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Haiti Earthquake Appeal
Making Seniors a Priority: A Vulnerable Group in the Midst of the Haitian Crisis
In the midst of the current humanitarian crisis in Haiti, The elderly population in Haiti requires special attention, While the entire population of Haiti requires an urgent need of medical care, food and water, And while Haitians need basic living items such as shelter and clothing, The current crisis poses immense challenges for the seniors, The elderly are having difficulty travelling to different locations to receive distributions of aid, They are often the last to receive aid, The elderly people are physically weaker, They are often the last to be given medical aid, The elderly people are particularly vulnerable to violence, They are often the last to feel safe, The elderly are often the forgotten people in international aid programs, They are often the last to obtain food, Help us to ensure the elderly are not forgotten, Donate now. Putting vulnerable seniors first.
Help the Aged collaborates with HelpAge International and its emergency team in Port-au-Prince so that the immediate and future needs of the elderly can be evaluated. Our local partners in northern Haiti are suddenly faced with a growing number of displaced persons migrating from the capital city, Port-au-Prince. In the south, notably in the region of Jacmel, the earthquake has destroyed majority of the houses, buildings, and infrastructures. Allen McNicoll, the project leader in Haiti for Help the Aged Canada, was able to accurately capture the current chaos in Haiti from his previous remark stating, “What you see on television is nothing compared to what is seen here.”
For more information on Haiti and to donate… (Latest News Update - January 27th) Our ProgramsLearn more about our programs and projects in Canada and developing countries:
Welcome to Help the Aged (Canada)Help the Aged (Canada) is a non-denominational, non-profit, registered (118955921 RR0001) international development organization meeting the needs of poor or destitute elderly people in Canada and the developing world since 1975. Our Patron: The Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean
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During the last two years, Help the Aged has been very fortunate to benefit from the patronage of our Governor General. Madame Jean’s appreciation and sense of social commitment to those in need truly reflects our mission to assist poor and destitute seniors in developing countries and in Canada.
While many companies are supporting children’s programs, BMO Nesbitt Burns chose to help seniors in need.
