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Peru Earthquake Relief - Can you Help?

Peru is a country we all know and love. A country which has given us uncountable memories and treasures. The time has come to give back to this country.

Many of you have already shown tremendous acts of kindness and brotherhood. Unfortunately there are still thousands of people waiting for help.

As you have see all over the news, the earthquake on Wednesday has severely crippled the Region of Ica. Thousands of people need aid immediately. Thousands have been left without homes and are currently sleeping in the streets. Problems such as a lack of food and water have worsened the situation.

Peru's President Alan Garcia summed it up when he stated that Lima had been blessed and spared. We are in a position to help. Everything is needed; from cots to shovels, from wheelbarrows to water, from blood to blankets. What can we do?

Here is a list of ways and places where we can help:


Countries all over the world are making it possible for people across the globe to help

How Canadians can help, click here


For wire transfers inside the United States:

• Account name: Embassy of Peru – Sismo Peru 2007

• Account number: 389060178

• Routing number: 021001088

• Bank address: HSBC Bank, USA, NA

1130 Connecticut Avenue, NW.
Washington DC 20036

Checks can be mailed to the following address:

• Embassy of Perú – Sismo Peru 2007

1700 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington DC 20036

For additional information

Please call (202) 833-9860

Many banks have opened accounts making it easy and convenient for us to support our brothers and sisters.

• Scotiabank
  

Dollars 0003022500

Soles 0005074657

For International donations SWIFT Code BSUDPEPL

• Interbank
  

Dollars 2000000001118

Soles 2000000001119

For International donations SWIFT Code BINPPEPL

• Banco de Crédito
  

Dollars 1931586951116

Soles 1931586582079

For International donations Swift Code BCPLPEPL

• BBVA Banco Continental

Dollars 0011-0444-4444444446

Soles 0011-0444-4444444444

Euros 0011-0444-4444444447

For International donations Swift Code BCONPEPL

• Ministry of Health (MINSA) Hospitals Dos de Mayo, Loayza etc
• ESSALUD Hospitals Rebagliatti, Almenara, Sabogal, etc
  
• FF.AA. (Air Force) and PNP (National Police) Hospitals Militar, Marina, FAP and Policía
• Hospital de la Solidaridad Plaza de Armas
  

• National Stadium on the Via Expresa
• Grupo Aéreo No 8 of Lima
• Municipality of San Borja
• Municipality of San Isidro

Palacio Municipal
Av. Los Incas Nº 270

Gerencia de Desarrollo Social
Av. Paul Harris cuadra 2

Gerencia de Administración Tributaria
Av. Petit Thouars Nº 3206

Sub Sede de Seguridad Ciudadana
Av. Carriquiry con Javier Prado

• Peruvian Parishes
• Wong

For Peruvians living overseas, you can also send emergency food and other items to the people who are suffering.

Enter www.ewong.com web page and register your email, you will immediately get a password in your email. Once you have this password, go ahead and shop, they even have facilitated a list of non-perishable goods. Wong will charge your credit card using Verified by Visa and will deliver the goods to the proper destination.

• Ebony Shopping Center
• Supermercado Plaza Vea del Centro Comercial San Borja
• Saga Falabella
• Supermercados Tottus
• Circuito del Pentagonito
• Director of the Red Cross in Peru, Gimena Palacios 471-0701 will give you information on donations that can be made
• Canned food products to Velasco Astete Avenue 1343 Dpto 302 Chacarilla del Estanque 372-2983 (Ivonne Labrousse de Gastañeta) Mincetur.
  

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# deedee says :
17 August, 2007 [ 16:25 ]

daughter and partner at base camps of huaraz-climbing peaks in the area since june-have not been able to get word if any quake activity in that region- anyone have first hand reports please contact concerned mom-thanks

# Sasha says :
18 August, 2007 [ 01:31 ]

Please, do you have a name and email address of someone at the Red Cross/Peru so that those of us abroad can make a donation?

Thank you very much.

