Sheltering Vulnerable People Affected by Extreme Weather By Colombia and Costa Rica Relief Team (Originally in Spanish) At the end of September, 2010, Tropical Storms Matthew and Nicole struck the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince and took the lives of at least five people, injured dozens of others, tore off roofs, uprooted trees, and brought down power lines, while damaging or completely destroying approximately 8,000 tents that had been serving as temporary shelter for some of the 1.3 million people rendered homeless since the earthquake. A few weeks later, floods triggered by Hurricane Tomas claimed at least 12 more lives, after rivers burst their banks and washed through homes built in ravines near the capital city. Two of those who succumbed were children, buried in a mudslide at a post-quake refugee camp in Carrefour, where the earth under the makeshift settlements turned into spongy mud and lakes. Officials and aid groups working on reconstruction projects were on the alert and had dug drainage ditches around the camps as well as cleared canals in efforts to avoid further flooding. With deep condolences and prayers, Supreme Master Ching Hai provided a US$15,000 relief fund and sent a relief team formed by our Association members from Colombia and Costa Rica to help the suffering families who were in desperate need of food and shelter. On October 13, the team travelled to Port-au-Prince and delivered food to 850 grateful families. They returned on November 15 with an additional US$30,000 relief fund from Master plus a US$5,000 contribution from a few of our Centers in the United States and purchased 305 quality “3 season” tents that are designed to accommodate more than four people and offer protection in harsh conditions with maximum ventilation. During both relief operations, the team received warmhearted assistance from the Director of the Santo Domingo Civil Defense in the Dominican Republic, Mr. Luis Reyes, as well as Pastor Guillermo Ezequiel Batista, his wife Yaniurka Mosquera and members of the “International Evangelical Organization for Integral Development in Haiti.” The recipients were extremely happy to receive the timely aid. They said many beautiful things like, “Master, you are the best Angel in this world. When my family was hungry you sent us food, and now when my family is cold because of losing our tent you sent a new one for us. Merci, merci, we love you.” “Thank you Master. This tent is like the temple of God: the bad things will stay outside, the mosquitoes and the rain can’t come in!” Pastor Guillermo Ezequiel Batista from Cuban Missionary and founder of the “International Evangelical Organization for Integral Development in Haiti” wrote the following sincere thank you letter to Master: On behalf of our organization comprised of 100 orphaned children we wish to convey to Master Ching Hai our infinite gratitude, the truth is that the support we received was very important, especially since more than 800 families had the opportunity to be provided with food which we value as very necessary. The storm left substantial damage specially in the capital city of this country, where currently there are more than 1 million people living in tents, it was very nice to see our children smiling again when they got so many gifts, it was beautiful to see how the sisters from the Association came to assist, regardless of race, nor color, nor social status, they hugged as many families were given this assistance. Today Haiti weeps over so much need, but Master Ching Hai and Her Organization is helping once more to alleviate these tears. Our gratitude to You, there are no human words capable to express the feeling in our hearts to see so much kindness and love towards the most vulnerable people in Latin America, God will take into account everything, every child. THANK YOU, every pastor expresses “Merci”, every family sends their regards, kisses and blessings, Your organization made a deep impression on this country. FROM ALL OUR HEARTS PLEASE RECEIVE OUR MOST FELT GRATITUDE, ONLY GOD KNOWS HOW MUCH WE LOVE YOU AND WE’LL KEEP PRAYING FOR EACH ONE OF THE MEMBERS OF THIS ORGANIZATION. SINCERELY COORDINATOR PASTOR GUILLERMO EZEQUIEL BATISTA CIVIL CUBAN MISSIONARY Our appreciation, Haitian officials and United Nations personnel, for your caring efforts to help the disaster victims. With Heaven’s grace, may the Haitian people be protected in their recovery from this storm as we strive to eliminate such devastation through our eco-stabilizing endeavors. Caption: Mr. Luis Reyes, Director of the Civil Defense in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, helping with the distribution of the SOS flyers in Haiti. Expenditures by Supreme Master Ching Hai and Her International Association for the Storm and Hurricane Relief Work in Haiti Description Amount (USD) Receipt Food (rice, beans, oil, spaghetti, sugar) and soap 12,543 A Tents 35,041 B Travel expenses (air tickets, hotel, gas, etc.) 7,159

Love in Action

Master has always been extremely concerned about disasters that occur worldwide. Whenever receiving news about disasters anywhere, She immediately renders relief by providing financial assistance as well as dispatching rescue teams to help in the affected areas. Through such relief efforts, we are also conveying Master’s love to the disaster victims. It is evident that Master’s unconditional love, silent blessing and help have reduced worldwide disasters and their affects to a minimum. In recognition of the selfless actions of all governments, organizations and relief workers from every corner of the world, Master would like to convey this message of gratitude:

“Thank you, all the international help that brings care and necessities to afflicted victims. Thank you all the relief workers for taking time and forsaking your own comfort, even traveling great distance on unfavorable roads and conditions to bring love and assistance to people in a time of need. May Heaven bless you abundantly for your generosity and noble sacrifice.”

