Project Report
| Feb 16, 2024
VIDA Prepping for February Shipment
By Adam See | Executive Director
IDA wrapped up 2023 with another year in which we helped millions of lives through our 68 shipments valued at over $50 million. Peru remains a key focus of our mission. Andean residents living in poverty, who have suffered terribly from the floods, remain a very vulnerable demographic. VIDA has been building programs over the past 30 years to alleviate the challenges facing those living in poverty.
As always, basic healthcare infrastructure remains a primary challenge. Providing the basic equipment, supplies and medicine to the clinics serving these vulnerable populations will remain a primary initiative of VIDA. VIDA is expecting 2024 to once again be a challenging year and we are prepeared to respond with 25 plus shipments.
Without your support, these programs would not exist. VIDA thanks you for your continued generosity in helping to bring hope to these young lives!
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Aug 21, 2023
Peru Still Confronting Difficult Obstacles
By Adam See | Executive Director
Peru is still facing multiple challenges in overcoming the devastating COVID pandemic. Political chaos and social unrest are now being magnified by flooding. The 2023 rainy season in Peru has been devastating. In early March, the warming of the ocean located off the coast of Peru signaled a strong El Nino. The government declared a state of emergency as the warming of the ocean causes an increase in rainfall in the Andes. Additionally, in early March Peru experienced torrential rains due to Cyclone Yaku, the first cyclone in the Pacific in 40 years. The northern regions of Tumbes, Lambayeque, and Piura were the most damaged.
As always, in addition to the loss of life and housing, the already impoverished regions have lost critical infrastructure. Households, health facilities and educational institutions are in the floods path creating massive destruction. VIDA is focusing on sending critical medical supplies and equipment to address immediate issues as well as helping to rebuild the healthcare infrastructure.
VIDA has staged three containers ready for shipment to Peru. As always, the cost of shipment remains an enormous challenge. VIDA counts on the generous support of others, including the GlobalGiving community to make our mission possible. We ask you today to join us by contributing to the costs of shipping this life saving aid to Peru.
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Apr 21, 2023
Floods Causing Major Destruction in Peru
By Adam See | Executive Director
The 2023 rainy season in Peru has been devastating. In early March, the warming of the ocean located off the coast of Peru signaled a strong El Nino. The government declared a state of emergency as the warming of the ocean causes an increase in rainfall in the Andes. Additionally, in early March Peru experienced torrential rains due to Cyclone Yaku, the first cyclone in the Pacific in 40 years. The northern regions of Tumbes, Lambayeque, and Piura are the most impacted. The floods and landslides have left over 300,000 people in need emergency help.
As always, in addition to the loss of life and housing, the already impoverished regions has lost critical infrastructure. It is estimated that 174,304 households, 327 health facilities and 1,262 educational institutions are in the floods path creating massive destruction. VIDA is focusing on sending critical medical supplies and equipment to address immediate issues as well as helping to rebuild the healthcare infrastructure.
VIDA has staged three containers ready for shipment to Peru. As always, the cost of shipment remains an enormous challenge. VIDA counts on the generous support of others, including the GlobalGiving community to make our mission possible. We ask you today to join us by contributing to the costs of shipping this life saving aid to Peru.
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