Though some groups and agencies have scaled back their operations in Haiti, Convoy of Hope continues to meet people’s needs. Since the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in January, the Springfield Missouri-based organization has distributed more than 8.2 million meals and thousands of hygiene kits.
“We have given nearly 1 million people in and around Port-au-Prince life-sustaining food and water,” says Hal Donaldson, president of Convoy of Hope. “Many of the Haitian people are still suffering and the need for food, clean water and proper shelter will be on-going issues for many months to come.”
You can help meet those ongoing needs.
As part of Convoy of Hope’s relief and recovery operations more than 2,000 water purification units have also been installed in schools, homes and churches throughout Haiti. In addition, Convoy of Hope and Culligan have placed two large water purification systems that can provide 15,000 gallons of clean water each day. More water purification units are slated for installation in the near future.
Items such as kitchen sets, mattresses, crutches, sleeping bags, blankets and tents have also been distributed.
Though much has been done, says Donaldson, there are even more opportunities for Convoy of Hope to serve. “Right now, we have an opportunity to expand our children’s feeding programs in Haiti by tens of thousands of hungry children each day,” he says.
Please consider helping Convoy of Hope expand its feeding program.
