Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, was struck
by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake on Tuesday, January 11. The
quake was centered southwest of Port-au-Prince, a city of about 2
million inhabitants. Aftershocks have sparked fear and panic.
Reports indicate that most buildings – including hospitals, relief
agencies and churches – have collapsed or are unsafe. There is
extensive loss of life, and unimaginable injury.
The Anglican Relief and Development Fund (ARDF) is working with
our partners to respond with assistance to the victims.
"Having led several medical missions to Haiti in the 1970s and 80s,
I am particularly concerned for our response to those good and
suffering people in our hemisphere’s poorest country. We Anglican
Christians need to respond to the devastation both with our
prayers and resources," said Archbishop Robert Duncan.
You can help Haiti now. Please give generously to the Anglican
Relief and Development Fund: www.anglicanaid.net or checks
may be sent to:
The Anglican Relief and Development Fund
PO Box 3830
Pittsburgh PA 15230-3830
Memo line: “Haiti”
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