# Sasha says :
18 August, 2007 [ 01:34 ]

Un Techo Para Mi Pais sounds like a wonderful option for donations.  Any idea how to send donations?

# William (Bill) Smith says :
18 August, 2007 [ 10:27 ]

How can I help the people of El Carmen?

# Juan says :
18 August, 2007 [ 10:32 ]

These people will give you a lot of info.

Jose Miguel Devéscovi Nextel 831*4670

Mariana Cilloniz 441-1327

Lourdes Bérninzon 264-1641 / 95-12-87-00

# Itala C. Valenzuela says :
18 August, 2007 [ 12:11 ]

I'm very grateful to receive this newsletter. I am a foreigner living in Lima,Perú, and I would love to receive your newsletters.

Thank you for providing names and phone numbers of people who are taking action to help the people in Ica, Pisco and Chincha.

# Mercedes Sánchez says :
18 August, 2007 [ 13:16 ]

I would like to help as a volunteer. Who can I contact?
Mercedes

# Mercedes Santisteban says :
18 August, 2007 [ 17:17 ]

You can also donate money to Monsenor Cabrejos, Cta. del Banco de Credito No. 1931586951-1-16 en Dolares, or Acc. No. 1931586582-0-79 en Soles, Caritas del Peru al 613-5200. The suffering people needs everything, they are also waiting for Drs. to be helped. They are 80,000 homeless.
Please pray for them.
God bless you.

# Alan says :
18 August, 2007 [ 17:17 ]

If you are in the US and would like to use a credit card or PayPal to make a donation, Peruviana Group, LLC is taking them on their web site.  This way, you won't need to mail a check or pay any wire tranfer fees.  This is a very good group of people that were planning on going to Peru next week and are now going to help the affected region.  Your donations will do directly to buy food, supplies and medicine.  This is not a charity group, so no tax deductions, but there is virtually no overhead; every dollar you donate will be spent helping people who desperately need it.

http://peruviana.com/eainpereef.html

# Alan says :
18 August, 2007 [ 17:22 ]

Sorry, I tried to make the above link bigger and it came out smaller:

http://peruviana.com/eainpereef.com

(you will need to cut and paste the link)

# Sally says :
18 August, 2007 [ 18:03 ]

Thanks for all the information in this web site. 

# Rosa Maria D. MacNeil says :
19 August, 2007 [ 12:03 ]

I spoke to Admiral Jorge Moscoso, Naval Attache at the Peruvian Embassy in Washington D.C. USA, he told me that a special request had been sent to to the U.S. Southern Command Center in Florida in regards to sending the USNS Hospital ship Comfort, standing by in Ecuador, back to Peru to give medical aid to the devastated areas south of Lima. Any follow-up at the American Embassy in Lima will be appreciated.
All Peruvian associations here in the Midwest area are currently working to send all help to the area!

# Juan Covarrubias says :
19 August, 2007 [ 20:40 ]

Un Techo para Mi Pais accepts donations through Western Union (Un Techo para Mi Pais, Peru) and also through their central website www.untechoparamipais.org, payable through paypal.  Construction of emergency homes begins this week and will continue until completion of a minimum of 100 homes, perhaps more depending on donations recieved. 
Best Regards.

# andrew robles says :
19 August, 2007 [ 22:14 ]

do they need any,medical volunteers??? any agencies, i could contact??? can speak,Spanish... thank-you

# andrew robles says :
19 August, 2007 [ 22:17 ]

what are my contacts ,here in dallas-ft.worth???? what associations??

# Alejandra Chavez says :
19 August, 2007 [ 23:04 ]

I'm a 13 yearold girl that was born in Arequipa Peru. I feel an even bigger responsability to help since I was acctually born there. I now live in Texas and I would like for you guys to tell me some locations that I can take things to donate to the victims of this catastrophy. Please contact me as soon as possible.

                                   Thank You,
                                       Alejandra C.

# Emilio J. Reyes says :
20 August, 2007 [ 00:44 ]

Iam have studied for 3 years to be a nurse and have worked in a hospital in Florida and Iam in Peru and I want to help the people here so if anyone could tell me how or who to contact I will be more than happy to do it, thanks.

