No plans yet for Chilean relief at Humber
Posted on 03. Mar, 2010 by JoanaDraghici in News
Katelyn McCallion
Senior Reporter
Two programs responsible for fundraising on campus, the Humber Student Federation and the fundraising volunteer management program, said they have yet to put together any fundraising events for Chile.
“Most of the fundraising has been done for Haiti,” said director of programming for Humber Student Federation, Aaron Miller, referring to the 7.0 magnitude quake that devastated the Caribbean nation almost two months ago.
On Feb. 27, a stronger earthquake shook Chile registering at a magnitude of 8.8, killing around 795 people and leaving many still unaccounted for.
The program co-ordinator for the fundraising and volunteer management program, Ken Wyman, said despite heavy workloads, the students are still eager to plan an event for Chile.
“Students are often concerned and step up to the plate,” said Wyman, but added there is always room for students to get more involved.
Wyman said Chile has been an earthquake zone for years and a situation like this requires immediate attention.
He added being ready to fundraise is something his students should be prepared for.
“We know how often charities face emergency fundraisers,” said Wyman.
Manager of international recruitment at the International Centre, Linda Chao, said there aren’t any international students from Chile studying at Humber this year.
“Our sincere condolences go out to the people who have friends and family in Chile,” said Chao. “We encourage students to come to the international centre if they need help.”
Wyman said when fundraising does begin it’s important to leave the money undistributed so it can be put towards the areas most in need.
It’s also important to let the experts decide what areas would benefit the most, he said.
“I’ve spent some time in Chile and visited the projects on the ground,” said Wyman about programs initiated in the country prior to this disaster.
“Its not going to end in the last few days or few months, it’s going to take years to rebuild.”
In 1960, Chile was hit by one of the biggest quakes ever recorded at a magnitude of 9.5, killing 1,655 people.
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