Haiti reponse using the above link from the website: Living Our Faith for a Better World. Working in partnership with the worldwide Church, ecumenical agencies and local organizations, Episcopal Relief & Development saves lives and strengthens communities around the world. Our programs work toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals, which aim to cut extreme poverty in half by 2015. Our programs focus on the following areas: - Alleviating Hunger and Improving Food Supply - Creating Economic Opportunities and Strengthening Communities - Promoting Health and Fighting Disease - Responding to Disasters and Rebuilding Communities -> Living Our Faith for a Better World. Working in partnership with the worldwide Church, ecumenical agencies and local organizations, Episcopal Relief & Development saves lives and strengthens communities around the world. Our programs work toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals, which aim to cut extreme poverty in half by 2015. Our programs focus on the following areas: - Alleviating Hunger and Improving Food Supply - Creating Economic Opportunities and Strengthening Communities - Promoting Health and Fighting Disease - Responding to Disasters and Rebuilding Communities

town: -> Port-au-Prince - DR Border
notes: February 10, 2010 SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.er-d.org/HaitiUpdate2-1-10 In the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti, Episcopal Relief & Development is offering technical support and funds to help secure critical supplies for those in need. In addition to supplying food and water, the agency has secured vehicles to assist the diocese in delivering supplies, fuel for those vehicles and camping supplies to provide shelter. These efforts are expanding the diocese’s capacity to help the 25,000 survivors who are currently residing in 23 diocesan camps. Episcopal Relief & Development is also helping the diocese increase its capacity and human resources by enabling them to hire camp liaisons and logistics personnel. The camps, many of which are located at the sites of the Episcopal churches and schools, range in size from a few hundred people to 8000. Camps are located in the following areas: Crois des Bouquets......Grand Colline Leogane.................17th section de Poucey Port au Prince..........Petit Harpon Delmas..................Bouteau Carrefour...............Miragoane Bolosse.................Petit-trou de Nippes Taifer..................Bainet Pointe Rouille..........L'azile Cape Haitian............Kompan Montrouis ------- Episcopal Relief & Development Coordinates Initial Haiti Disaster Response January 14, 2010 In the wake of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, Episcopal Relief & Development has reached out to its Haitian partners to coordinate a response. Recent estimates indicate that Tuesday’s devastating quake has affected one in three Haitians, roughly three million people. The infrastructure of Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince, including the cathedral and Diocesan offices, is in ruins and the situation on the ground is dire. The attempts of search and rescue teams have been made difficult by the extreme destruction – roads are impassable, buildings have been reduced to rubble and many hospitals and clinics are inoperable. In addition, limited communications are hampering attempts to coordinate relief efforts. While Haiti’s airspace was opened briefly on Thursday, priority was given to rescue operations such as the Red Cross, UN coordinated efforts and national response teams. Updated reports indicate that the limited infrastructure at Port-au-Prince airport has been unable to handle the influx of flights, and runways have once again been closed due to overcrowded runways and lack of fuel. Ports also remain closed and there is no indication they will be opened in the immediate future. “The neighboring Diocese of the Dominican Republic is already serving the wounded who have been able to cross the Haitian border,” said Kirsten Muth, Episcopal Relief & Development’s Interim Director for International Programs. “Working through the Dominican Republic and utilizing our existing relationships with partners there is one of the most efficient initial approaches for meeting immediate needs.” Katie Mears, Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response, will be traveling to the Dominican Republic imminently to further assess the situation and coordinate the agency’s response to this disaster. “Normally, following a disaster of this magnitude, we would send emergency funds to partners in the affected area, enabling them to obtain the supplies necessary to meet immediate needs such as food, shelter and water,” said Mears. “However, the lack of resources available on the ground in Haiti makes it necessary to bring in supplies through the Dominican Republic.” “I will be working with the Diocesan staff of the Dominican Republic to overcome the logistical challenges of getting supplies to our partners in Haiti,” Mears continued. “Our hope is to be prepared so that when roads become passable, we can get help to affected Haitians as quickly as possible.” For the most up to date information and access to resources, visit www.er-d.org/HaitiCrisis. Included on this page is a video statement from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Episcopal Relief & Development President Rob Radtke. A downloadable bulletin insert is also available in both English and Spanish. To assist those suffering in the wake of this disaster, please consider making a donation to the Haiti Fund at www.er-d.org or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. Please write “Haiti Fund” in the memo of all checks. ----------------------------------------------- Help isn't on the way. It's already there. Episcopal Relief & Development reached more than 2 million people in over 40 countries last year. Rather than impose “one size fits all” solutions, Episcopal Relief & Development supports local, long-term initiatives that address poverty, hunger, disease, economic development and disaster response where the need is