African Support for Haiti

Africa:Continent Lends a Hand
Africa has not been left behind in the scramble to provide international assistance to Haiti.

Lagos Donates U.S.$1 Million to Haiti Quake Victims
The Lagos State government, Tuesday, launched an appeal fund in aid of the victims of the Haiti earthquake with a donation of $1 million.

Country Provides U.S.$50,000 Aid to Haiti Quake Victims
The Liberian Government has announced a contribution of US$50, 000 to the Government and people of Haiti, in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck the country on January 12, leaving thousands of people dead and displaced.

Lagos, Eagle Airlines Raise Funds for Haiti
The Lagos State Government on Monday responded to the global appeal for aid for the earthquake victims in Haiti, as the State Executive Council launched an appeal fund with $1 million (One Million Dollars) on behalf of the people and Government of the Stat

Country Donates to Haiti
The government of Botswana will donate an amount of P1 million to the government of the Republic of Haiti as aid to the humanitarian crisis caused by the recent devastating earthquake in that country, which claimed thousands of lives and caused massive inf

President Sirleaf Calls for Prayers for Haiti - Launches Fund Drive
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has called on all religious institutions in the country to remember in their prayers victims of the earthquake in Haiti and dedicate their services to the country's recovery.

FG Pledges Assistance for Haitian Quake Victims
The Federal Government has described as "unfortunate" last Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti, and promised to join others in rebuilding the fallen country, including offering financial assistance.

Gift of the Givers Team Arrives in Haiti
A 10-MEMBER South African rescue team from Gift of the Givers arrived in Haiti yesterday as part of a R15m effort to help victims of the earthquake that struck last week.

Responding to Haiti's Hour of Need
A devastating earthquake tore through the Caribbean nation of Haiti on January 12, smashing homes offices and reducing large portions of the capital, Port-Au-Prince to rubble, claiming lives estimated in the tens of thousands. Practically no sector of the

Continent Helps Haiti After Earthquake
Africa has not been left behind in the scramble to provide international assistance to Haiti.

Govt Donates Funds to Haiti
Following the devastating earthquake which struck Haitian capital Port-au-Prince on Tuesday causing massive damage across the country, the Government of Rwanda has committed a donation of US$ 100,000 (Rwf 56m) to victims.

SA Search-and-Rescue Teams Head for Haiti
Quake-ravaged Haiti has called for help and South Africa has answered.

Country Pledges Its Support to Haitians
The South African government, non-governmental organisations and the private sector have offered their support to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, where tens of thousands of people have been killed or injured.

President Ben Ali Sends Condolences to Haiti's President René Préval
Following the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti on Wednesday morning, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali sent a message of condolences to Haiti's President, René Préval.

Nation to Help Quake-Hit Haiti
Vice President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday expressed condolences to President René Préval and the people of Haiti over the devastating earthquake in the country's capital, Port-au-Prince.