Dear friends,

Yesterday evening, northwestern Ecuador was struck by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. The quake was felt throughout Ecuador as well as in the neighboring countries of Peru and Colombia. Over 230 people have been reported dead, thousands are injured, and hundreds more are missing. Damages include collapsed bridges, crumbled buildings, and destroyed roadways. Many families have lost their homes and livelihoods. Neighborhood schools and hospitals have also been destroyed.

We are thankful that Riobamba and the FIBUSPAM clinic have not been affected and all our staff are safe.

In response to yesterday’s events, we are establishing a special fund that will be used to meet the medical and social needs of Ecuadorians who have been impacted by this devastating earthquake. Please click here to support Ecuadorian families who are suffering as a result of yesterday’s quake. All funds raised will be used to support mobile medical clinics to affected communities and to provide clean water, food, shelter, and supplies to earthquake victims.

Thank you for your continued support of FIBUSPAM and our work in Ecuador.

Kind regards,

Sarah Marjane

Executive Director

FIBUSPAM, Inc.