greatest. Our partnership with the worldwide Church creates opportunities to serve communities in some of the most remote areas of the world, as well as in urban environments where extreme poverty persists. In many of these places, the Church is often one of the few institutions people trust and turn to for help. -> Episcopal Relief & Development is providing critical support to both the Diocese of Haiti and the Diocese of the Dominican Republic (to care for refugees crossing the border) in the aftermath of a 7.0-magnitude earthquake. It is also partnering with another CCIH member, IMA World Health, to provide medical assistance to the wounded in and around Port-au-Prince. For information on ERD’s response in Haiti go to http://www.er-d.org/HaitiInitialResponse. Also go to http://www.er-d.org/HaitiCrisis, for more information and bulletin inserts. Donations: https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php --------------------------------------------------- February 10, 2010 SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.er-d.org/HaitiUpdate2-1-10 In the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti, Episcopal Relief & Development is offering technical support and funds to help secure critical supplies for those in need. In addition to supplying food and water, the agency has secured vehicles to assist the diocese in delivering supplies, fuel for those vehicles and camping supplies to provide shelter. These efforts are expanding the diocese’s capacity to help the 25,000 survivors who are currently residing in 23 diocesan camps. Episcopal Relief & Development is also helping the diocese increase its capacity and human resources by enabling them to hire camp liaisons and logistics personnel. The camps, many of which are located at the sites of the Episcopal churches and schools, range in size from a few hundred people to 8000. Camps are located in the following areas: Crois des Bouquets......Grand Colline Leogane.................17th section de Poucey Port au Prince..........Petit Harpon Delmas..................Bouteau Carrefour...............Miragoane Bolosse.................Petit-trou de Nippes Taifer..................Bainet Pointe Rouille..........L'azile Cape Haitian............Kompan Montrouis ------- Episcopal Relief & Development Coordinates Initial Haiti Disaster Response January 14, 2010 In the wake of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, Episcopal Relief & Development has reached out to its Haitian partners to coordinate a response. Recent estimates indicate that Tuesday’s devastating quake has affected one in three Haitians, roughly three million people. The infrastructure of Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince, including the cathedral and Diocesan offices, is in ruins and the situation on the ground is dire. The attempts of search and rescue teams have been made difficult by the extreme destruction – roads are impassable, buildings have been reduced to rubble and many hospitals and clinics are inoperable. In addition, limited communications are hampering attempts to coordinate relief efforts. While Haiti’s airspace was opened briefly on Thursday, priority was given to rescue operations such as the Red Cross, UN coordinated efforts and national response teams. Updated reports indicate that the limited infrastructure at Port-au-Prince airport has been unable to handle the influx of flights, and runways have once again been closed due to overcrowded runways and lack of fuel. Ports also remain closed and there is no indication they will be opened in the immediate future. “The neighboring Diocese of the Dominican Republic is already serving the wounded who have been able to cross the Haitian border,” said Kirsten Muth, Episcopal Relief & Development’s Interim Director for International Programs. “Working through the Dominican Republic and utilizing our existing relationships with partners there is one of the most efficient initial approaches for meeting immediate needs.” Katie Mears, Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response, will be traveling to the Dominican Republic imminently to further assess the situation and coordinate the agency’s response to this disaster. “Normally, following a disaster of this magnitude, we would send emergency funds to partners in the affected area, enabling them to obtain the supplies necessary to meet immediate needs such as food, shelter and water,” said Mears. “However, the lack of resources available on the ground in Haiti makes it necessary to bring in supplies through the Dominican Republic.” “I will be working with the Diocesan staff of the Dominican Republic to overcome the logistical challenges of getting supplies to our partners in Haiti,” Mears continued. “Our hope is to be prepared so that when roads become passable, we can get help to affected Haitians as quickly as possible.” For the most up to date information and access to resources, visit www.er-d.org/HaitiCrisis. Included on this page is a video statement from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Episcopal Relief & Development President Rob Radtke. A downloadable bulletin insert is also available in both English and Spanish. To assist those suffering in the wake of this disaster, please consider making a donation to the Haiti Fund at www.er-d.org or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. Please write “Haiti Fund” in the memo of all checks. ----------------------------------------------- Help isn't on the way. It's already there. Episcopal Relief & Development reached more than 2 million people in over 40 countries last year. Rather than impose “one size fits all” solutions, Episcopal Relief & Development supports local, long-term initiatives that address poverty, hunger, disease, economic development and disaster response where the need is greatest. Our partnership with the worldwide Church creates opportunities to serve communities in some of the most remote areas of the world, as well as in urban environments where extreme poverty persists. In many of these places, the Church is often one of the few institutions people trust and turn to for help.

