Summary
Slow Food has launched an international fundraising effort to assist the victims of the Abruzzo earthquake.
What is the issue, problem, or challenge?
Assist the victims of the Abruzzo earthquake which caused 228 deaths, with at least 1,500 people seriously injured and more than 25,000 homeless.
How will this project solve this problem?
The Slow Food network is helping to provide hospitality and basic necessities across the region to those who have been worst hit by the earthquake. An assessment is underway with collaborating organizations to develop longer-term projects.
Potential Long Term Impact
Basic necessities and rebuilding across the region for those who have been worst hit by the fury of the earthquake.
Project Message
"Right now, I believe it is a priority to provide goods and donations to help meet people’s basic needs."
- Raffaele Cavallo, President of Slow Food Abruzzo-Molise
Funding Information
This project has been retired and is no longer accepting donations.
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).
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