Earthquake Rocks Peru
Food for the Hungry relief workers on the scene are responding to the earthquake that shook Peru this past Wednesday evening. The 8.0 magnitude quake hit near Lima, the capital, and caused the greatest damage in the communities of Ica, Nazca and Pisco to the south.
Rosaura Mensones, FH Lima country director, gives a first-hand account of the damage in these poor communities, “Many are shocked and scared. 80% of the homes in Ica alone are destroyed. In these communities hit the hardest, there are more than 16,000 families in need.”
Food for the Hungry relief workers are distributing food and water and basic medical supplies. In partnership with MAP, medical supplies are also being shipped to the region. There is great need for:
- Food and water
- Water containers
- Blankets
- Kitchen sets and stoves
- Tents
- Medical supplies
Give
Food for the Hungry’s relief team is responding now. Please give to fund our rapid response to help us demonstrate the love of Christ to thousands of families hurting from this disaster. Your generous support is greatly appreciated and allows Food for the Hungry to reach those in need.
Pray
Please pray for the thousands of children and families impacted by the earthquake and for the health and safety of our staff as they provide emergency relief and Christ’s love during this time.
Peru Blog Updates
• 2007/12/07 - Continued Peru Earthquake repsonse
Food for the Hungry Peru has been hard at work in Chincha since the August 15 earthquake. In most recent months our focus has been on rubble removal, health education, and psychosocial needs while coordinating with other agencies about the possibility of home reconstruction.
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