Helping Peruvians after the devastating floods that have devastated the country
Several areas in Peru are still in a state of emergency due to El Niño Costero has brought heavy rains since last weekend and thus overflowing rivers and mudslides in the northern area of the country. The human losses have increased in recent days and 72 killed in the local media reported.
Given that Peru needs donations and volunteers, many countries have mobilized to raise money, clothes, food, first aid kits, mattresses, among other products necessary- for the victims.
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has arranged our embassies and consulates, distributed in all continents, open bank accounts to receive donations for the victims, so that our compatriots abroad, as well as people of good will, to offer their support, "the Peruvian Foreign Ministry in a statement.
Here are some ways that you too can be part of the support needed by the South American country:
The Peruvian Red Cross:
This organization continues to bring help in mobilizing emergency relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction siblings affected by disasters. Click the following link for more information on how to donate instructions.
Embassy of Peru in the United States:
Since Monday 20 March this government agency has established a bank account at Bank of America to receive donations to help the victims of natural disasters that are affecting right now to Peru.
Go Fund Me:
Volunteer groups have mobilized to help the victims of the Trujillo area, one of the most affected areas. In the link below you can donate through the account 'for Peru's Flooding Relief', created by Cristina González-Otoyala, Peruvian publicist based in New York ,.
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