By Adam See | Executive Director
Hello supporters of VIDA!
We thank you for your support as we continue to work with our partner FEDES to aid the impoverished suburbs of Santiago as they still are struggling to not only fight poverty but to overcome the devastation from earthquakes. The poor healthcare infrastructure has only been made worse by these natural disasters.
Sadly, Chile is currently suffering from the worst forest fires in its history that is devastating rural communities which were still struggling from the destruction caused by the quakes. Over 750,000 acres have burned taking life, destroying thousands of homes and livelihoods. One region that is being impacted particularly hard is Maule, a community that VIDA USA has sent medical equipment over the past few years.
Fierce winds and smoldering ash have complicated the challenge of containing the blazes, which on Wednesday destroyed the small hamlet of Santa Olga in the Maule region. VIDA is currently working with FEDES to direct a portion of the supplies and equipment of our upcoming shipment to benefit this region.
Thank you for making our mission possible through your donations.
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