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Urgent Assistance Needed by Caritas Australia

Haiti

Three days after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti, Tropical Storm Grace hit the Island nation with great ferocity. Almost 2,000 have died with close to 7,000 injured along with massive damage or total destruction to homes, roads and bridges. Immediate assistance is needed for food, water, shelter, hygiene and first aid kits. To donate, please go to Caritas Australia’s Emergency Response Appeal: www.caritas.org.au Or call: 1800 024 413

Afghanistan

People have been forced from their homes, with half of the population in urgent need of food, water, shelter and protection: www.caritas.org.au/afghanistan or call 1800 024 413

Lebanon

The country is running out of power, water, fuel, medicine and food. Even hospitals are facing massive fuel shortages and will soon have to turn off them lights. 

Visit caritas.org.au/lebanon  or call 1800 024 413 toll-free to provide much-needed support.