The Leadership and members of the Guyana Islamic Trust express deep condolences to the Government and people of Haiti on the recent massive earthquake which left millions of persons homeless and in dire need.

Disaster-hit Haiti, with its untallied loss of lives, homes, infrastructure and the scarcity of basic food supplies, is now in need of every kind of humanitarian aid and support.

The GIT calls on all Guyanese to empathise with the people of Haiti in these testing moments of grief.

The Guyana Islamic Trust, through its relief arm, The Guyana International Relief Organisation (GIRO), has launched an emergency appeal fund for the people of Haiti, Persons are asked to contact the GIT with their donations toward the ongoing “Haiti Earthquake Appeal” on Telephone numbers: 227-0115 and 227-0871. Donations can also be deposited directly to the following Account: Guyana International Relief Organisation – Account#: C GA425637 at the Guyana Bank of Trade and Industry.