Haiti Update

from The Assemblies of God

HAITI:  Relief efforts continue on several fronts. Convoy of Hope workers have distributed more than 1.7 million meals and installed dozens of water filters since a 7.0 earthquake rocked the nation January 12. U.S. Assemblies of God missionaries and national believers from Haiti and Dominican Republic are assisting in relief efforts and ministering to people’s emotional and physical needs.

Missionaries also are evaluating damages to churches and pastors’ homes. A number of AG pastors, along with Haiti’s AG general superintendent and one missionary family, are without housing. More than one-third of the nation is displaced. The U.S. Assemblies of God is committed to help provide assistance.

COH reports that more than 1 million pounds of food and supplies are headed for Haiti. “At this point many months, if not years, of long-term response will be needed,” says Greg Venturella, international operations director for Convoy of Hope. “Haiti was impoverished before the disaster; the earthquake only amplified the situation.”

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