Overwhelming generosity funds Oxfam’s immediate short-term work in Haiti
International agency Oxfam said today that public generosity has secured the funding for its immediate short-term emergency work in Haiti and any new money will now be spent on helping Haitians recover and rebuild their lives over next three years.
“The overwhelming public generosity means that we have now secured the money to carry out our immediate life saving work. However we are still appealing for funds. Any more money we receive will be spent on helping people recover from the emergency and rebuilding over the next three years,” said Penny Lawrence Oxfam’s International Director.
Oxfam is still increasing its aid effort in Haiti to reach more and more people. So far it has reached a total of 85,000 people with water and sanitation and temporary shelter. Its work continues to expand to helping over 110,000. Oxfam is also giving people cash for clearing up their neighbourhood and digging latrines and handing out essential hygiene kits.
The agency said that due to the scale of the devastation and the level of poverty in Haiti it will take a great deal of aid over many years before the people of Haiti recover from this disaster.
Donate now and find out more about Oxfam’s Haiti Earthquake response
Oxfam is part of the Disasters Emergency Committee
The Disasters Emergency Committee – a group of the 13 leading UK aid agencies including Oxfam – has launched a joint appeal for funds. The public can donate to the DEC Haiti Earthquake Appeal by calling 0370 60 60 900 or visiting the website http://www.dec.org.uk/