The YMCAs of Québec expresses its solidarity and invites people to send donations.
The YMCAs of Québec affirms their solidarity with the people of Haiti and with the Haitian community in Quebec, who are struggling to cope with an extremely difficult situation following the devastating earthquake on January 12. We also offer our heartfelt condolences to the families affected by this tragedy.
According to the latest information, some tens of thousands of people may have perished in the latest natural disaster to strike this country. Aid efforts are currently being organized around the world to provide emergency assistance to disaster victims and to the general population in Haiti.
Communications with our partner, the Haiti YMCA, remain very difficult, but we know for the moment that the director and his immediate family are safe. We are awaiting further details concerning the volunteers and employees.
We encourage everyone to make a donation to the Canadian Red Cross (www.redcross.ca) or the Humanitarian Coalition (www.thehumanitariancoalition.ca).