http://www.PR.com/ Latest news releases from PR.com for Humanity First, USA Inc. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:11:07 -0500 © 2012 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 en-us http://www.PR.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.PR.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides Free Press Release Distribution, & is a unique Directory of Businesses, Products, Services, & Jobs - in all industries. Find Full Company Profiles. http://www.pr.com/press-release/381734 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0500 Doctor and volunteers to provide free medical and dental care to local communities [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/381734 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/380936 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0500 Orange County ophthalmologist raises funds and awareness for annual Gift of Sight eye clinic in Guatemala. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/380936 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/379690 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0500 On November 24, 2011, the official opening of the Humanity First Vocational and Technical Training Institute took place with the Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, Dr. Joseph N. Boakai, as the chief guest and keynote speaker. More than twenty dignitaries attended the ceremony, including the Honorary Consul General of India, Mr. Upjit Singh Sachdeva, Commanding Officer of Pakistan Army’s UN Peacekeeping Force [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/379690 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/379693 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0500 Refurbishing 50 Water Pumps with Humanity First Ghana Team. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/379693 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/360605 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Team of Physicians traveling to Guatemala to perform as many free surgeries and eye exams. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/360605 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/231406 Mon, 03 May 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Team’s goal to train the local hospital staff with latest surgical techniques [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/231406 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/207458 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:00:00 -0500 After serving hundreds of patients for more than a week in Haiti, Dr. Omar Shmas, Humanity First Disaster Relief Medical volunteer is returning to the United States on Saturday, January 23. Dr. Shams will be arriving at New Orleans International (MSY) airport, at 10:45 PM CT. Dr. Shams is a cardiology fellow at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana and has had a lifelong passion for humanitarianism and [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/207458 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/207229 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Humanity First First Responder Returns from Haiti for assessment briefing [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/207229 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/205836 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Since the earthquake that hit Haiti on Tuesday 12th January, estimates suggest that over 50,000 people have died, and the Interior Minister, Paul Antoine Bien-Aime is even suggesting as many as 200,000 deaths. Over 3 million people are affected, many living on the streets for fear of other buildings collapsing. There is a dire need for medical assistance, emergency shelter, food, water and clothing, but the security [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/205836 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/173787 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:00:00 -0400 The United Nations celebrated its first anniversary of Humanitarian Day on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. To celebrate this occasion, Munum Naeem, Executive director of Humanity First USA (HFUSA) met with the Director of UNRWA (a subsidiary organ of the United Nations), Mr. Andrew Whitley, and donated $20,000 on behalf of HFUSA. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/173787 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/173045 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:00:00 -0400 The Humanity First surgical team to Ghana continues its mission to help local doctors and improve the quality of surgical care in Africa. The team started its mission this year on August 5th, 2009 at the Korle Bu hospital, the main teaching hospital in Ghana's capital, Accra. So far, the team has performed 21 Free operations and plans to do about 20 more in the remaining days of their surgical mission. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/173045 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/105766 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Sunday saw great devastation in Texas and other southern parts of the country when Hurricane Ike made landfall. Sweeping first through the Caribbean and claiming 80 lives, the category 2 storm proceeded into the Gulf, submerging Galveston followed by mainland Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. With the rising death toll currently at thirty spread across eight states, Hurricane Ike leaves behind much devastation and despair [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/105766 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/90341 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 03:00:00 -0400 The deadly category III cyclone Nargis that devastated Myanmar on May 2 has left thousands destitute and unaided weeks after the blow. In an immediate response to the natural disaster, Humanity First volunteers in Bangkok, Thailand, met with UN OCHA teams to collaborate in efforts to deploy large teams of relief workers to devastated sites in Myanmar. There was much work to be done. As one of the worst cyclones to hit [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/90341 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/90342 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 03:00:00 -0400 The earthquake that hit central China on May 12 left people shaken in bordering Thailand and Vietnam and much destruction in its wake. An official death count stands a month after the destruction at 69,146, with another 17,516 still missing. In the Sichuan Province alone, 80% of the buildings were torn down by the quake. Thousands of children were trapped in schools, and many commuters were forced to remain underground as [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/90342 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/84597 Sat, 10 May 2008 03:00:00 -0400 In a recent effort to aid victims still suffering from the wreckage caused by the 2005 earthquake in northern Pakistan, Humanity First has initiated a water filtration project that is projected to provide water accessibility to 1.26 million people. With Humanity First’s investment of over $232,000 USD into the project, twelve water filtration plants are planned for construction in the devastated region. The one [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/84597 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/75948 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Following the disastrous 8.0 earthquake which greatly disrupted the livelihood of southern Peru, Humanity First deployed a first responder team to many villages, eventually bringing much needed food and medicinal care to victims. More than half a year later, the region is still struck with poverty, and the shambles left in the wake of the earthquake remain untouched. Last week, Humanity First USA deployed another team to [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/75948 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/74311 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:00:00 -0500 A massive 8.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Southern coast of Peru, taking the lives over 500 citizens with it. Over 1000 injuries have been accounted for, leaving tens of thousands of homes destroyed. Humanity First immediately deployed a First Response Team to alleviate the suffering victims with supplies for food, sanitation, and housing. With the support of Sr. Juan Carlos Quijandria, Mayor of Guadalupe, and Roberto [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/74311 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/63058 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 03:00:00 -0500 As villages in Bangladesh continue to recover from the horrific Cyclone Sidr that landed in the country two weeks ago, aid continues to flow from nations around the world – but there is still much action needed. Humanity First has been assigned to provide a range of services to the devastated and stricken area of Rangabali, 40 kilometers south of Patuakhali. Ongoing services in Rangabali include medical assistance [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/63058 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/61493 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 03:00:00 -0500 Cyclone Sidr met with Bangladesh’s shores on the evening of November 15th, and moved its way into the mainland. UN reports indicate that over 27 million people have been affected by the deadly tropical storm. The cyclone, according to national relief and rescue workers, has left an official 3,153 dead, with more people washed ashore each day. The disaster is worsened by the difficulty in transportation and continual [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/61493 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/58120 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0400 As residents return to the San Diego and Los Angeles areas to see if their homes survived the deadly fires that have been raging this past week, Humanity First continues to assess disaster and relief needs on a daily basis. In the past two days, Humanity First has carried through a number of projects in Orange and San Diego Counties. The First Responder Team partnered with the Orange County Rescue Mission to successfully [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/58120 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/57876 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0400 The disastrous fires that lit up the night sky in southern California this past week are beginning to desist, but the same cannot be said for the damages that they are leaving behind. Aided by winds that stoked the fires and derailed efforts of firefighters, sixteen cities have been devastated and seven counties declared as national disaster areas. In the largest evacuation in California's modern history, a million people [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/57876 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/50731 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 03:00:00 -0400 Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community volunteered with Humanity First USA to provide disaster relief assistance to Peru after the devastating earthquake that killed over 500 and left thousands homeless and injured on August 15, 2007. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/50731 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/49900 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 03:00:00 -0400 From addressing the technological and educational needs of Liberia and Guyana to the recognition of Qatar’s valiant relief efforts, Humanity First has had an active year thus far. Beginning early this year in Monrovia, Liberia, Humanity First Liberia (HFL) launched its very first computer school in Liberia in cooperation with Humanity First Institute of Computer Studies (HFICS). HF efforts have enabled the purchase [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/49900 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/49901 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 03:00:00 -0400 His Excellency, Nasser Bin Hammad Al-Khalifa, Ambassador of Qatar, was honored in January this year in New Orleans by Humanity First USA for his assistance in relief to Hurricane Katrina victims. Using his $1.17 million dollar gift to help disaster struck victims, Humanity First was enabled to embark on seven projects for the reconstruction of devastated areas in the greater New Orleans area. Munum Naeem, Executive [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/49901 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/49902 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 03:00:00 -0400 A powerful earthquake shook the southern coast of Peru last week for a span of two minutes, leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured. Efforts to aid the victims and destruction wrought by the 8.0 earthquake have begun by Humanity First, USA. With over 500 people dead, over 1000 injured, and an estimated 34,000 homes destroyed, the country is in a dire situation. In addition to the devastating loss of life and [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/49902 Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/3751 Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:11:16 -0400 Hundreds of volunteers on the ground, providing shelter, food, and aid, Humanity First teams quickly arrived on the ground in northern Pakistan after last week’s earthquake devastated the region. Along with HF sister organizations, HF USA is providing food, water, and medicine to earthquake victims. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/3751 Humanity First, USA Inc.