# Lily Silverthorn says :
20 August, 2007 [ 01:49 ]

For those that live in USA,you can make your donations to the Salvation Army at your local town. THe Salvation Army also have a Chapter in Peru.  The SAlvation Army is a very old organization and it can be trusted.  All donations are tax deductible. Call or check the internet for their local address or phone. Make sure you ask for Disaster Release and be specific on your donation, like donation for Peru earthquake/tsunami on your check or credit card donations.    

# Sarah Coleman says :
20 August, 2007 [ 21:24 ]

I am currently traveling in South America and arriving in Lima tommorow.  I was wondering if you could let me know of any volunteering oppertunities there are.

Thanks

# carla campana says :
20 August, 2007 [ 21:24 ]

For those who live in florida,you can go to the web. www.consuladoperu.com
and then press: noticias del sismo.
and you are gonna find different places to donate items People are helping THANK GOD.
Today I went to the one in miami.

that is located in : 7050 N.W 51ST MIAMI FLORIDA 33166.
F.A.P (AIR FORCE FROM PERU)and the people that are helping there are running short of hands,meaning they need extra help to organize all donations so if you are available and want to help I suggest to spend a couple of hours organazing all clothing by gender.WE NEED THE HELP!
Also I was told by the helpers that they are two full hangars with clothing and now they need medicine all kinds:

aspirin,ibuprofen,cotton,gauze,diapers for children and adults,wheelchairs,alcohol,peroxide,tents,sleeping bags,flashligths,batteries,shovels etc.

It brings tears to my eyes washing all the bad news and pain on tv about our beautiful country .So lets turn this tears into joy by helping then rebuild the hole city and bring back those wonderful times of dancing (FESTEJO AND DRINKING PISCO IN HONOR TO OUR CITY)

GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU,AND LETS UNITED OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS.

# Emilio Reyes says :
20 August, 2007 [ 21:45 ]

Sarah, there is actually no voluntering available because everything is undercontrol they told me when I called today. Iam a nurse that is in peru at the moment and wanted to help and they told me that everything was under control. You can donate blood that's what they are in need of at the moment.

# Daphne says :
21 August, 2007 [ 07:18 ]

Deedee. I too have friends in Huaraz. I just heard that they were at altitude when the quake struck, but they did not feel it. They are safe and because of the distance from the epicenter no casualties have been reported there. Chances are they may not even know about it if they are somewhere remote.

# PERUVIANA says :
21 August, 2007 [ 09:55 ]

Hello! This is PERUVIANA getting ready to leave this Friday for Peru! We are full of energy and adrenaline, and bringing our relief money as well as many other items bought her (too expensive to buy in Peru). We will account for EVERY dollar returning receipts to all our gift donors (we will pay credit card fees, postage, and any tax, as we are NOT a non-profit organization).

All the USA people, continue reading in the internet the news about Peru (i.e. yahoo news) but click, click, please on the Peru earthquake news! Peru's news have been pushed to the back, we need them again to be front-page news.

God Bless!

Peruviana Staff
New Jersey and the USA
www.peruviana.com

# Sylv says :
21 August, 2007 [ 13:33 ]

Hi. I have a friend in desperate need in Pisco. I am thinking it is better for me to wire him money for him the buy the things he needs there - but I am wondering about whether to send things he needs by post from England - anyone know if post is getting through to Pisco? Is it secure? or is it likely others in equal need may take the things I have sent for him and his family?

Or does anyone know know of any aid agencies that will recieve and pass on goods to specific people?

Thanks

# Carlos Cueto Reja says :
21 August, 2007 [ 17:16 ]

I am a Laboratorist Technologist with over 24 years of experience in th USA. If my expertise can be of use, Pleae contact me, I would be more than happy to help with hemograma, transfussions, etc. Microbiology, Parasitology. I Have worked in hospitals for over 12 years.
Hoping for the possibility of helping the victims. I do not have a car though!

