Assistance to Haiti
On 12 January, a devastating earthquake hit poverty stricken Haiti, near the country's capital Port-au-Prince. International aid is now streaming into the country but more is needed.
Premier Anna Bligh has announced that the Queensland Government will donate $500,000 to the Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Appeal. The funding will go towards:
- the International Red Cross/ Red Crescent emergency relief effort
- specialist aid workers
- rehabilitation and recovery activities in Haiti.
Donations
Aid agencies are appealing for donations to assist them in delivering clean water, food, medical supplies and temporary housing to Haiti.
You can donate to aid agencies including:
