Hope for Haiti Now Distributing Remaining $31 Million

 “Hope for Haiti Now” announced the allocation of the remaining $31 million -- of the $66 million in total -- raised through the Emmy-nominated telethon “Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief.”  The $31 million will be distributed in two payments to partner organizations including Oxfam America, Partners In Health, UNICEF, United Nations World Food Programme, Yelé Haiti Foundation, and the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund that are focused on recovery and reconstruction efforts in Haiti. The first payment was made on Friday, July 2^nd and the second payment will be in December 2010, following an assessment of the effectiveness of the funds’ use. 

“Nearly six months after the devastating earthquake, more than 1.5 million people remain homeless as the rainy season brings flooding and increases the spread of disease throughout the country,” said George Clooney. “This money will help with rebuilding efforts.  We are extremely grateful to all those who donated so generously, and hope we can keep the people of Haiti front and center in the minds of the American public – their road to a full recovery is a long one.”   

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