Massive earthquake in Haiti
Hundreds, possibly thousands, of people are feared dead after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti last night. According to reports, it was the most powerful earthquake to hit Haiti in 200 years.
Update: 29 Concern local staff are unaccounted for.
Destruction
The earthquake caused massive damage across the country. The presidential palace and the UN mission in the capital Port-au-Prince are among the buildings destroyed, reports Guardian.co.uk.
Emergency response
Concern’s staff in Haiti are going to be joined by our emergency experts who are travelling to the area. We’re conducting an assessment of the damage. Our main response will focus on providing medicine, water, food and shelter.
More information coming soon.
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god bless
Can you inform me if you are looking for volunteers to travel to Hati and help in any means possible? I will be available at the end of Feb to travel and pitch in my fair share where ever it maybe needed.Please let me know what the next steps maybe............
Hi Edel, thanks for your comment. We have a large staff team on the ground in Haiti and work with 16 local partners so we will be mobilising all of these resources in the first instance. At the moment, we are not taking volunteer applications; we will have a clearer view of our needs when our initial assessment is completed.
Check here for the latest updates. Or, click here to donate to the appeal.
Thanks
i wish to inquire about the possibility of traveling with concern as a photographer.
Hi Jeffrey, thanks for your interest in Concern and Haiti. Please see my comment above , it explains our current situation. Thanks again, Níall
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