ADRA provides emergency aid to flooded Colombians
SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND, USA - The
Adventist Development and Relief Agency International (ADRA) is providing
emergency aid to more than 1,200 hungry and now homeless flood survivors
of Soledad, Colombia.
"Flooding devastated the area by
wiping out farms and crops and destroying homes," states Frank Teeuwen,
Bureau Chief for Disaster Preparedness and Response for ADRA International.
"By responding to both large and small disasters, ADRA demonstrates
care for individuals who are suffering."
Packaged in re-usable plastic bags, emergency food parcels include rice, beans, lentils, sugar, salt, oil, powdered milk, green plantains, and fresh vegetables. In addition, blankets and mattresses are being supplied.
Surrounded by rivers, Soledad is a small city located south of Barranquilla, capital of the state of Atlantico in the northern region of Colombia. Unusually heavy rains overflowed the rivers, causing flooding. In addition, the area had been saturated by the rains of Hurricane Joy.
An internationally recognized non-governmental organization, ADRA is active in more than 120 nations. ADRA was granted general consultative status by the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations in 1997.
ADRA is an independent humanitarian agency established with the specific purpose of individual and community development and disaster relief. Without regard to age, ethnicity, or political or religious association, ADRA assists more than 19 million children, women, and men annually. To donate to ADRA's disaster assistance programs call toll-free 1-888-237-2367 or make an online contribution.
Contact:
Norma Sahlin, Media Relations Manager
Telephone: 301-680-6355
Fax: 301-680-6370
Toll-free in USA: 800-931-2372
ADRA International Headquarters
12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Ph: 800-424-ADRA (2372); Fax: 301-680-6370
E-mail: Norma Sahlin, Media Relations Manager