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A DIRECT APPEAL FROM ALEXANDRA LEE, DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURE FOR HUMANITY - AUCKLAND AND CAMERON SINCLAIR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ARCHITECTURE FOR HUMANITY

Architecture for Humanity is working with the Auckland, New Zealand chapter to help fund raise to Build Back Christchurch. Today a violent earthquake has struck Christchurch, New Zealand and a state of emergency has been declared in the city. Massive property damage and a rising death toll is ongoing; latest news at NZ Herald or find us on Facebook – Christchurch Earthquake Relief.

Here is how you can help.

If you are in New Zealand please donate here, If you are in the United States then donate here

Your donations will be used by Architecture for Humanity Auckland in the steps following immediate work on rescue of people caught in the quake, on rebuilding areas of Christchurch worst affected by the disaster. The team working with communities on the ground in Christchurch and will continue our support for the residents of the city.

Thank you for your support. Our hearts and thoughts are with the residents of Christchurch, and in particular families that lost a loved one in this disaster.

Alexandra Lee and Cameron Sinclair