A reported 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Peru (just south of Lima the capital city) on the evening of August 15 as Limenos prepared to go home from work. The quake, the largest to strike L. America in decades is reported to have killed hundreds and injured thousands. Many more Peruvians have been displaced from their homes in areas outside of Lima and in the cities of Pisco, Chincha and Ica.
HBI works in collaboration with our Peruvian partner Union Biblica just north of the town of Ica. Union Biblica, a faith based social service organization, runs a home for homeless boys and a camp for community development just outside of the town of Mala. At this hour no information is available regarding the Union Biblica Kawai property or the damage experienced in the town of Mala.
As more information is made available, HBI will post updates on our partner organizations and the Peruvian people who are so dear to our hearts. Please keep the people of Peru in your thoughts and prayers.
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