cat_notes: -> TRANSLATED PAGE & INFO http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_url?trurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.egliseepiscopaledhaiti.org%2F&lp=fr_en&.intl=us&fr=b2ie7 Office diocesan Mgr Jean Zaché Duracin Tel.: (509) 257 16 24 Email: epihaiti@hotmail.com epihaiti@egliseepiscopaledhaiti.org Addresses Haiti: Episcopal church of Haiti BP 1309, Port with the Prince Haiti Addresses the USA: c/o Lynx Air P.O. Box 407139 Fort Lauderdale, 33340 The USA Task force Commission Emergency Help The rev. Canon Ogé BEAUVOIR, Coordinator E-mail.: obeauvoir@steeh.org Phon: 011.509 3752 8725 011.509 3788 0892 Person in charge of the site Office of development Reverend Père Frantz Sticks (EP Fanfan) Reverend Père Rigal Lucas, Mrs. Edith L.J. Duracin Email: colefrantz@hotmail.com frantzcole@egliseepiscopaledhaiti.org Technique: Antoine Mary Heart (CAMWOOD) Vincent Mazzoni

notes: Episcopal Relief & Development Coordinates Initial Haiti Disaster Response January 14, 2010 In the wake of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, Episcopal Relief & Development has reached out to its Haitian partners to coordinate a response. Recent estimates indicate that Tuesday’s devastating quake has affected one in three Haitians, roughly three million people. The infrastructure of Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince, including the cathedral and Diocesan offices, is in ruins and the situation on the ground is dire. The attempts of search and rescue teams have been made difficult by the extreme destruction – roads are impassable, buildings have been reduced to rubble and many hospitals and clinics are inoperable. In addition, limited communications are hampering attempts to coordinate relief efforts. While Haiti’s airspace was opened briefly on Thursday, priority was given to rescue operations such as the Red Cross, UN coordinated efforts and national response teams. Updated reports indicate that the limited infrastructure at Port-au-Prince airport has been unable to handle the influx of flights, and runways have once again been closed due to overcrowded runways and lack of fuel. Ports also remain closed and there is no indication they will be opened in the immediate future. “The neighboring Diocese of the Dominican Republic is already serving the wounded who have been able to cross the Haitian border,” said Kirsten Muth, Episcopal Relief & Development’s Interim Director for International Programs. “Working through the Dominican Republic and utilizing our existing relationships with partners there is one of the most efficient initial approaches for meeting immediate needs.” Katie Mears, Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response, will be traveling to the Dominican Republic imminently to further assess the situation and coordinate the agency’s response to this disaster. “Normally, following a disaster of this magnitude, we would send emergency funds to partners in the affected area, enabling them to obtain the supplies necessary to meet immediate needs such as food, shelter and water,” said Mears. “However, the lack of resources available on the ground in Haiti makes it necessary to bring in supplies through the Dominican Republic.” “I will be working with the Diocesan staff of the Dominican Republic to overcome the logistical challenges of getting supplies to our partners in Haiti,” Mears continued. “Our hope is to be prepared so that when roads become passable, we can get help to affected Haitians as quickly as possible.” For the most up to date information and access to resources, visit www.er-d.org/HaitiCrisis. Included on this page is a video statement from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Episcopal Relief & Development President Rob Radtke. A downloadable bulletin insert is also available in both English and Spanish. To assist those suffering in the wake of this disaster, please consider making a donation to the Haiti Fund at www.er-d.org or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. Please write “Haiti Fund” in the memo of all checks. ----------------------------------------------- Help isn't on the way. It's already there. Episcopal Relief & Development reached more than 2 million people in over 40 countries last year. Rather than impose “one size fits all” solutions, Episcopal Relief & Development supports local, long-term initiatives that address poverty, hunger, disease, economic development and disaster response where the need is greatest. Our partnership with the worldwide Church creates opportunities to serve communities in some of the most remote areas of the world, as well as in urban environments where extreme poverty persists. In many of these places, the Church is often one of the few institutions people trust and turn to for help. -> February 10, 2010 SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.er-d.org/HaitiUpdate2-1-10 In the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti, Episcopal Relief & Development is offering technical support and funds to help secure critical supplies for those in need. In addition to supplying food and water, the agency has secured vehicles to assist the diocese in delivering supplies, fuel for those vehicles and camping supplies to provide shelter. These efforts are expanding the diocese’s capacity to help the 25,000 survivors who are currently residing in 23 diocesan camps. Episcopal Relief & Development is also helping the diocese increase its capacity and human resources by enabling them to hire camp liaisons and logistics personnel. The camps, many of which are located at the sites of the Episcopal churches and schools, range in size from a few hundred people to 8000. Camps are located in the following areas: Crois des Bouquets......Grand Colline Leogane.................17th section de Poucey Port au Prince..........Petit Harpon Delmas..................Bouteau Carrefour...............Miragoane Bolosse.................Petit-trou de Nippes Taifer..................Bainet Pointe Rouille..........L'azile Cape Haitian............Kompan Montrouis ------- Episcopal Relief & Development Coordinates Initial Haiti Disaster Response January 14, 2010 In the wake of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, Episcopal Relief & Development has reached out to its Haitian partners to coordinate a response. Recent estimates indicate that Tuesday’s devastating quake has affected one in three Haitians, roughly three million people. The infrastructure of Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince, including the cathedral and Diocesan offices, is in ruins and the situation on the ground is dire. The attempts of search and rescue teams have been made difficult by the extreme destruction – roads are impassable, buildings have been reduced to rubble and many hospitals and clinics are inoperable. In addition, limited communications are hampering attempts to coordinate relief efforts. While Haiti’s airspace was opened briefly on Thursday, priority was given to rescue operations such as the Red Cross, UN coordinated efforts and national response teams. Updated reports indicate that the limited infrastructure at Port-au-Prince airport has been unable to handle the influx of flights, and runways have once again been closed due to overcrowded runways and lack of fuel. Ports also remain closed and there is no indication they will be opened in the immediate future. “The neighboring Diocese of the Dominican Republic is already serving the wounded who have been able to cross the Haitian border,” said Kirsten Muth, Episcopal Relief & Development’s Interim Director for International Programs. “Working through the Dominican Republic and utilizing our existing relationships with partners there is one of the most efficient initial approaches for meeting immediate needs.” Katie Mears, Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response, will be traveling to the Dominican Republic imminently to further assess the situation and coordinate the agency’s response to this disaster. “Normally, following a disaster of this magnitude, we would send emergency funds to partners in the affected area, enabling them to obtain the supplies necessary to meet immediate needs such as food, shelter and water,” said Mears. “However, the lack of resources available on the ground in Haiti makes it necessary to bring in supplies through the Dominican Republic.” “I will be working with the Diocesan staff of the Dominican Republic to overcome the logistical challenges of getting supplies to our partners in Haiti,” Mears continued. “Our hope is to be prepared so that when roads become passable, we can get help to affected Haitians as quickly as possible.” For the most up to date information and access to resources, visit www.er-d.org/HaitiCrisis. Included on this page is a video statement from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Episcopal Relief & Development President Rob Radtke. A downloadable bulletin insert is also available in both English and Spanish. To assist those suffering in the wake of this disaster, please consider making a donation to the Haiti Fund at www.er-d.org or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. Please write “Haiti Fund” in the memo of all checks. ----------------------------------------------- Help isn't on the way. It's already there. Episcopal Relief & Development reached more than 2 million people in over 40 countries last year. Rather than impose “one size fits all” solutions, Episcopal Relief & Development supports local, long-term initiatives that address poverty, hunger, disease, economic development and disaster response where the need is greatest. Our partnership with the worldwide Church creates opportunities to serve communities in some of the most remote areas of the world, as well as in urban environments where extreme poverty persists. In many of these places, the Church is often one of the few institutions people trust and turn to for help.

