Emergency Response

Hurricane Matthew Damage in Haiti: Next Steps The Haitian non-government organization ‘Espoir Avec Christ’, whom Rose Charities partners with, is currently evaluating the present needs in Miragaone post Hurricane Matthew as they decide on the best way to help next. The situation is overwhelming. The committee is considering providing some materials for families to start rebuilding the homes … Read More

Food Distribution in Haiti following Hurricane Matthew Rose Charities provided funds for a second food distribution to families in Miragoane, Haiti who were significantly impacted by Hurricane Matthew.   The first food distribution of rice, spaghetti and oil served 170 families. The second, which was also supported by another Canadian based non-government organization (Razak Foundation), provided … Read More

Update on post Hurricane relief in Haiti As many have been following, Hurricane Matthew caused extensive damage in southwestern Haiti. Amidst the overwhelming devastation, Rose Charities has begun to help out in the southern coastal area of Miragoane. For the past four years, we have been working in ten communities in Miragoane. All of these … Read More

The Storm Hurricane Matthew swept through Haiti this week leaving devastation and over 800 dead. In most cases it is the poorest families that have lost the most. Imagine trying to shelter from a storm like this in a flimsy shanty house on a hillside or by a dry riverbed. Many houses and vegetable gardens were simply … Read More

Sarala’s 89-year-old mother is an extraordinary volunteer, helping the village of Kopu Guan in Nepal to rebuild homes after the earthquake. Her daughter, Sarala, organized a distribution of supplies, solar lamps and blankets, selected 3 of the poorest families, helped them get land-title and build new homes. At her side is her 89-year-old mother who … Read More

Nepal Earthquake Assistance Rose Charities Canada in conjunction with AMDA Canada has commenced an assistance progam for yesterday’s major earthquake in Nepal and surrounding areas. AMDA International is a major partner of Rose Charities and is one of the most respected emergency relief organizations, having sent hundreds of worldwide emergency medical missions over the last … Read More

Thanks to your generous donations Rose Charities was able to provide $10,000 to our partners Kopernik  to help them distribute water filters and solar lamps to those most in need.      Your donation helped us fund ,the distribution of solar lamps and water filters  reaching 3,820 typhoon survivors on  Negros, Panay and Cebu Islands. These people … Read More

Many fishermen lost their boats in the Haiyan Typhoon and have been unable to return to fishing and support their families. Our contact in the Philippines ‘Jun Jun ” has come up with a solution. He writes Building of Small outrigger boats made of fiberglass hull.  I had talked with Mayor Escario of Bantayan and … Read More