# LIly in CA says :
22 August, 2007 [ 14:45 ]

Answering to Sylv:

As I mention the Salvation Army has a chapter in Peru you can donate on your local S A make sure you be specific, for Pisco Peru 

85% of the house in Pisca has been distroyed, My family en Pisco wentto live with their family in Ica. It is going to take a long time to rebuld, right now they need food, water, medicine, clothes, they lost it all. 

All they took was blanks to keep themselves warm running from the tsunami. 

God Bless you

Lily in CA USA

 

# Year 9 Collegiate, Tasmania, Australia says :
23 August, 2007 [ 00:24 ]

Hello, My school in Tasmania, Australia are very sympathetic to your misfortune with the earthquake and we are raising money to rebuild the school in Pucusana.
We hope our donations help.

# lily in CA says :
23 August, 2007 [ 00:33 ]

I just spoke to some relatives in Ica/Pisco Peru. help is not getting here fast enough. People need water, food, clothes, shoes, socks, blankets, and not to mention shelter some old people that couldn't walk far enough stay behind and have built shelter withe the debris. If you can sent directly to the family is the best, there is no order in distributing the supply if the supply is distribute it is for a few only after people waiting in line for hours. We have sent  money to them directly but the people that has no family abroad are dying from luck of help. The fisherman can not work because their boats are destroyed and they are not allow to go back not even to repair them, besides he ocean is in not condition to fish. The water is muddy and the earth still tremble. While I was talking to my niece there was a 6 point quake and some of the standing walls come down. There are still digging for death people.  Please help in any way you can. 

     

# 36th Chamber Shaolin Kung Fu says :
23 August, 2007 [ 18:11 ]

AMITUOFO! MY NAME IS SHIFU LUNA. I HAVE STARTED A FOOD AND CLOTHING DRIVE HERE IN AURORA, ILLINOIS. MY SCHOOL IS TRYING TO SEND GOODS TO PERU BUT CANNOT FIND A WAY TO SEND IT. EVERYONE SAYS IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE. UNFORTUNATELY WE DO NOT HAVE A LOT OF MONEY BUT WE ARE RAISING 2000 LBS. OF SUPPLIES FOR PERU. WE WANT TO HELP YOU WITH ALL OUR HEARTS! IF THERE IS ANYONE WHO CAN HELP US TO HELP PERU PLEASE CALL: 630-859-8606 ASK FOR ME. AMITUOFO!

# lily says :
23 August, 2007 [ 20:30 ]

Amituofo

You can check with the local Peruvian embassy in Illinois or donate it to the local Salvation Army and tell them it is for Peru victims of the earthquake?tsunami. 

I also had heard the shipping cost more than the value of goods. You can also check with airlines that go to Lima Peru.  I heard that some airlines are taking packages to Peru without charge. It won't hurt to ask. 

Also do a google search on Peru news. 

God bless you

   

# fran says :
1 September, 2007 [ 11:43 ]

In Bridgeport, Ct. people can help with blankets, bandages and water. Please bring these items to "Compare Supermarket" on East Main Street. Please. While your there buy a few "Peruvian" flags. Display them proudly. My husbands family is from Peru and are planning a trip there soon.

# Joan Mahon says :
5 September, 2007 [ 20:03 ]

Asociacion de Caridades San Vicente works directly with Fr. Alfonso Berrade, whose church in Pisco (San Clemente) was destroyed and parishioners perished while at Mass. Volunteers from this Association are receiving donations and trucking tons of food, blankets, toilet paper, diapers, etc. every week. If you wish to donate directly to their account, it is #194-15667907-1-67 in Banco de Credito, Sucursal de Miraflores. Feel free to contact them through the Parroquia Virgen Milagrosa, #444-2212. I can guarantee help will reach people in need, with no administrative costs involved. They're doing a wonderful job. Please help them. If anyone wants more information, let me know.

# Frances Coleman says :
6 September, 2007 [ 11:44 ]

    I have been hearing LOTS and LOTS of rumors that all of the stuff us Americans are sending to Peru are NOT getting to the people in Ica/Pisco.

