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Peru earthquake update 3

UNICEF’s Representative in Peru, Dr. Guido Cornale, reports that UNICEF will be distributing water-purification tablets, water containers, oral rehydration salts and water tanks with a 10,000-liter capacity. Access to clean water is critical in an emergency to prevent the spread of disease.

You can read the latest news release here. We'll continue posting info as we receive it.

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Posted by Alisa Aydin, UNICEF USA on August 16, 2007 5:08 PM |

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Comments (2)

Kelsie Jackson:

Godspeed to all relief workers in Peru. I know there are children who desperately need you, and I am proud for and of you and all you do on their behalf. Again, may God speed and protect your efforts to bring hope and care to the children of Peru.

Posted by Kelsie Jackson | August 16, 2007 10:54 PM

Posted on August 16, 2007 22:54

andrea:

hi my name is andrea and i just become a voluntier for unicef,i will like to now if in something i can help beside monetary way,like been a voluntier in this disaster.im a peruvian girl that move to the united states six years ago,im devastate from this news about this eartquack that distroy that tows that my and my family grow up in.lating u guys know that im able to help i just have to see God bless peru in this moments.

Posted by andrea | August 17, 2007 12:13 AM

Posted on August 17, 2007 00:13

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