Hurricane Matthew hits Haiti hospitals and clinics

by Volunteers for Interamerican Development Assistance
Hurricane Matthew hits Haiti hospitals and clinics
Hurricane Matthew hits Haiti hospitals and clinics
Hurricane Matthew hits Haiti hospitals and clinics
Hurricane Matthew hits Haiti hospitals and clinics

Summary

Hurricane Matthew, the most powerful Atlantic tropical storm in almost a decade, is bearing down on Haiti. The hurricane presents an unprecedented disaster for southern Haiti. It will leave famine and disease in its wake. VIDA USA is prepared to ship medical supplies and equipment shipment with our shipping partner Otis McAllister to benefit our partner St. Damien Hospital, a premier hospital in Haiti that provides all services free of charge.

$235
total raised
5
donors
0
monthly donors
1
fundraiser
7
years

Challenge

Damage to hospitals and thousands injured and exposed to polluted waters and potential disease.

Solution

Hundred's of thousands of donated medical supplies will replenish the destroyed hospitals and temporary clinics. We are seeking $15K in support to make several shipments into Haiti.

Long-Term Impact

These shipments will help doctors and nursescontinue saving lives while it takes time to rebuild damaged structures

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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