Eight weeks after the catastrophic earthquake that killed more than 230,000 people in Haiti, the Pan American Development Foundation and its partners renewed their call for financial support so they can help Haitians rebuild their homes and take care of their families.
“March 12 marks the eight-week anniversary of the quake. More than a million Haitians are homeless and urgently need our help,” says Jimmy Jean-Louis, the actor and spokesperson for PADF’s disaster relief and recovery efforts. “Please call toll free (877) 572-4484 to contribute to the relief and recovery efforts.”
Jimmy Jean-Louis, who plays the “Haitian” on NBC’s hit series “Heroes,” is returning to his homeland on March 12 to participate in recovery efforts. It’s his second trip since the devastating 7.0 quake. Immediately after Jan. 12, he spent a week in Haiti distributing relief supplies and assisting families.
To date, more than 300,000 people received food, water, shelter, medicine and other supplies from PADF and its partners thanks to individual, corporate and multilateral donations.
Although providing relief will continue for a few months, PADF and its partners Hollywood Unites for Haiti (HUFH) and the Organization of American States (OAS) have initiated recovery and reconstruction in key areas of Port-au-Prince. With additional funding, it would like to expand to the Southeast province.
Meanwhile, in a meeting between Haiti’s President, Rene Preval and U.S. President Barack Obama yesterday, March 10th, the Haitian leader projected that some $14 billion would be required to rebuild the country.
