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HFHC – Haiti Earthquake News Release – Jan. 13, 2010
Habitat for Humanity Will Address Housing Needs in Haiti After Major Earthquake Habitat for Humanity Canada will be providing significant support to the disaster response efforts of Habitat for Humanity International, which is currently assessing the response options in Haiti after a major earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince on Tuesday.
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 Reuters/Eduardo Munoz, courtesy www.alertnet.org "Habitat for Humanity is sending an assessment team into the impacted area,” said Kip Scheidler, senior director Global Disaster Response, Habitat for Humanity International. "Once we know the full magnitude of this disaster, we’ll begin Habitat’s recovery process.” Habitat for Humanity has been at work in Haiti for 26 years and will use its local expertise and mobilize resources as part of the rebuilding efforts. Habitat has provided more than 2,000 Haitian families with housing solutions through a variety of initiatives including new home construction, progressive building, home repairs and improvements. It also builds capacity in construction skills, disaster mitigation and financial literacy, and works in coordination with community and government agencies.
 Reuters/Eduardo Munoz, courtesy www.alertnet.org The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, has announced that the Government of Canada will immediately provide up to $5 million for urgent humanitarian assistance to Haitians affected by the catastrophic earthquake on January 12th, according to CIDA. This will help provide emergency shelter, medical services, food, relief items, water and sanitation services, as well as protection. "Our government is deeply concerned about the impact of the earthquake and we want to ensure that the immediate basic needs of the Haitian people are met quickly and effectively," said Minister Oda. "In the face of so much devastation, we will continue to work closely with local authorities, international organizations and UN agencies to help bring relief to those affected and provide support as people rebuild their lives and communities."
"Habitat for Humanity Canada will be lending our support to the disaster response efforts and are once again anticipating an outpouring of support from Canadians, given our country’s tremendous humanitarian legacy of helping others in need,” said Stewart Hardacre, President and COO of Habitat for Humanity Canada. Habitat for Humanity’s ability to respond effectively to this disaster will require support from donors, volunteers, corporate partners and other community organizations. Donations can be made by clicking here.
 Reuters/Carlos Garcia Rawlins, courtesy www.alertnet.org About Habitat for Humanity’s Disaster Response Habitat’s Disaster Response focuses on the housing needs that arise from natural disasters and humanitarian emergency conflicts. Habitat offers expertise in technical information; program design and implementation; and disaster response policies, protocols and procedures. We also provide support and informational resources for disaster mitigation and preparedness, helping communities in disaster-prone areas protect themselves against future threats. About Habitat for Humanity Canada Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national, non-profit, faith-based organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Our mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. Habitat for Humanity Canada was founded in 1985, consists of over 50,000 volunteers and 72 affiliate organizations from coast to coast, and is a member of Habitat for Humanity International, which spans 93 countries and has built over 350,000 homes worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1.75 million people. To make a donation, please click here.
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