Providing Medical Relief after Ecuador Earthquake

by Volunteers for Interamerican Development Assistance
Providing Medical Relief after Ecuador Earthquake

Summary

This project will fund the shipments of emergency supplies and equipment to the central hospital in Guayaquil which was devastated by the most recent earthquake. Supplies and equipment will also be shared with the clinics in the smaller towns whose infrastructure was destroyed. VIDA is anticipating sending 5 containers in 2016 with a cost of $10,000 per containers.

$1,852
total raised
8
donors
0
monthly donors
8
years

Challenge

The central hospital in Guayaquil which was devastated by the most recent earthquake in April 2016. It is in desperate need of medical equipment and medical supplies

Solution

This project will fund the shipments of emergency supplies and equipment to the central hospital in Guayaquil and local clinics. VIDA is anticipating sending 5 containers in 2016 with a cost of $10,000 per container. Each container is packed with $400K in supplies on average. Since 1995, VIDA has supported the work of Junta de Beneficencia de Guayaquil shipping over 50 containers carrying over $30 million in aid. JBG will disburse these supplies where needed most.

Long-Term Impact

Support the doctors and staff with necessary medical equipment and supplies while the city and the hospital are rebuilt and eventually fully recovered.

Resources

Organization Information

Volunteers for Interamerican Development Assistance

Location: Berkeley, CA - USA
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Twitter: @VIDA USA
Project Leader:
Adam See
Executive Director
Emeryville , CA United States

Funded Project!

Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.
   

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