Haiti

Sheltering Vulnerable People Affected by Extreme Weather

By Colombia and Costa Rica Relief Team (Originally in Spanish)

Mr. Luis Reyes, Director of the Civil Defense in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, helping with the distribution of the SOS flyers in Haiti.

On September 24, 2010, Tropical Storms Matthew and Nicole struck the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince and took the lives of at least five people, injured dozens of others, tore off roofs, uprooted trees, and brought down power lines, while damaging or completely destroying approximately 8,000 tents that had been serving as temporary shelter for some of the 1.3 million people rendered homeless since the earthquake.

About three weeks later, floods triggered by Hurricane Tomas claimed at least 12 more lives, after rivers burst their banks and washed through homes built in ravines near the capital city. Two of those who succumbed were children, buried in a mudslide at a post-quake refugee camp in Carrefour, where the earth under the makeshift settlements turned into spongy mud and lakes. Officials and aid groups working on reconstruction projects were on the alert and had dug drainage ditches around the camps as well as cleared canals in efforts to avoid further flooding.

With deep condolences and prayers, Supreme Master Ching Hai provided a US$15,000 relief fund and sent a relief team formed by our Association members from Colombia and Costa Rica to help the suffering families who were in desperate need of food and shelter. On October 13, the team travelled to Port-au-Prince and delivered food to 850 grateful families. They returned on November 15 with an additional US$30,000 relief fund from Master plus a US$5,000 contribution from a few of our Centers in the United States and purchased 305 quality “3 season” tents that are designed to accommodate more than four people and offer protection in harsh conditions with maximum ventilation.

During both relief operations, the team received warmhearted assistance from the Director of the Santo Domingo Civil Defense in the Dominican Republic, Mr. Luis Reyes, as well as Pastor Guillermo Ezequiel Batista, his wife Yaniurka Mosquera and members of the “International Evangelical Organization for Integral Development in Haiti.”

The recipients were extremely happy to receive the timely aid. They said many beautiful things like, “Master, you are the best Angel in this world. When my family was hungry, you sent us food, and now when my family is cold because of losing our tent, you sent a new one for us. Merci, merci, we love you.” “Thank you Master. This tent is like the temple of God: the bad things will stay outside, the mosquitoes and the rain can’t come in!”

Pastor Guillermo Ezequiel Batista from Cuban Missionary and founder of the “International Evangelical Organization for Integral Development in Haiti” wrote the following sincere thank you letter to Master:

On behalf of our organization comprised of 100 orphaned children we wish to convey to Master Ching Hai our infinite gratitude, the truth is that the support we received was very important, especially since more than 800 families had the opportunity to be provided with food which we value as very necessary. The storm left substantial damage specially in the capital city of this country, where currently there are more than 1 million people living in tents, it was very nice to see our children smiling again when they got so many gifts, it was beautiful to see how the sisters from the Association came to assist, regardless of race, nor color, nor social status, they hugged as many families were given this assistance. Today Haiti weeps over so much need, but Master Ching Hai and Her Organization is helping once more to alleviate these tears.

Our gratitude to You, there are no human words capable to express the feeling in our hearts to see so much kindness and love towards the most vulnerable people in Latin America, God will take into account everything, every child. THANK YOU, every pastor expresses “Merci”, every family sends their regards, kisses and blessings, Your organization made a deep impression on this country.

FROM ALL OUR HEARTS PLEASE RECEIVE OUR MOST FELT GRATITUDE, ONLY GOD KNOWS HOW MUCH WE LOVE YOU AND WE’LL KEEP PRAYING FOR EACH ONE OF THE MEMBERS OF THIS ORGANIZATION.

SINCERELY

COORDINATOR

PASTOR GUILLERMO EZEQUIEL BATISTA CIVIL

CUBAN MISSIONARY

Our appreciation, Haitian officials and United Nations personnel, for your caring efforts to help the disaster victims. With Heaven’s grace, may the Haitian people be protected in their recovery from this storm as we strive to eliminate such devastation through our eco-stabilizing endeavors.

Expenditures by Supreme Master Ching Hai and Her International Association for the Storm and Hurricane Relief Work in Haiti

Description	Amount (USD)	Receipt
Food (rice, beans, oil, spaghetti, sugar) and soap	12,543	A
Tents	35,041	B
Travel expenses (air tickets, hotel, gas, etc.)	7,159	C
Total	US$54,743

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