Hurricanes Brings Destruction

Earthquake Brings Destruction
GWM Brings Relief

Rebuilding After Disasters:Over the last year, earthquakes, tidal waves and hurricanes let a trail of destruction and grief throughout the world: Pakistan, the India Ocean region, and our own the Gulf Coast and East Coast states. In each instance, thanks to our generous supporters and partners that were quick responders with emergency supplies of blankets, household supplies, water and juices, food, and shelter supplies.

Department of Global Witness and Ministry

Emergency Response - HAITI EARTHQUAKE

January 14, 2010

The global humanitarian community, including Church World Service, and member Communions, has begun responding to the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince on Tuesday (January 12).

Much of the capital was reduced to rubble, and at this early stage estimates of casualties and damage are not known, though thousands are believed to have perished. The Haitian president, Rene’ Preval, described the death toll as “unimaginable.”

The International Red Cross has estimated that more than 3 million people have been affected. In calling for major international effort to assist Haitians, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called the situation “a major humanitarian emergency and that a major relief effort is required.”

Church World Service and The Christian Doctor’s Fellowship has a longtime partnership and relationship with the African Methodist Episcopal Church Department of Missions and thus have presence on the grounds of Haiti. Further, Global Witness has made connection with the American Red Cross as a partner. Within the coming weeks we are looking for volunteers to this devastating island nation as soon as the Department of State and the continuation of commercial flights are up and running. Your continued prayers and support are very much needed for the people affected by this earthquake.

HOW TO HELP: Contributions to support this emergency appeal may be sent to the address listed below. Please make checks payable to: Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund-AME Church

1. Department of Global Witness and Ministry

Charleston Executive Park

1587 Savannah Highway, Suite A

Charleston, SC 29407-7820

For further information regarding how you can help, please call the office at: 1.866.211.9934 or 843.852.2645 or 852.2646.

George F. Flowers

Executive Director

Global Witness and Ministry

African Methodist Episcopal Church

Email: gwmame@bellsouth.net