FHI/Peru will be sending children's clothing
to flood victims in Peru, to assist families who have lost homes and crops
there. Government officials estimate that 46,000 people are affected in
6 departments, with 8,000 homes damaged, 47,000 hectares of crops affected
and 8,000 hectares of crops lost completely.
FHI/Peru will concentrate initial clothing
distributions in Puno department and will investigate further efforts there
in the coming days. While FHI/Peru does not have an operation in Puno,
it will seek out partnerships with organisations and churches already working
in the area.
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