"People of 'La Expansion' (a neighborhood in the city of Ica) said it was the first time they were getting water since the earthquake," says Mauro Solorzano, a World Vision staff member who was deployed from Ayacucho to assist with quake relief efforts. "Our support was a great relief for them!" (c) 2007/World Vision

Aid groups, including World Vision, are making a concerted effort to alleviate the great need for water, food, and shelter.

Water Cisterns Installed

Our teams report that three water cisterns are now installed in three of Ica province's hardest-hit municipalities: Ica city, Chincha, and Pisco. To date, World Vision has provided emergency assistance to an estimated 2,900 families in these areas.

In Ica city, the capital of the province by the same name, World Vision distributed 27,000 liters of water to 1,500 thirsty families in four outlying neighborhoods over the weekend.

Meanwhile, more than 755 families received blankets, shoes, clothing, and hygiene kits in Chincha and Pisco this weekend. Sixty tents also were delivered to the two sites, and additional food packages and hygiene kits are en route to Pisco.

Rebuilding Plans

World Vision's office in Peru is continuing relief operations while preparing to begin reconstruction efforts in the heavily damaged communities of Senor de Luren (Ica city); Tupac Amaru and San Clemente (Pisco); and Tambo de Mora (Chincha).

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