UN Foundation update from Haiti: Our own Dr. Dan Carucci (VP, Global Health) is delivering medical supplies in Port-au-Prince. Track his photos and updates here: http://www.unfoundation.org/haiti
| Friend -- We just received this message from the UN Foundation’s Dr. Daniel Carucci, who traveled to Haiti to deliver medical supplies and assess the situation on the ground in the aftermath of the 7.0 earthquake. I wanted to pass it along right away to give key supporters like you a firsthand look at how relief efforts there are unfolding. His message is a grim reminder of the devastation and urgent needs on the island. Dan will continue sending updates from the field. We encourage you to follow them at our Haiti Earthquake Response page. Thank you for your support as we assist the UN’s work and help the people of Haiti. -Kathy Calvin, CEO, UN Foundation Click here to support the UN Foundation’s critical work by donating to the Central Emergency Response Fund ============================== It was dark as we made our approach into Port-au-Prince. The Haitian aircraft controls had closed the airport to all aircrafts but made an exception for us to land. There was the normal scattering of individual lights from the houses on the hills leading into the capital and an occasional car's headlights on the roads. As we got closer the extent of the damage became clear. There were concrete structures that were completely flattened and houses that were piles of rubble. We landed and I found a UN security officer who was transporting a small number of relief workers to the UN logistics office. He said many of his colleagues were missing and may have been killed. He seemed in a mild state of shock. There is no cell phone communication but he said they have satellite and internet. He seemed so happy to meet someone from the UN family that had come to help. Daniel J. Carucci, MD, PhD Vice President for Global Health United Nations Foundation Sent via Blackberry |
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