region: Haiti, Carribean -> Haiti, Caribbean

name: Episcopal Relief & Development -> Episcopal Relief & Development - 2010 Haiti Earthquake Response

address: -> MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 7058 Merrifield, VA 22116-7058
notes: Help isn't on the way. It's already there. Episcopal Relief & Development reached more than 2 million people in over 40 countries last year. Rather than impose “one size fits all” solutions, Episcopal Relief & Development supports local, long-term initiatives that address poverty, hunger, disease, economic development and disaster response where the need is greatest. Our partnership with the worldwide Church creates opportunities to serve communities in some of the most remote areas of the world, as well as in urban environments where extreme poverty persists. In many of these places, the Church is often one of the few institutions people trust and turn to for help. -> Episcopal Relief & Development Coordinates Initial Haiti Disaster Response January 14, 2010 In the wake of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, Episcopal Relief & Development has reached out to its Haitian partners to coordinate a response. Recent estimates indicate that Tuesday’s devastating quake has affected one in three Haitians, roughly three million people. The infrastructure of Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince, including the cathedral and Diocesan offices, is in ruins and the situation on the ground is dire. The attempts of search and rescue teams have been made difficult by the extreme destruction – roads are impassable, buildings have been reduced to rubble and many hospitals and clinics are inoperable. In addition, limited communications are hampering attempts to coordinate relief efforts. While Haiti’s airspace was opened briefly on Thursday, priority was given to rescue operations such as the Red Cross, UN coordinated efforts and national response teams. Updated reports indicate that the limited infrastructure at Port-au-Prince airport has been unable to handle the influx of flights, and runways have once again been closed due to overcrowded runways and lack of fuel. Ports also remain closed and there is no indication they will be opened in the immediate future. “The neighboring Diocese of the Dominican Republic is already serving the wounded who have been able to cross the Haitian border,” said Kirsten Muth, Episcopal Relief & Development’s Interim Director for International Programs. “Working through the Dominican Republic and utilizing our existing relationships with partners there is one of the most efficient initial approaches for meeting immediate needs.” Katie Mears, Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response, will be traveling to the Dominican Republic imminently to further assess the situation and coordinate the agency’s response to this disaster. “Normally, following a disaster of this magnitude, we would send emergency funds to partners in the affected area, enabling them to obtain the supplies necessary to meet immediate needs such as food, shelter and water,” said Mears. “However, the lack of resources available on the ground in Haiti makes it necessary to bring in supplies through the Dominican Republic.” “I will be working with the Diocesan staff of the Dominican Republic to overcome the logistical challenges of getting supplies to our partners in Haiti,” Mears continued. “Our hope is to be prepared so that when roads become passable, we can get help to affected Haitians as quickly as possible.” For the most up to date information and access to resources, visit www.er-d.org/HaitiCrisis. Included on this page is a video statement from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Episcopal Relief & Development President Rob Radtke. A downloadable bulletin insert is also available in both English and Spanish. To assist those suffering in the wake of this disaster, please consider making a donation to the Haiti Fund at www.er-d.org or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. Please write “Haiti Fund” in the memo of all checks. ----------------------------------------------- Help isn't on the way. It's already there. Episcopal Relief & Development reached more than 2 million people in over 40 countries last year. Rather than impose “one size fits all” solutions, Episcopal Relief & Development supports local, long-term initiatives that address poverty, hunger, disease, economic development and disaster response where the need is greatest. Our partnership with the worldwide Church creates opportunities to serve communities in some of the most remote areas of the world, as well as in urban environments where extreme poverty persists. In many of these places, the Church is often one of the few institutions people trust and turn to for help.
make_payable_to: -> Episcopal Relief & Development - Please write “Haiti Fund” in the memo of all checks

notes: -> Help isn't on the way. It's already there. Episcopal Relief & Development reached more than 2 million people in over 40 countries last year. Rather than impose “one size fits all” solutions, Episcopal Relief & Development supports local, long-term initiatives that address poverty, hunger, disease, economic development and disaster response where the need is greatest. Our partnership with the worldwide Church creates opportunities to serve communities in some of the most remote areas of the world, as well as in urban environments where extreme poverty persists. In many of these places, the Church is often one of the few institutions people trust and turn to for help.

region: -> Haiti, Carribean
areas_served: -> Haiti

state: -> HT
status: Unknown -> Open
organization: -> Social Services Agency, Disaster Recovery
website: http://www.er-d.org/ -> https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php
facility_type: Unknown -> Info/Hotline
mission: -> donate directly to the Haiti reponse using the above link from the website: Living Our Faith for a Better World. Working in partnership with the worldwide Church, ecumenical agencies and local organizations, Episcopal Relief & Development saves lives and strengthens communities around the world. Our programs work toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals, which aim to cut extreme poverty in half by 2015. Our programs focus on the following areas: - Alleviating Hunger and Improving Food Supply - Creating Economic Opportunities and Strengthening Communities - Promoting Health and Fighting Disease - Responding to Disasters and Rebuilding Communities