Donations are urgently needed in Haiti after devastating earthquake to assist with the rescue and disaster relief efforts.

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SALESIAN MISSIONS has been working in Haiti since 1936 and provided food to 25,000 children before the earthquake in addition to the schools it operated for hundreds of children. Salesian Missions is desperately working to find any remaining survivors in our facilities and care for those who are homeless and suffering. A vast Salesian Missions compound in the Cite Soleil (which consisted of schools, trade shops, housing, orphanages, youth centers, feeding programs and administrative offices) was almost completely destroyed. At least 250 and up to 500 students and personnel were killed or buried in the rubble. Buildings destroyed includes ENAM, the renowned National School of Arts & Trades, where a vast majority of the deaths took place. Currently, 3,500 refugees are being housed by Salesian Missions in the limited number of our facilities which remain standing. Many people, including the children Salesian Missions cares for, are sleeping outside in the streets and in cars. Father Mark Hyde, executive director of Salesian Missions, is traveling to Haiti Jan. 20, along with a photographer/videographer familiar with Salesian Missions works in Haiti. A relief fund has been created for Haiti and donations are being sent directly to purchase food, water, medical supplies, survival kits and tents for shelter. Salesian Missions is not only dedicated to the relief efforts, but will be instrumental in the rebuilding. Donations are urgently sought. We will continue to provide you updates as to how your support is making a difference for the people of Haiti.

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