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Support the “Africa for Haiti” and Chile Reconstruction Efforts
In the past few months earthquakes in Haiti and Chile have caused unprecedented devastation and suffering to the two countries and their people.
In response to the earthquake that struck Haiti on 12 January 2010, the international community has already raised millions of dollars in support of emergency relief and reconstruction efforts. However, much more needs to be done over a sustained period of time to support Haitians and the rebuilding of their country. Under the banner of the “Africa for Haiti” campaign, a number of African civil society organisations are combining their efforts in mobilising support for Haiti. The aim is to raise US$20 million in support of specific reconstruction initiatives which will be identified in partnership with Haitian civil society organisations.
It is hoped that this campaign will provide Africans from all walks of life an opportunity to demonstrate their collective solidarity and support for the people of Haiti, thereby uniting Africans in compassion and giving.
To make a donation, visit your nearest Standard Bank branch and make a donation using the following bank account:
Account Name: The African Monitor - Haiti Campaign
Account Type: Money Market Call Account
Account: 078431441-007
Branch: Adderly Street, Cape Town
Branch code: 020009
Swift Code SBZAZAJJ
If in South Africa, you can also make a donation by sending an SMS to 38159 (R10.00).
You can also make an online donation by visiting the “Africa for Haiti” website.
Since 2006 SANGONeT is a member of TechSoup Global, a network of NGOs in various parts of the world committed to assisting local NGOs in obtaining donations of essential technology products, information and services. SANGONeT's SANGOTeCH technology donation programme forms part of this initiative.
After the earthquake that struck Chile on 27 February 2010, many areas in the country still have no communication. In response to this situation, the TechSoup partner in Chile, the Centre for Digital Inclusion (CDI), is restoring connectivity to Chilean NGOs through the CDI Mobile Telecentre - connecting individuals to loved ones and connecting NGOs to resources helping them get back on their feet.
Each US$1 000 raised enable the CDI Mobile Telecentre to visit another city, let residents of that city contact their friends and families and work with a local NGO to rebuild its technology infrastructure.
For more information about CDI's work and to make an online donation, click here.
SANGONeT would like to encourage all our readers, users and stakeholders to support these two important civil society initiatives.UNICEF Faces Child Protection Crisis
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) says it faces its biggest child protection crisis in Haiti because the devastating quake had added to the country's huge burden of unaccompanied children. UNICEF deputy executive director, Hilde Frafjord Johnson, points out that, "The risks of child trafficking, children being sold to slavery-like conditions or illegally adopted are significant."
About 40 percent of children are already in absolute poverty and some 300 000 are living in orphanages before last month's quake crippled life in the capital Port-au-Prince and surrounding area.
To read the article titled, “UN fears for Haiti's children,” click here.Source:Sunday TimesDonate to “Africa for Haiti”
The earthquake that struck Haiti on 12 January 2010 has caused unprecedented devastation and suffering to the country and its people.
In response to this tragedy, the international community has already raised millions of dollars in support of emergency relief and reconstruction efforts. However, much more needs to be done over a sustained period of time to support Haitians and the rebuilding of their country.
Although Africa continues to be confronted with many long-term and complex development challenges, the crisis in Haiti also requires the people of Africa to contribute to the international response.
Under the banner of the “Africa for Haiti” campaign, a number of prominent African civil society organisations are combining their efforts in mobilising support for Haiti. The aim is to raise US$20 million in the next six months in support of specific reconstruction initiatives which will be identified in partnership with Haitian civil society organisations.
The campaign has the support of prominent leaders such as Graça Machel and Archbishops Desmond Tutu and Njongonkulu Ndungane.
It is hoped that this campaign will provide Africans from all walks of life an opportunity to demonstrate their collective solidarity and support for the people of Haiti, thereby uniting Africans in compassion and giving.
To make a donation, visit your nearest Standard Bank branch and make a donation using the following bank account:
Account Name: The African Monitor - Haiti Campaign
Account Type: Money Market Call Account
Account: 078431441-007
Branch: Adderly Street, Cape Town
Branch code: 020009
Swift Code SBZAZAJJ
You can also make an online donation by visiting the “Africa for Haiti” website.
The bank account is administered by African Monitor:
Trust Deed Nr: IT 3633/2006
Non Profit Organisation (NPO) Registration: 067-760-NPO
Public Benefit Organisation (PBO): 930023184
Related article:
“Africa for Haiti” campaign mobilises African supportPlan to Beef Up Relief Effort in Haiti
The United Nations (UN) Stabilisation Mission in Haiti has announced that a Joint Operations Tasking Centre will start operating to coordinate the huge relief efforts in that country.
The mission also sought to clarify the position of the Haitian government and the urgent need that remains a daily reality for hundreds of thousands.
Tony Banbury of the UN mission says, "This is a critical component of the coordination structure, critical to ensure that the actual operational activities of the main actors on the ground are implemented in a fully planned, coherent and coordinated manner."
To read the article titled, “UN to beef up relief effort in Haiti,” click here.Source:SABC News“Africa for Haiti” campaign mobilises African support
The earthquake that recently struck Haiti has caused unprecedented devastation and suffering to the country and its people.
In response to this tragedy, government, church, business and civil society leaders accross Africa are mobilising support for the people of Haiti. In South Africa, CIVICUS and its partners, including African Monitor, Trust Africa, Southern Africa Trust and many others, have agreed to join what is known as the “Africa for Haiti Campaign” and to help in coordinating efforts.
The “Africa for Haiti” campaign will identify, in partnership with Haitian civil society organisations, initiatives in which it can assist. It also hopes to provide Africans from all walks of life an opportunity to demonstrate their collective solidarity and support for the people of Haiti thereby uniting Africans in compassion and giving.
To read the press release, "Pan-African solidarity with Haiti", click here.Source:Southern Africa TrustUN Chief Dies in Haiti Earthquake
The United Nations mission chief in Haiti, Hedi Annabi of Tunisia, has died in last week’s earthquake that devastated the country's capital.
In a press statement, UN secretary-general, Ban Ki-moon, also confirmed the death of Annabi's deputy, Brazilian Luiz Carlos da Costa, and of the acting UN police commissioner in Haiti, Doug Coates of Canada.
Ban further says that Annabi, da Costa and Coates gave their lives for peace.
To read the article titled, “UN confirms Haiti chief's death,” click here.
Source:News24Rescue Teams Rush to Haiti
Rescuers, doctors and soldiers are rushing to Haiti by air and sea in a sweeping global response to the devastating earthquake feared to have killed more than 100 000 people.
Governments and aid organisations around the world unlocked relief funds, despatched experts to claw through the debris for survivors and promised help to reconstruct shattered homes, schools and hospitals.
The Red Cross launched a US$10 million appeal for donations, the World Food Programme offered 15 000 tons of food and the World Bank pledged to provide an extra US$100 million in aid.
To read to read the article titled, “Rescue teams rush to Haiti,” click here.Source:News24
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