A Convoy of Hope disaster response team is headed to Tokyo. They will continue the work of an initial team of responders, which was temporarily based in the Philippines and shipped to Japan enough food, water and relief supplies to fill a 40-foot-long container.
While in Japan, the team’s primary goals will be to work through port logistics, ensure current channels are in working order and Convoy of Hope’s footprint in Japan is expanded.
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“Since the earthquake and tsunami we have been able to provide food and supplies, through our in-country partners, to meet people’s needs,” says Kary Kingsland, senior vice president of Global Initiatives for Convoy of Hope. “We will continue meeting needs and are dedicated to finding the most efficient ways to help many more survivors now and in the coming weeks and months.”
Convoy of Hope’s medical advisor, whose knowledge base will be a valuable asset to the team and the treatment of Japanese nationals, will accompany the team headed for Japan.
