Source : Ahmadiyya Muslim Community - USA, Press Release
By Staff writer
On behalf of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of the United States it was announced today that they have partnered with the charitable and relief organization Humanity First (http://usa.humanityfirst.org/) to help the people of Haiti in this time of crisis.
"Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community are volunteering with Humanity First to be sent to Haiti as a rescue team to provide relief to local victims," the press release stated.
In response to the 7.0 earthquake that leveled the Capital of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, Humanity First immediately mobilized its Disaster Response Team to Haiti for distribution of emergency supplies.
"Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA (including doctors) are joining them for this cause," anounced the press release. "Preliminary relief efforts are focused on the distribution of food, water, medical assistance, and emotional support," it further stated.
“This is a truly tragic incident and the level of devastation can scarcely be comprehended” said Dr. Nasim Rehmatullah, Vice President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA. “Our prayers are with all those who have been affected by the earthquake. May God Almighty grant them strength and endurance at this time.”
About the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community:
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a dynamic, reformist and fast growing international movement within Islam. Founded in 1889, the Community spans over 190 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, established in 1921, is the first American-Muslim organization.
Humanity First is registered in 25 countries across 6 continents, and has been responding to disasters and working on human development projects since 1992. These have included the earthquakes in Turkey, Pakistan, Japan and Iran, floods in Africa and Latin America, storms and tsunamis in the USA, Indonesia and Bangladesh, and conflicts in Eastern Europe. Over 93% of donated funds are spent directly on aid projects.
Contact:
Waseem Sayed, Spokesperson
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community - USA
909-636-4397, Waseem.sayed@ahmadiyya.us
15000 Good Hope Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20905
Phone: 202-380-2083, www.ahmadiyya.us
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