P&G Aids Earthquake Victims
For several weeks now, headlines from all over the world have mentioned, in one way or another, the devastation and tragedy that struck the country of Haiti. With thousands of people feared dead, buried in the rubble and thousands more literally left homeless by the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake, people from all over the world have pledged help for the victims in Haiti.
Procter & Gamble, one of the world’s most recognized companies, has given the people of Haiti various contributions amounting to over $1 million dollars and counting. Several P&G executives, employees and even retirees have pledged to help and support Haitians in any way they can.
P&G products and cash have been donated to help aid not only the victims themselves, but also the other volunteers who are helping in Haiti.
In addition to all these, P&G has also provided 6 million packets of PUR, a technology the company offers to help purify water. This quantity is said to be enough to provide the victims with clean water for three months, a supply worth 60 million liters. PUR packets disinfect and purify water through a cloth filter. It removes dirt and other harmful substances in the water, making it safe to drink. P&G has been constantly supplying PUR packets to disaster-stricken countries, like the countries devastated during the Asian Tsunami in December 2004.
The Cincinnati-based company, known for its products such as Tide detergents, Pampers Diapers and Crest Toothpaste, said that their donations are ready whenever relief agencies need them.
P&G has partnered with several organizations in aiding the relief operations in Haiti. These include AmeriCares, Global Medic, CARE, PSI, Samaritan’s Purse, Pure Compassion Ministries and World Vision. It has also sent medical teams to Haiti to help care for the Haitians who got sick and injured in the January 2010 quake.