Send Medical Relief to Peru's Earthquake Victims
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Summary
This project ships $1.5 million in donated medical supplies and equipment to Peruvian doctors, clinics and hospitals serving victims of the devastating 8.0-magnitude earthquake.
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How Donors Like You Helped
Thanks to donors like you, a total of $5,231 was raised for this project.
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Received $5,231 from 28 donations from people like:
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More Information About this Project
Project Needs and Beneficiaries
The August 15, 2007 8.0-magnitude earthquake in Peru killed over 540 and injured 1,500. Centered near the cities of Ica and Pisco, the quake left homes, hospitals and roads in ruins, making the distribution of supplies and medical services both vital and difficult. VIDA is collecting vast amounts of donated medical supplies in response to the disaster and utilizing our network of Peruvian affiliates to distribute the goods efficiently and effectively - but funding is needed for the shipping.
Activities
VIDA is collecting and sending vital medical supplies to Peruvian health institutions serving victims of the quake, where the destruction left already-impoverished clinics and hospitals ill-equipped to save and treat the injured.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $5,231
Funding Information
This project is now in implementation and no longer available for funding.
Received funds will be used to accomplish concrete objectives as
indicated in the project's "Activities" section. Updates will be posted under the
"Progress Report" tab as they become available.
Donors' contributions and pledges to this project totaled $5,231. The original project funding goal was $5,000.
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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Why this Project is Important
Potential Long Term Impact
This medical relief effort will save lives and provide treatment for many of the 1,500 Peruvians injured in the quake.
Project Message
“Our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones,
VIDA is mobilizing an extended network of partners here in the U.S. and in Peru to
meet the challenges swiftly.”
- Haydée Rodgriguez-Pastor, VIDA President and Founder
When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on December 28, 2007.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on August 22, 2007.
Latest Update from the Field
Update to Earthquake releif
By Haydee Rodriguez=Pastor - President, December 28, 2007 05:48 PM
Medical relief has doubled since first reported in August. See photos from VIDA team in Pisco.
In response to the catastrophic 8.0-magnitude earthquake that rocked Pisco, Peru on August 15, VIDA delivered substantial emergency relief efficiently and effectively. Our sister organization VIDA-Peru responded immediately, rushing previously-sent medical supplies to the region. Our first airlift carrier then distributed $2.8 million in medical aid to the most devastated settlements and villages of the region. VIDA also developed a new partnership with Operation USA to cooperatively send further relief to victims of the quake.
Please click below to see photos. Thank you for your support!
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