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The Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) mobilizes immediate relief funds after a disaster, helping those who need it most. PADF ensures that reconstruction and rebuilding continues even after initial needs have already been met.

For information about PADF�s recovery and reconstruction work in Haiti, please visit I'm United for Haiti.

PADF is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, D.C. It is an independent affiliate of the Organization of American States (OAS). To learn more about PADF and its work in the hemisphere, visit PADF.

PADF Delivers Relief Aid to Flood-affected Communities in El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala

The Pan American Development Foundation is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Jova as it moves across Mexico. Jova made landfall early Wednesday as a Category 2 Hurricane on Mexico's Pacific coast, killing at least five people in mudslides and injuring six. While Jova ravaged the coast, a tropical depression in the southeast prompted thousands of evacuations in Mexico, as well as flooding and mudslides that have killed 18 in Central America. In Guatemala the tropical depression unleashed steady rains that contributed to 13 deaths.Read more.

PADF Prepared to Respond as Hurricane Irene Moves Toward Northern Haiti and the Dominican Republic

With Hurricane Irene already projected as a major hurricane by Thursday and currently threatening the north coast of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) is prepared to respond to this year�s first Atlantic hurricane.

Following heavy flooding in Puerto Rico, Hurricane Irene is now tracking toward Haiti and the Dominican Republic and could strengthen further as it follows a west-northwest projected path toward the Bahamas. Forecasters say Irene could become a major Category 3 hurricane with winds of up to 115 mph (184 km/h) in the next 72 hours. Already, maximum sustained winds have been recorded at 80 mph (130 km/h) with gusts up to 100 mph (160 km/h) prompting the U.S. National Hurricane Center to issue a hurricane warning for the northern coast of the Dominican Republic and a hurricane watch for the north coast of Haiti.Read more.

PADF Responds as Tropical Storm Emily Makes Landfall in Haiti

As Tropical Storm Emily moves into Haiti, PADF is requesting urgent support in anticipation of the storm�s impact.

Tropical Storm Emily reached Haiti on Thursday, sustaining 40 mile per hour winds and heavy rain, prompting the Haitian government to urge residents to seek safe shelter. The National Hurricane Center has predicted torrential rains totaling up to 20 inches. The storm could force Haitians to endure hours of flash floods, mudslides, and consistent wind.Read more.

Safe homes, sustainable employment are PADF's priorities in Haiti this year

As Haiti marks the one-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake, the Pan American Development Foundation is placing emphasis on moving Haitians out of displacement camps and generating sustainable jobs.

�Our plan of action is based on the three �Rs�, which are rebuilding neighborhoods, returning people to safe homes and restoring livelihoods,� says John Sanbrailo, PADF�s Executive Director. �We�ve had 30 years of successful programs in Haiti that incorporate all stakeholders in sustainable initiatives.� Read more.

PADF's Homes for the Holidays for Haiti seeks donations to repair damaged homes

With more than 1.3 million Haitians still living in displacement camps, the Pan American Development Foundation has launched a campaign to collect donations to help repair damaged homes. Read more

PADF reaches 10.2 million in FY 2010

More than 10 million people in 22 Latin American and Caribbean countries were reached through programs managed by the Pan American Development Foundation and its partners during the 2010 fiscal year. Read more

At six-month anniversary of huge earthquake, PADF continues rebuilding shattered lives in Haiti

During the six months since the Western Hemisphere�s worst natural disaster, the Pan American Development Foundation and its partners assisted more than 1.3 million Haitians, as well as strengthened vital community organizations and coordinated with the government to ensure long-term success of on-the-ground recovery efforts. Read more

PADF sends food to aid storm survivors

A major shipment of urgently needed food is en route to Guatemala for the survivors of the devastating Tropical Storm Agatha, the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) announced. Read More

Storm survivors to receive critical supplies from PADF

Urgently needed food, water and other basic necessities are on their way to survivors of the devastating Tropical Storm Agatha in Guatemala, the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) announced. Read More

Families should create a hurricane survival plan, PADF says

On the eve of what is predicted to be one of the worst Atlantic hurricane seasons in years, the Pan American Development Foundation is urging residents in Central America and the Caribbean to put together emergency plans. Read More

PADF mourns fallen Haitian employee

PADF and its supporters are mourning the loss of an employee in Haiti who was kidnapped on May 10. The Haitian National Police are investigating. Read More