The bags of clothes and medicines and cosmetics and the like are either being stored away in some type of warehouse or are being rifled through by unscrupulous individuals and they are actually taking what they like for themselves!

Who is regulating the distribution of clothing and the like in these area's?

Is there a relief station set up and people come and pick up what they need? Is there anyone making sure no one is double dipping or that the people taking stuff are not from a area not hit by the earthquake?

There are so many rumors on the Internet and amongst people in the Peruvian community where I live that everyone is getting scared to send anything to Ica/Pisco. They believe the wrong people are getting the stuff they sent or that it is not getting to the victims at all.

The people here in Bridgeport are NOT rich at all and are scraping the bottom of the barrel to give and give some more.

Their hearts are full of love and they are so happy to share what they have with their fellow Peruvians.

I am married to a Peruvian and love the country and all it stands for.

Peru is absolutely breathtaking and amazing. The people and their different cultures is what makes Peru the best country in South America. So many different things make up Peru it is so diverse. Like I said Peru is breathtakingly beautiful!

All of our prayers are with you and your families.


Bless you all.

# Fran says :
6 September, 2007 [ 12:02 ]

To anyone that lives in or near Bridgeport, Connecticut gather up everything you have laying around the house that can be used in Peru.

Especially clothing, blankets, sleeping bags, tents, bottled water, shampoo, bars of soap, baby diapers, formula, dried pet food, bandages, rubbing alcohol, Ibruprofen, Etc.

Drop it all off at "Taco Loco" on Fairfield Avenue or the "Compare Supermarket" on East Main Street or Fairfield Avenue or contact me at fcolemanct@yahoo.com and I will help you.

Please spare what you can. Remember it is WINTER in Peru right now and people are sleeping on cots outside with thin sheets covering them. It is a desperate situation these people are in. They need our help and prayers. Send your love to Peru today...  [[[ ---  YYY 

# Joan Mahon says :
6 September, 2007 [ 12:07 ]

Frances, It breaks my heart to see your note.  And you're right.  These things do happen.  I lived in Peru over 30 years, through several awful earthquakes, and have seen what occurs at times like these, which is why I'm working directly with the organization which I've been assisting and supporting since 1997, Asociacion de Caridades San Vicente, in Miraflores.  There are government warehouses where donations received from organized charities must deposit the aid.  But distribution is not so well organized--due to crisis conditions and, yes, some level of corruption which happens everywhere--let's remember Katrina.  I could tell you a lot more but hesitate to put more on this site at this time.  All one can say at this point is that our giving must be in good faith and trust, and hope that those who are needy do receive it.  But I would also like to refer you to www.famvin.org/en, a website of the International Vincentian Family, for more information on how you or anyone you know might donate directly to Asociacion de Caridades San Vicente.  Their volunteers (Vicentinas) are taking ALL donations to Pisco personally and delivering to the Sisters of Charity for families affected.  We've found free transportation.  No extra costs going anywhere.  Please don't lose faith. Take care--and visit the website's several entries and comments and reports on this subject.      

# Jorge Guevara says :
10 September, 2007 [ 23:23 ]

To all my Peruvians Brothers and Sisters let us put aside our differences for a moment; our country has been devastated by an unforgivable natural disaster. It is time we came together to help those who has lost everything and whose suffering is more than most could bear. Begin a new day by sharing and feel that you have done something right today, just by donating al least one dollar...Just one Dollar....(see above  information on how to send donations)

Jorge Guevara
 

# REBECCA TORRES says :
26 November, 2007 [ 12:48 ]

26TH OF NOVEMBER  I LIVE IN ILLINOIS AND I WOULD LOVE TO HELP PERU IN ANY WAY. PLEASE EMAIL ME ASAP. WHERE CAN I DONATE CLOTHES,FOOD, WATER,SHOES. ANYTHING. I'LL BE HAPPY TO HELP. MAY GOD BE WITH EVERYONE IN PERU AND WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR EVERYONE.  GOD BLESS.

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