Project Report
| Dec 13, 2017
Support for Hurricane Matthew-Haiti Support Ends
By Elizabeth Hodges | Senior Marketing Specialist
MAP International would like to thank you for your support of Hurricane Matthew which made landfall in Haiti on October 4, 2106. The country was devastated with more than 1000 deaths in just 10 days. In the wake of the storm, more than a million were vulnerable to disease; diseases that were not life-threatening but became so in the many days after the storm.
MAP responded to Hurricane Matthew by immediately working with local partners on the ground who were able to distribute MAP medicines and supplies quickly. Thousands of lives were impacted, but with MAP's assistance, the spread of illness and disease was thwarted. Antibiotics, analgesics and medical supplies were the most common items requested and provided.
Because of your financial support, MAP International is closing the Hurricane Matthew - Haiti support project. If you are looking to support those affected by Hurricane Maria, please see the project listed for MAP on GlobalGiving. The latest update from Hurricane Maria is as follows:
- It's been more than 75 days since Hurricane Maria destroyed much of the island and the people of Puerto Rico are desperate to rebuild their communities. With electricity in short supply and some areas still in need of clean water access, the restoration process has been slowed, significantly.
- MAP’s Disaster Response Team conducted site visits in Puerto Rico November 6-9. Based on this evaluation, MAP plans to send 160 pallets of relief supplies to assist in the recovery process. Specific plans are being finalized with partners in Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, and Dominica to help people in need.
- For victims of Hurricane Maria, MAP International has supplied critically-needed antibiotics, bronchodilators, hypertension medicines, analgesic medicine, and hygiene items such as antiseptic wipes, soap for hand-washing and other basic disease prevention measures.
- MAP will continue its disaster relief efforts in Puerto Rico and other hurricane-damaged areas of the Caribbean, replacing stocks of medicines, medical supplies, and disaster health kits as needs are identified.
Thank you again for your support of MAP International.
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Apr 4, 2017
Hurricane Matthew Haiti Relief Update
By Kathryn Hearn | Marketing Project Manager
Hurricane Matthew ravaged Haiti in October, 2016, causing widespread devastation and the death of over 1,000 people. MAP responded immediately by sending lifesaving medicines such as antibiotics, oral rehydration salts, first-aid kits and other disaster supplies. MAP also sent an Interagency Emergency Health Kit (IEHK) which provides treatments for up to 10,000 people for 90 days. MAP sent dozens of its own Medical Mission Packs containing 300 treatments (per pack) of prescription medicines. To date, MAP has provided $52 million in relief to Haiti in response to this horrific disaster. MAP continues to dispatch additional medicine and supplies to provide relief for the families suffering from the damage left by Hurricane Matthew.
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Jan 3, 2017
MAP International Hurricane Matthew Report
By Kathryn Hearn | Marketing Project Manager
MAP has responded to the needs in Haiti by shipping 301 pallets of medicines and relief supplies that include Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) to help treat people suffering from cholera. A shipment was also sent containing supplies, antibiotics and one Interagency Emergency Health (IEHK) that can treat 10,000 people for up to 90 days. These supplies will be used to provide relief to families in the hardest hit areas. We continue to dispatch additional medicine and supplies to provide relief for the families suffering from the damage left by Hurricane Matthew. To date MAP has been able to provide over $48 million worth of medicines and supplies to families affected by Hurricane Matthew.
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