The earthquake off the coast of Haiti that struck on 12 January has caused widespread descruction. UnitingWorld is urging immediate and practical support for relief efforts through both Act for Peace, the relief and development arm of the National Council of Churches in Australia, and the Anglican Board of Mission.
Act for Peace have launched an emergency appeal. Donations will be directed to their local partners in Haiti, Christian Aid, Interchurch Organisation for Development Cooperation, and Lutheran World Federation. Secure donations can be made online at www.actforpeace.org.au or by calling 1800 025 101. Click here to read about their appeal.
Anglican Board of Mission have also launched an emergency appeal, and will direct donations to their partner in New York, Episcopal Relief and Development, who will send funds to the large and active Diocese of Haiti to assist relief efforts. Click here to make a secure online donation, or alternatively call 02 9264 1021 (in Sydney) or 1300 302 663 outside of Sydney.
Please pray for those who are injured, at risk, or have lost friends and family as a result of the disaster.
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