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March 3, 2010

Correction

The Haiti Mission has been rescheduled for May 14–22, 2010. For more information on the situation in Bon Repos, Haiti, visit the following links:

www.emascanada.org/haitireport.htm

www.emascanada.org/disasterrelief_Haiti.htm

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February 25, 2010

Volunteers Urgently Needed for Haiti

We have an urgent request, from our colleagues at Medical Teams International (MTI), to provide healthcare volunteers to bring assistance to the people of Haiti. The following are needed:

Physicians, RNs and Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants with a variety of specialties (ER, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Peds).

Click to read more.

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February 11, 2010

Urgent Need in Haiti
Aid Slow to Reach the “Bon Repos” Community.
EMAS CANADA stepping in to fill the gap.

Many of the communities, surrounding Port-au-Prince, have been left in shambles. It is estimated that 200,000 have lost their lives, 300,000 have been injured, 4,000 have had amputations, and 1.5 million people are homeless. The needs are enormous.

International aid doesn't appear to be reaching the outlying communities of Port-au-Prince, including "Bon Repos" where EMAS CANADA has been sending missions teams for over 10 years. Our Haitian team has set up a makeshift emergency operations centre and is mobilizing their community for humanitarian relief action. They've received some funds from EMAS CANADA and were able to distribute food and water to 500 people. There are an estimated 50,000 people in this region of Port-au-Prince and many without food or water, trying to stay alive. We are sending more funds directly to our team on location who purchase supplies locally. Your contribution is greatly needed.

 

Click the above button to donate.
From the "Fund/Designation" drop-down menu, click on
the triangle on the right and select from the "Disaster Relief" options.

Thank you for your support.

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January 19, 2010

EMAS Haiti Team Leader,
Dr. Pierre Plourde, in the News

CBC News Article:  Wave of Outbreaks Feared in Haiti

WRHA Article:  After the Dust Settles

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January 16, 2010

Narrow Escapes in Haiti
Thanking God for Miracles

Some of our Haitian counterparts have had close calls in escaping death as a result of the earthquake.

Denis, although injured, is alive and well and so is his family. Dr. Jude and Dr. Robert and their families are fine, although Jude narrowly escaped, being crushed in a collapsing building, by mere seconds.

The local church building collapsed killing 2 or 3 people who were inside. Had the earthquake hit only 30 minutes later, the church would have been packed with people for evening service.

We thank God that His hand can be seen,
even in circumstances like these.

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January 15, 2010

Devastating Earthquake in Haiti

EMAS CANADA is responding to assist the thousands of victims of the deadly 7.0 earthquake that hit 10 miles from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on January 12. It was followed by several powerful aftershocks which were felt over 200 miles away. Tens of thousands have lost their lives and countless have been injured. The needs are enormous.                            Click for more...

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January 2010

Correction

The Uganda Team is expected to travel in September 2010, not in August.  For more information visit the following links:

www.emascanada.org/recruitmentugandateammembers.htm

www.emascanada.org/ugandareport.htm

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November 2009

Team Leader Needed—Costa Rica

A new team leader is needed to continue the work and keep this region active. See the Costa Rica web page or contact the EMAS CANADA office for more information.

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April 2009

EMAS Newly Appointed Executive Director

The Board of Directors of EMAS is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Wills as Executive Director effective April 1, 2009.

For the past year, Michael has served as our part-time Development Director and the Board has valued his contribution to the strengthening of our programs and his passion for serving the needy in our Lord's name. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading the strengthening and development of our work overseas.

Michael has many years of experience in overseas development and has most recently been an independent consultant, specializing in microfinance, working with Opportunity International and the World Bank in Africa, Asia and countries of the Former Soviet Union. Previously, he was a Partner with Ernst & Young Management Consulting and Principal with KPMG Consulting in Toronto. He currently serves as Chair of Access Community Capital Fund, a microfinance organization in Toronto, and has been a member of the Boards of several NGOs, including Opportunity International Canada and UNICEF Canada. He is a member of Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, is married to Anna Dunets and has two daughters.

H. A. Visser
EMAS Chair

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May 2008

The China Earthquake
Ningxia, Gansu and Qinghai

The Sichuan Province in China West was hit by a devastating 8.0 earthquake on May 12, 2008. This powerful earthquake also affected the neighbouring provinces of Gansu, Qinghai and Ningxia. Close to 80,000 people were killed and many millions lost their homes. Gannan has suffered considerable damage with many deaths and injuries, including damage to one of the EMAS hospitals.

Click for more information on the EMAS China West project.

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Team Mission Trips

EMAS provides bursaries for medical students who are doing electives overseas (one bursary per student). Funds are available to all healthcare students who are able to arrange an elective overseas or join an EMAS team. The amount available depends on the duration and location of the overseas elective. For more information, please contact the EMAS CANADA National Office ~

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Tax-Smart Giving Opportunities

We now have an EMAS Development Trust Fund. (See Planned Giving.) This trust fund incorporates the benefits concerning capital gains tax on charitable gifts of publicly listed securities, that was contained in the 2006 federal budget. Namely, non-cash assets donated to charitable organizations will not result in any capital gains tax being attributed to the donor. Because Ottawa has given charitable organizations this added benefit, it is more profitable to you to support EMAS CANADA initiatives.

In addition to gifts of publicly listed securities and stocks, you may also make gifts of life insurance, annuities, revocable and irrevocable trusts, or leave a bequest in your will through the Planned Giving Program. Brochures regarding these different types of gifts can be accessed on the Planned Giving page of this website or can be requested through the EMAS CANADA National Office ~

For information on EMAS initiatives
world-wide, see
Mission Projects