Red Cross and Red Crescent intensify aid and make plans for a speedy recovery in Haiti. A mass emergency response operation for Haiti which was devastated by an earthquake last January 12.
More than 400 Red Cross Red Crescent qualified members have arrived Port-au-Prince and dozens more are on their way. It is important to highlight that the Red Cross will send volunteers and qualified personnel from the closest countries and/or those with specifically required abilities.
These efforts are the response to the Red Cross Red Crescent International Movement, including the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The ICRC distributed medical supplies for over 2,000 patients at the Haitian Red Cross and hospitals. Over 23,000 people register at ICRC website to restore contact with family members separated since the disaster
www.familylinks.org
The Argentinean Red Cross, as part of the Red Cross Red Crescent International Movement, coordinates the Emergency and Disaster Response Plan along with the International Federation of Red Cross. It is important to mention that the Argentinean Red Cross is NOT recruiting volunteers for activities related to the earthquake in Haiti.
Also, the Argentinean Red Cross open the following bank account to receive donations destined for recovery of earthquake victims in Haiti.
BANK OF NACION ARGENTINA
CONGRESO BRANCH
Av. Callao 101 C.A.B.A.
ARGENTINEAN RED CROSS - DISASTERS
Account Nº 91344/97
CBU Nº 01100129-20000091344977
CUIT: 30-54603392-5
Argentinean Red Cross only receives financial donations.
For further information: Argentinean Red Cross, Headquarters +54 11 4952-7200 www.cruzroja.org.ar
