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Chile earthquake update March 9, 2010
On the weekend we received the following e-mail from our Santiago Sponsor Site Director, Sister Myriam Vallejos.
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Last week was long and tiring for our friends and colleagues in Chile - in different parts of the country access continues to be difficult into some communities due to damaged roads and bridges, as well as telephones being out of service. Basic aid such as water and food has begun to flow into the communities most affected by the earthquake. It is the end of summer in Chile right now and children were supposed to resume classes on Monday, March 8. Some schools will be open, however some are being used as temporary shelter for those that have lost their homes, and unfortunately some schools have been destroyed. Fortunately the weather is still warm in Chile, however it won't be long before the cool fall and cold weather sets in. We are working closely with our colleagues at the Santiago site to determine how we can best support our children, seniors and families affected by the earthquake.
Your prayers and concern are appreciated. We will continue to share information as it becomes available.
Blessings,
MaryAnne McKinnon
International Manager, Latin America
... Receive a heartfelt and appreciative greeting for all of the concern you have shown for our children and in general for our country.
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Read the complete email from Sister Myriam
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been a very high priority for Chalice, as we believe that education is the key that will help to break the cycle of poverty for many families in the developing world.
r Haiti South sites, as this area was closer to the eipcenter of the earthquake. There has been major damage to some homes and communications have been very difficult. We are now daily updating statuses of individual children in the sub sites of CAR, LBL, PRE and ROS, so anyone with children in these sub sites is asked to keep checking the status page for updates. Many of the sponsored children in these areas have lost siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins who were living in Port-au-Prince.
