(Photo taken from AP Wire Service)
A look at some of the international aid efforts currently reported for relief efforts in Peru following Wednesday's magnitude-8 earthquake:
After an extensive "donors conference" on Friday (attended by multi-national organizations and governments) - it should be noted that Peru has received 40 million dollars in international aid to help with relief efforts, the Peruvian Agency for International Cooperation (APCI) said Friday.
The amount includes 5 million dollars in funds and humanitarian aid received since the quake, and another 5 million dollars granted at a meeting of international donors on Friday in Lima and 30 million dollars offered by the United Nations, APCI President Agustin Haya de la Torre said.
After an extensive "donors conference" on Friday (attended by multi-national organizations and governments) - it should be noted that Peru has received 40 million dollars in international aid to help with relief efforts, the Peruvian Agency for International Cooperation (APCI) said Friday.
The amount includes 5 million dollars in funds and humanitarian aid received since the quake, and another 5 million dollars granted at a meeting of international donors on Friday in Lima and 30 million dollars offered by the United Nations, APCI President Agustin Haya de la Torre said.
International Red Cross: Sending two planeloads of tents, water, other supplies; giving $205,000 from emergency fund for victims.
United Nations: Officials say they have mobilized almost $30 million in aid from several U.N. agencies.
European Community: Announces at least $1.34 million contribution to international aid agencies for Peru.
Colombia: Flying in 20 tons of water, medicine, blankets and other aid, 20 rescue workers.
Brazil: Sending medicine, food and tents.
Chile: Sending medicine, food and tents.
Catholic Church (Caritas): Peru's Catholic Church is organizing humanitarian aid for thousands of victims by collecting donations of food, water and blankets and channeling financial assistance to the affected region.
United States: There are two USAID disaster response officials in Peru, and a third is en route to study what aid is needed, the State Department said. The Navy said it would be prepared to send the hospital ship Comfort, staffed with hundreds of doctors, if asked. In addition, the U.S. has released over $150K to be used for immediate relief.
Italy: Giving $268,100 to the Red Cross to help distribute emergency medical kits, tents and other aid to quake victims. U.N. World Food Program: Sending $500,000 of food already in country to quake victims and preparing other shipments.
Union Biblica del Peru: Union Biblica has taken on a humanitarian mission of their own; delivering tents, blankets, food and support to the areas hardest hit by the earthquake. To keep this project alive, Union Biblica needs monetary support. I urge anyone who can - to donate to the good work of Union Biblica.
Source: Associated Press and e-mail messages from friends in Peru
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