Canadian Funding Corporation helps out Haiti victims
March 10th, 2011Canadian Funding
Dear UNICEF Supporter,
The largest earthquake in the region over the last 100 years hit Haiti this past week. UNICEF field staff are on the
ground and desperately need the resources to help save the tens of thousands of children who are injured, thirsty,
and separated from their families.
The situation is devastating – the quake hit just kilometers from the densely populated capital of Port-au-Prince.
Haiti has little to no means to help its population; its economy is severely depressed and social services are
practically non-existent after years of political strife.
UNICEF is deploying necessary supplies to Jacmel and Port-au-Prince as quickly as possible to assist with recovery
efforts including clean water and sanitation, therapeutic foods, medical supplies and temporary shelter. We are also
focusing on children who have become separated from their families to protect them from harm or exploitation.
Children are already bearing the brunt of this major catastrophe. We urgently need your help.
I cannot thank you enough for your overwhelming response to the Asia-Pacific emergency last September and our
recent matching donation appeal in December. Your donations have saved lives. But we need your help today to
ensure the children and families in Haiti have immediate access to life-saving supplies.
UNICEF Canada has already sent funds to help with emergency efforts, but more help is needed as the situation is
critical.
Please give as generously as possible so that UNICEF can rush emergency relief to Haiti – vulnerable children’s
lives depend on it.
You can trust that UNICEF is on the ground and knows what to do. We have been in Haiti for over 40 years and our
expertise will help save lives. Please join us and consider making the largest gift you can.
Nigel Fisher
President & CEO, UNICEF Canada
P.S. We urgently need your support to respond immediately to Haiti with life-saving supplies. There is no time to
waste – children need your help now.