Habitat for Humanity Argentina assists families in Tartagal.

Building on its experience in post-flood situations in Santa Fe (2003), and following the example of HPHI (Habitat for Humanity International), Habitat for Humanity Argentina (HPHA) launched its first post-disaster volunteer fast-response assistance team after the mudslide which hit the city of Tartagal in the extreme north of Argentina.

HPHA selected and sent a team of volunteers to provide immediate assistance to families trying to clean their houses of the mud and filth left by the floods. An amount of U$S 10,000 was raised for cleaning equipment and U$S 300 made available from HPHI for general expenses. The team will stay in Tartagal for 2 weeks, coordinating the efforts of local volunteers, supported by local government and church members.

Ideally, HPHA would like to extend and expand these activities as the need is great and it will take considerable time for the city to recover but we need help with funds for this. If you would like to contribute please contact tartagal@hpha.org.ar or call (54 11) 4792 2739 / 4793 4383.

The team of volunteers includes two architects, a social psychologist, a student journalist and two technicians with experience from previous floods.