Chile Needs You

The post-earthquake news from Chile is dire. "Some coastal towns were almost obliterated, first shaken by the quake, then slammed by a tsunami that lifted whole houses and carried them inland and that reduced others to piles of sticks," Reuters reports.

More than 1.5 million people are homeless, the death toll stands at 799 and thousands more are missing. More than 500,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed. Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, who formally requested international assistance, said her country is facing an unprecedented emergency.

PADF, the natural disaster relief arm of the Organization of American States, is working with its on-the-ground partners to get the relief into the most affected communities. Your cash donation will be used to help Chile to get through this terrible tragedy.

In addition to cash, PADF is seeking in-kind donations that include the following:

• Emergency shelter packages (tents, tarps, cots, blankets, etc.)
• Water purification systems
  
• Communications equipment
• Generators of electricity
• Medical equipment and supplies
  

The Pan American Development Foundation is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that focuses on economic development, enhancing civil society and responding to natural disasters. In FY 2009, its programs reached more than 5.6 million people in 18 countries. One of PADF�s strengths is its ability to unite stakeholders � individuals, community organizations, government officials and the private sector � to achieve common goals that benefit the most vulnerable people.

Please contribute to PADF today and help Chileans to overcome this devastating 8.8 earthquake.

Chilean Quake Survivors Need Help
With more than 1.5 million people homeless after the devastating 8.8 earthquake in Chile, the non-profit Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) and the Organization of American States (OAS) are seeking donations from companies, governments and individuals to meet the urgent needs of the survivors. Read More