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By: Matthew Youkilis and Simona Shemer - August 18, 2021
As part of its response, SmartAID teamed up with international aid group Third Wave Volunteers to send out small teams to assess areas affected by the earthquake, like Les Cayes, Camp Perrin, and Jeremie. Third Wave specializes in mobilizing medical and non-medical volunteers, aid, and general resilience after natural disasters.
Shachar Zahavi, SmartAID’s founding director, tells NoCamels that the earthquake destroyed and contaminated water supplies, creating an urgent need for safe and clean drinking water. In response, SmartAID will install new water units for fresh, clean drinking water, and solar-powered lighting for energy in some of the most hard-hit communities.
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