Haiti Earthquake Appeal Issued by PADF

Donations accepted on toll-free number (877) 572-4484

Washington, D.C., January 13, 2010 – After the devastating 7.0 earthquake that struck Haiti, the non-profit Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) and the Organization of American States (OAS) are asking companies, governments and individuals for $10 million in order to meet the urgent needs of Haitians.

“This is a critical time for Haiti and our neighbors need our help,” says John Sanbrailo, PADF’s Executive Director.

PADF – the natural disaster relief arm of the OAS – is preparing to send emergency relief supplies including food, tools, telecommunications equipment and other immediate relief supplies.

“PADF is working with civil protection authorities, the private sector and community organizations to provide immediate and long-term assistance,” Sanbrailo says.
As part of its response effort, PADF is coordinating with other Inter-American partners including the OAS, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture.

At the same time, the non-profit organization is also working with major corporations to coordinate their response. In other recent natural disasters, PADF worked with DIAGEO, Chevron, Royal Caribbean International Ltd., Citi and Federal Express.

Donations may be made on PADF’s secure website: http://www.panamericanrelief.org/ Donations are also accepted by a toll-free number: (877) 572-4484