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Haiti Earthquake

Haiti Earthquake. January 2010. On January 12, a severe 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti. An estimated 200,000 people have died, 250,000 are injured, and 1.5 million are left homeless. Before the quake Haiti was already the poorest country in the Western hemisphere….

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Haiti Earthquake

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  1. Haiti Earthquake January 2010

  2. On January 12, a severe 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti

  3. An estimated 200,000people have died, 250,000 are injured,and 1.5 million are left homeless.

  4. Before the quake Haiti was already the poorest country in the Western hemisphere…

  5. Now, after the quake, the loss is unimaginable,and the suffering incomprehensible.

  6. But we can help Haiti pick up the pieces…

  7. photo by Paul Jeffrey, ACT International

  8. CRWRC has been workingin Haiti for over 30 years.

  9. a photo of Haitian children from Country Consultant Ad deBlaeij’s December 2009 newsletter

  10. Now the work in Haitiwill continue unabated. Together with partners, CRWRC is distributing emergency supplies, water, food, and providing shelter.

  11. A survivor of the earthquake gives her daughter a bath amidst the rubble inPort-au-Prince. Photo Paul Jeffrey, ACT International

  12. Once immediate reliefneeds are addressed, CRWRCwill move into the work ofrecovery & rehabilitation. Development work in non-earthquake affected areas goes on.

  13. How can I help? Pray That aid can reach the suffering… For funds to support recovery and rehabilitation as well as emergency relief.

  14. Give Online: www.crwrc.org In Canada: 3475 Mainway PO Box 5070 STN LCD1, Burlington, Ontario, L7R 3Y8 1-800-730-3490 In the US: 2850 Kalamazoo Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49560 1-800-55-CRWRC Photo Paul Jeffrey, ACT International

  15. CIDA Matching 1:1 CRWRC is approved to apply to the CanadianInternational Development Agency (CIDA)for 1:1 matching for funds contributed byCanadian donors between January 12 and February 12, 2010

  16. Thank you for reaching out to those in need! www.crwrc.org

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