Convoy of Hope aids Peru earthquake victims

FedEx, in an ongoing partnership with Convoy, is transporting relief supplies to Miami for free. The Peruvian Air Force then will airlift the supplies to the country’s most-affected areas.

Residents of Peru – at least 1,500 of them injured – are dealing with more than 100 aftershocks and finding shelter from the country’s winter weather. According to Convoy, airports and most roads are closed, and communication and transportation are limited.

“Our teams are prepared to leave for the area, but because of the severely compromised infrastructure, we’re evaluating the best way to respond further,” Convoy International Director Kenton Moody said in a news release.

Donations to help Convoy assist Peru can be given at www.convoyofhope.org.