ChildFund Emergency Appeal for Haiti

ChildFund New Zealand is asking New Zealanders to contribute to an emergency appeal to support the relief and recovery efforts in Haiti after the massive earthquake earlier this week.

On January 12, 2010 a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, killing thousands. The powerful earthquake caused major damage to the Caribbean nation already struggling with political violence and poverty. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western hemisphere where 85 per cent of people already live in poverty.

ChildFund New Zealand chief executive Paul Brown says that communications are extremely difficult.

“Accurate information is still scarce, but it is clear that the consequences are severe and many children are among the victims. ChildFund is joining forces with a partner on the ground in Haiti and urgently need donations to help the Haitian earthquake victims.”

Donations to ChildFund’s Haiti Emergency Appeal can be made by calling 0800 223 111 or online www.childfund.org.nz.

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For more information, please contact:
Kiri Carter, Communications Manager
DDI: 09 366 2276
Mobile: 027 255 4391  
Email: kiri@childfund.org.nz

About ChildFund New Zealand
ChildFund New Zealand is a member of the ChildFund Alliance, an international child development organisation with 70 years of experience helping the world’s neediest children, which works in 53 countries, assisting 15 million children and family members regardless of race, creed or gender.

ChildFund New Zealand works for the well-being of children by supporting locally led initiatives that strengthen families and communities, helping them overcome poverty and protect the rights of their children.

ChildFund’s comprehensive programmes incorporate health, education, nutrition and livelihood interventions that sustainably protect, nurture and develop children. ChildFund works in any environment where poverty, conflict and disaster threaten the well-being of children.