Peru Earthquake: Hands On Disaster Response Update 2

Hands On Disaster Response (HODR), a volunteer-driven 501(c)3 nonprofit organization,announced the launch of a volunteer project to help the devastated Pisco province of Peru recover and rebuild. A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Peru on August 15, killing over 500 people, interrupting schools,disrupting livelihoods, and destroying over 40,000 homes.




A HODR assessment team arrived in Peru August 20, 2007. After touring some of the region's hardest-hit towns and populations, the team has identified a community where it can have a maximum impact. Over the next
few months, HODR volunteers will support the recovery efforts of Pisco through a variety of cleanup, rebuilding, and community development projects.




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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