Haiti earthquake relief appeal
Tuesday, 14 Jan, 2010
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Oxfam is appealing for urgent financial help to support victims of the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti.
A spokesman for the charity said: “Our long-term work in Haiti means that Oxfam staff are already there, so our teams across the region are responding to the situation where the need is most urgent.
“Our response will include providing clean water, shelter, sanitation and helping people recover – your donation will go immediately to those who need it most.
“Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. 85% of people already live in poverty, and given the desperate circumstances they face every day, this disaster will have an extreme impact.”
American Airlines is working with the American Red Cross to provide aid to people affected by Tuesday’s earthquake.
The carrier has appealed to members of its AAdvantage loyalty club to help by donating to the Red Cross.
Money raised will help provide shelter, food and other assistance to earthquake victims.
This is the largest earthquake ever recorded in the desperately poor country and help is needed immediately.
AAdvantage members can earn a one-time award of 250 bonus miles for a minimum donation of $50 or 500 bonus miles for a donation of $100 or more to the American Red Cross until the end of February.
American and subsidiary American Eagle have started flying aid to Haiti to provide relief for its more than 100 employees who work at Toussaint Louverture International Airport and for assistance at local hospitals in the quake-hit capital of Port-au-Prince.
Three American Eagle aircraft arrived in Port-au-Prince yesterday providing 30,000 pounds of supplies, including water, food and other non-perishable goods.
Three relief missions each day are planned for today and tomorrow.
Staff have set in motion efforts to aid earthquake victims by raising funds and providing assistance.
The carrier’s Mexico, Caribbean and Latin America senior vice president Peter Dolara said: “Help is urgently needed in Haiti. By partnering with the American Red Cross, we can ensure contributions will support timely efforts to provide much-needed assistance to the millions of people affected by the earthquake.
“We invite our customers to join us in supporting the American Red Cross, and it is with our deepest appreciation that we acknowledge their generosity with this opportunity to earn AAdvantage miles."
Passengers ticketed to travel on flights to or from the Port-au-Prince can change flights without penalty until February 14.
by Phil Davies
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