Mercy Corps
May 16, 2008
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in central China, Mercy Corps is on the ground assisting survivors. We have procured critical supplies such as water, noodles, milk and shelter items, and are delivering them to families in the devastated city of Mianyang. You can give now to support relief efforts for a disastrous situation that's still unfolding.
The Chinese government estimates that as many as 4.9 million homes have been destroyed. One county is reporting that more than 80 percent of buildings have been destroyed.
Mercy Corps, through its local partner China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA), is mounting an emergency response for survivors. Together, we are procuring critical supplies such as food, water, clothing and shelter supplies to rush to affected families. We have deployed two experienced staff members from our Beijing office and one staff member from Seattle to help coordinate efforts.
Mercy Corps has been assisting families and vulnerable communities in China since 2001. One of our programs — Project GLOW — is centered in Sichuan Province, the epicenter of the earthquake. We have confirmed that our staff and partners in the area are safe.
We need your help to provide help to thousands of survivors who have lost their homes and loved ones. Please give today.
Click on this link for more information on how you can help:
http://www.mercycorps.org/chinaearthquake/?source=1062
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