Welcome to IMHO Canada

Sri Lanka (2009 Conflict)

Understanding the physical and emotional toll that natural and manmade disasters can have on the health and well-being of communities across the globe, the IMHO Canada is committed to supporting relief efforts in times of emergency wherever the need is greatest. The organization intends to support local organizations in the disaster-affected countries that are involved in various relief efforts with the disbursement of basic supplies, including food, clothing, cooking utensils, water purification & delivery systems, and more, in addition to medicines and much needed health supplies and support for local health & relief workers. To-date, the IMHO Canada has helped respond to the humanitarian crisis that has affected Northern Sri Lanka, especially as the war came to a violent end in 2009.

Haiti

IMHO Canada provided support to the Canadian branch of Medecins Sans Frontiers, also known as Doctors Without Borders, to support their medical relief effort in response to the devastating 7.0 earthquake in Haiti that hit just outside of the capital of Port-au-Prince on January 12, 2010. The already impoverished Caribbean nation (officially the poorest country in the western hemisphere) caused mass destruction and suffering, triggering the collapse of thousands of buildings and driving the nation deeper into poverty and hardship. The earthquake left hundreds of thousands dead and millions homeless & displaced. The health and medical needs of the survivors have been vast and dire, and the challenge of rebuilding is proving to be an incredibly daunting task.

Sri Lanka (2011 Floods)

As heavy monsoon rains overwhelmed Eastern Sri Lanka in January 2011, yet another humanitarian crisis has taken hold of the island. Almost a million people have been affected and an estimated 400,000+ persons have been displaced and are now taking shelter in hundreds of temporary camps that have sprung up. Dozens have been killed and great damage has been done to homes, buildings, roads, and much more throughout the area. The Batticaloa and Ampara Districts are the most badly affected, with no end in sight for the rainfall. The water levels in Kalmunai alone are at more than 4 feet after days of continuous rain and rising seawater levels. In the Wellaweli area in Batticaloa District, waters have reached more than 6 feet, leading to regular rescue operations for those left stranded. Based off past flood experiences, local doctors and health official have raised concerns about the potential for diarrhea and other infections to cause widespread problems.

IMHO Canada has committed a total of $10,470 to serve those who were displaced and suffered as a result of the worst flooding to hit the island in decades.

Photo Gallery: 2011 Sri Lanka Flood Relief

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Support IMHO Canada's flood relief efforts in Eastern Sri Lanka following the most intense monsoon rains to paralyze the area in more than 50 years.

Japan

With natural disasters striking a number of countries in the Pacific Rim in recent times, IMHO Canada decided to step up by supporting the emergency relief efforts of the Canadian Red Cross for earthquake and tsunami survivors in Japan. A $2,500 donation will be used to support emergency health and the distribution of relief items to people impacted by this disaster. "The compassion the Canadian people have demonstrated...through their generous support...is incredibly uplifting at a time when we are dealing with such an immense humanitarian tragedy," stated Satoshi Sugai, Director International Relief Division, Japanese Red Cross Society. "This financial support is very much needed and continues to be welcomed to help the hundreds of thousands of lives that will forever be changed by this disaster."