Help the victims of the crisis in Haiti with this collection drive and/or help sorting and packing supplies for shipment. Efforts organized by the BAS social action chevra through Afya Foundation.

The news we hear is tragic, the aftermath destruction of a 7.3 earthquake and the aftershocks have proven disastrous. Thousands are dead, hundreds of thousands are injured, homeless and starving. Haiti, an underserved and poverty stricken nation, is now faced with a natural catastrophe. It is imperative that we all respond as quickly as possible with life supporting supplies.

The Afya Foundation, http://afyafoundation.org, is a local organization that collects medical supplies and other much needed materials for shipment to third world nations. Afya has a strong relationship with Partners in Health, a nongovernmental organization that is deeply involved in the Haiti relief effort through its network of rural health facilities. The organization has already sent several large shipments of supplies to Haiti, and is working around the clock to send more urgently needed items. The Bet Am Shalom community can help!

Let us work with the AFYA Foundation to support the people of Haiti with the urgently needed supplies listed below.

In addition, AFYA needs volunteers to help sort and pack supplies. All ages are welcome. Of course, young children must be supervised by an adult. Finally, AFYA needs financial support in order to sustain their efforts. Please consider a donation to the organization.

Each of us can make a difference, and together we can help to bring health benefits to a country in crisis.

Urgently Needed Supplies (new or gently used but in good condition, clean):

Sleeping bags
Blankets
Towels
Sheets
Clothing
Shoes (closed toe)

Urgently Needed Medical Supplies (needed in large quantities, may not be less than 5 months from expiration):

Water Purification Tablets
Electrolyte Tablets
Water
Small Water Buckets
Ensure (or any liquid food supplement)
Respiratory masks
Personal care items
Gauze
Bandages
IV Starter Kits
Syringes
Gloves
Needles
Ringers
Hand Sanitizer
Topical Antiseptic
Casting Materials
Cotton