ECB supports WFP's Haiti appeal

19 January 2010

Photo by Bruno Stevens/Cosmos 2010 Haiti, for WFP

ECB charity partner World Food Programme is raising crucial funds for those devestated by the earthquake in Haiti - now you can do your bit.

The reality of the devastation and profound suffering that the people of Haiti are experiencing is heartbreaking.

World Food Programme (WFP) is urgently scaling up and managing a complex food relief operation for two million people in Haiti, which can feel daunting given the ruined infrastructure and the depth of human tragedy.

Each day the number of victims rises and medical facilities are being stretched beyond capacity. People are living out in the open and orphaned children are now in charge of their younger siblings.

But in the midst of all this crisis, there is room for optimism. We have the experience. We have the know-how.

WFP teams are mobilized and ready-to-eat foods have started to reach the hungry. And this is just the beginning.

Planes and helicopters are being mobilized and WFP is spearheading a massive logistics and emergency telecommunications operation on behalf of the entire humanitarian community.

Many of you have given your support during these past days and the results have been incredible.

We would like to extend to you our deepest gratitude on behalf of all the Haitians who have been helped, thanks to you.

We will continue to need your help! WFP's Emergency Operation requires US$246million to feed two million people for the next six months.

Even a small amount will ensure that at least one more person in Haiti will not go hungry. Click here to make a donation.

WFP - Haiti Appeal (233 KB)