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7.0 Magnitude Haiti Earthquake

A powerful earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.0, hit the country of Haiti on Tuesday. It has been reported that homes, hotels, hospitals, the presidential palace and countless other buildings have been damaged or collapsed. Preliminary reports suggest that much of the capital of Port-au-Prince has been destroyed. Rescue crews from across the globe are sending teams to help in the search and rescue efforts.

SUSTAINABLE HAITI FORUM

FAVACA is collaborating to hold a Social Venture Capital/Social Enterprise Conference March 17-19, 2010 in Miami, Florida. The Sustainable Haiti Forum is a unique conference within a conference focused entirely on investment opportunities. In light of the January 12^th disaster, the forum has been expanded to include topics and speakers focused on stimulating the Haitian economy and spurring investments to aid in the long term recovery.

Haiti Needs Volunteer Experts

In response to the tragic events in Haiti, FAVACA is contacting many of our partners to find out what their direct needs are and how best FAVACA could provide assistance. We are urging firefighters, structural engineers, and trauma counselors espcially with Haitian Creole or French language skills to volunteer their skills and time to help with the relief efforts in Haiti. Register HERE or email us at favaca@favaca.org.

FAVACA has been working in Haiti for more than a 25 years in is committed to long term RECOVERY beyond the immediate needs provided by RELIEF efforts. A wide range of volunteer expertise will be needed. Click on our VOLUNTEER button or send us your contact information, resumé or bio-sketch outlining your skills and fields of expertise. We will enter your information into our SkillsBank and should we receive a request for skills such as yours, we will be in touch.