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Posted by Nicholas Gill Sep 6, 2007 |
The August earthquake in southern Peru caused extensive damage to the infrastructure of the region and many rural towns are still living in squalor. Much more help is needed. Here is a short list of places that can help:
Red Cross
In the US, you can call:
1-800-RED CROSS or 1-800-257-7575 in Spanish.
You can also donate via Internet:
Specify: Peru Earthquake
You can also purchase goods through the Peruvian grocery chain Wong online that will get to the people of the Ica region. Just enter www.ewong.com web page and register your email, you will immediately get a password in your email. Once you have this password, go ahead and shop, they even have facilitated a list of non-perishable goods. Wong will charge your credit card using Verified by Visa and will deliver the goods to the proper destination.
Blood donations can be made at these centers in Peru:
Ministry of Health (MINSA) Hospitals Dos de Mayo, Loayza etc
ESSALUD Hospitals Rebagliatti, Almenara, Sabogal, etc
FF.AA. (Air Force) and PNP (National Police)
Hospitals Militar, Marina, FAP and Policía
Hospital de la Solidaridad Plaza de Armas