Peru Earthquake: Hands On Disaster Response Update 1

Hands On Disaster Response (HODR), a volunteer-driven 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, has dispatched a team to assess the devastated southern desert region of Peru. A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck the country on August 15, killing over 500 people and causing significant damage to infrastructure and homes.

ABOUT: Hands On Disaster Response is a US-based, volunteer-driven, 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to timely disaster response and relief. HODR strives to provide hands-on relief to survivors of natural disasters with maximum speed and minimum bureaucracy. Our projects focus on applying volunteer resources and expertise to communities affected by natural disaster; projects typically focus on rebuilding and community development. Previous projects have included Thailand (2004 Southeast Asian Tsunami), USA (Hurricane Katrina), Indonesia (2006 Jogjakarta earthquake), and the Philippines (Typhoon Reming). Donations made to HODR are tax deductible.

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[giancarlit0]

thanks !!!