“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.
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 Trust
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The catastrophic effect of
By Marieta
The catastrophic effect of earthquake in Haiti had brought so much devastation to property and loss of thousand of lives. If we have something to share to the victims maybe we should share our part, give until it hurt. Don’t prolong the agony of the people from the mess that they are having right now. This is a time for us to be united, participate on the relief operation. A powerful earthquake near the capital that destroyed a hospital, a school and the presidential palace shook Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, raising fears thousands have been killed. It might be worth to have some payday loans to embody the give until it hurts saying.