| On 4 October, Haiti was struck by the most powerful storm to hit the Caribbean in a decade, leaving large parts of the country devastated. High winds, floods and landslides have destroyed tens of thousands of homes and caused an estimated £8 million worth of damage to our projects.
Please donate to our emergency appeal to help us meet immediate needs including food, water and shelter. Our local church partners are out in their communities, distributing vital supplies to children and families who have been affected. Donating £17 could help provide a family with a basket of essentials including water, rice, beans and spaghetti.
Compassion supports more than 100,000 children in Haiti and flooding has been widespread, causing a huge amount of damage. Compassion Haiti Country Director, Guildbaud Saint-Cyr reports: “Many children and families have had their homes damaged or destroyed.” Compassion UK has already sent £200,000 to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew and an emergency team have been sent to southern Haiti with food, water and hygiene kits. But there is still more to be done.
Our staff members and church partners are working round the clock to account for all the children in our projects. Be assured that we’ll be in contact personally if your sponsored child has been affected by Hurricane Matthew. Until then, your patience is greatly appreciated as our staff assess the full impact of the hurricane. We are still working to reach the worst affected areas, which is taking time due to the disruption to transport and communication systems.
100 percent of funds raised from our Hurricane Matthew Appeal will be used to directly benefit children and families affected in Haiti.
Please join us in praying for the people of Haiti as they start on the long road to rebuilding their communities. Please pray for:
– Safety of all the children, families and communities.
– Our local church partners who are on the frontline, helping those affected by this disaster.
– God’s peace to rest on those who have been affected. |
