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HAITI ONE MONTH LATER
LCIF
Continues to Respond One Month After
Haiti Earthquake
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Dear
Lion John,
I
am sure that everyone remembers where they
were one month ago when news of the
devastating 7.0 earthquake in Haiti broke.
The past month has truly demonstrated the
great need for the humanitarian service of
our Foundation. After the earthquake struck
the Caribbean nation of Haiti, LCIF and
Lions worldwide immediately re sponded.
Through the generosity of multiple
districts, districts, clubs and individuals,
more than US$2 million has been mobilized in
the past month to ensure immediate needs are
being met and long-term reconstruction is a
top priority.
I challenge Lions worldwide to join me in
our efforts to rebuild the lives, families
and communities impacted by the earthquake
in Haiti. One of Lions' greatest
strengths is the support we give to our
fellow members in times of need.When
disasters strike, LCIF and Lions from around
the world are there to support one another.
By making
a donation to LCIF, you are providing
hope to the people of Haiti. We invite
all Lions to donate and thank those who have
already contributed. Together, we will
continue to serve those in the greatest
need.
Best regards,
Al
Brandel
LCIF Chairperson
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Words
of Thanks for Lions' Relief in Haiti
"It
has
been a day of blessings in that around 9 a.m. the
Lions arrived
to tell me our soccer areas have been chosen
to receive their aid, which includes well  formed
tents, hot kitchen area, school in a box,
dental and eye
care. It is a real shot in the
arm for us, as I had begun to accept that our
neighborhood would have to move to one of the
huge tent areas in order to obtain shelter and
food. Since writing this, the initial boxes
from the Lions club have arrived. I am glad
the neighbors will soon have tents, hot food
and everything else promised."
Sister
Mary Finnick, Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart,
Haiti
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Funds
Provide Shelter, Food, Water to Victims
Lions provided immediate
needs, including water, food and medical
supplies on January 22. These supplies wer e
distributed by Haitian Lions and Leos to a
hospital and orphanage. LCIF
partnered with the Lions of Sweden to
provide 200 large tents to house those who
are now homeless as well as relief
workers. Haitian Lions have established
three tent cities in Delmas, Blanchard and
Carrefour-Feuille, neighborhoods located
in Port-au-Prince. Each tent city can
accommodate 300 families or 1,200 people.
Lions are focusing their immediate relief
efforts to support and maintain these tent
cities.
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Relief
Efforts Furthered by Leveraging Funds
To
further relief efforts in Haiti, LCIF is
reaching out to organizations in both Haiti
and around the world. The International
Organization of Migration has offered to
provide supplies and assistance to Lions
camps. LCIF is also partnering with the
shipping company, Maersk, and the World Food
Program, to ship tents donated by Lions
of Sweden and food donated by the World Food
Program, to Haiti free of charge.
Additionally, the Foundation is in final
discussions to partner with USAID and
Catholic Relief Services.
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Individual
Donations Strengthen Relief Efforts
Lions
worldwide are supporting relief efforts by
donating to the Haiti Earthquake Relief fund.
A number individual  Lions
have made significant contributions of
US$10,000 or more to demonstrate their
commitment to helping rebuild Haiti.
- Aruna
Oswal, India, US$25,000
- Kanaksingh
Babla, Kenya, US$10,000
- Alexis
Gomes, Congo, US$10,000
- Susan
Lanier, Alabama, USA, US$10,000
To
view a full listing of Lions, clubs, districts
and multiple districts providing generous
support to LCIF's Haiti Earthquake Relief
fund, visit the Lions
respond page on-line.
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Long-term
Reconstruction Plans
Lions
leadership and local Lions are developing
a long-term plan for reconstruction, and a
committee made up of Lions from the area was
established to oversee relief efforts. A
return trip is planned for February 24 to
continue planning and deliver additional
supplies.
Currently,
Lions are focused on immediate needs, such
as shelter, food and water. But initial
reports from the Lions of Haiti for
long-term reconstruction focus on building a
school and an ophthalmic clinic. This is
similar to what Lions have been done for
reconstruction following other catastrophes.
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Make
a Donation
The
need remains for continued support
in Haiti. Provide hope to those suffering,
contribute
to the LCIF Haiti Earthquake Fund.
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Your
Donation Can Provide
Water,
Food and Clothing:
$25
- $50
First Aid/Medicines:
$100
- $250
Re-build and Establish Community
Infrastructure:
$500 -
$1,000
Help Our Long-term Rebuilding Efforts:
$5,000+
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Lion
Testimony
"As
early as the day after the disaster, the
Hatian Lions took up the duty of
establishing a permanently manned office
with the goal of contributing their
support to the feeling of universal
solidarity which this event has
engendered, and to the reconstruction of
the country."
William
Eliacin, Zone Chairperson, Haiti
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Promoting
Response to Haiti Earthquake
LCIF
continues to promote the relief efforts in
Haiti to both to Lions worldwide and also to
the general public. To see a full listing of
media coverage, visit
the publicity page of the Web site.
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Materials
on Haiti Available
News
Updates
Haiti
Video
Podcast
Template
Press Release
Photos
For a DVD of the new Haiti video or hard
copies of other materials, contact
LCIF.
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For
the most up-to-date information about LCIF's ongoing relief
efforts in Haiti,
please visit www.lcif.org.
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Edward L. Lieberman, Esq.
