On January 25, 1999, an earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter Scale destroyed the cities of Armenia and Pereira in Colombia, leaving more than 3,500 people injured and over 900 people dead. Unfortunately, these figures are increasing with every new report that we receive from the United Nations Office of Humanitarian Affairs. More and more injured are being pulled from the 4,500 houses and 170 or more public buildings that were destroyed by this devastating earthquake. These were not the only two areas affected. Many of the other areas were in the poorest neighborhoods and the demand for assistance is overwhelming.
           At the present time, we have been able to pull product from our inventory to put together three emergency shipments for our partner agencies that have secured channels of distribution into these affected areas. However, WE NEED YOUR HELP! Hurricanes Georges and Mitch have left us with very little inventory for the relief efforts in which we are being asked to assist. The following is a list of categories of medicines and medical supplies that we desperately need so that relief shipments can be expedited. 

 For every day that these relief shipments are delayed, awaiting these critically needed products, more and more injured people will die. PLEASE, don't hesitate; check your inventory and give us a call at –

1-800-225-8550

Thank you for your continued support in our relief efforts for the people that we serve in the world's poorest communities.

Steve Meier  (912) 280-6642 -- Elise Van Allen  (732) 821-7942 -- Patti Sandow   (912) 280-6641 -- Connie Schriver  (912) 280-6644
          smeier@map.org             lodestar_intl@earthlink.net               psandow@map.org                  cschriver@map.org

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