Comments on: Peru: Freezing Temperatures in Puno Result in Children Deaths http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/05/28/peru-freezing-temperatures-in-puno-result-in-children-deaths/ The world is talking. Are you listening? Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:05 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: O Peru cicho « Wojtek Walczak: anty-blog http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/05/28/peru-freezing-temperatures-in-puno-result-in-children-deaths/comment-page-1/#comment-1575442 O Peru cicho « Wojtek Walczak: anty-blog Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:26:15 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=76988#comment-1575442 [...] » Mrozy w Peru spowodowały śmierć kilkuset dzieci (do 3 sierpnia odnotowano ogółem 433 przypadki). Mimo dramatycznej sytuacji trudno się [...] [...] » Mrozy w Peru spowodowały śmierć kilkuset dzieci (do 3 sierpnia odnotowano ogółem 433 przypadki). Mimo dramatycznej sytuacji trudno się [...]

]]> By: Cold Temperatures Continue in Puno « storypress http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/05/28/peru-freezing-temperatures-in-puno-result-in-children-deaths/comment-page-1/#comment-1574995 Cold Temperatures Continue in Puno « storypress Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:41:07 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=76988#comment-1574995 [...] storypress under World | Tags: World | Leave a Comment  The dire situation in Southern Peru continues due to the extreme temperatures in the region of Puno. Isabel Guerra writes in Living in Peru, the most vulnerable victims are children, who are dying [...] [...] storypress under World | Tags: World | Leave a Comment  The dire situation in Southern Peru continues due to the extreme temperatures in the region of Puno. Isabel Guerra writes in Living in Peru, the most vulnerable victims are children, who are dying [...]

]]> By: Global Voices Online » Peru: Deaths Due to Cold Temperatures Continue in Puno http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/05/28/peru-freezing-temperatures-in-puno-result-in-children-deaths/comment-page-1/#comment-1574871 Global Voices Online » Peru: Deaths Due to Cold Temperatures Continue in Puno Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:14:49 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=76988#comment-1574871 [...] dire situation in Southern Peru continues due to the extreme temperatures in the region of Puno. Isabel Guerra writes in Living in Peru, the most vulnerable victims are children, who are dying [...] [...] dire situation in Southern Peru continues due to the extreme temperatures in the region of Puno. Isabel Guerra writes in Living in Peru, the most vulnerable victims are children, who are dying [...]

]]> By: Barbara Drake http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/05/28/peru-freezing-temperatures-in-puno-result-in-children-deaths/comment-page-1/#comment-1574475 Barbara Drake Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:45:49 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=76988#comment-1574475 I've also blogged on this topic (in English) over the last few weeks and have spread the word on Twitter about the crisis of children dying from cold in the puna. What especially troubles me is Peru's refusal to take responsibility for mitigating these annual cold deaths. My first blog post focused on lack of response from Peru's Red Cross: http://americaninlima.com/2009/07/16/update-child-deaths-peru/ Around the world, in developed and developing countries, the Red Cross or Red Crescent is on the scene when there is a disaster, but you won't find that level of response in Peru. Why? Peru's Red Cross is a privately owned business that does not operate according to International RC standards. Without a strong, functioning national Red Cross in Peru, it is very difficult to coordinate long-term and immediate disaster plans. Another point: I've received about 10 emails from people abroad (in the US) who are desperate to help the people in the Andes, but many worry that their donations won't reach the people. Yes, there is widespread distrust of relief efforts in Peru. The crisis has also prompted some NGOs to post comments on my site claiming that they will gladly accept donations -- again, I don't know how reliable these groups are, so I can't recommend them to readers. As a blogger, I feel caught in the middle. I'm raising awareness about a humanitarian crisis but when well-intentioned readers come forward and say they want to make a difference, I am at a loss to assist them. http://americaninlima.com/2009/07/18/andean-children-cold/ I’ve also blogged on this topic (in English) over the last few weeks and have spread the word on Twitter about the crisis of children dying from cold in the puna.

What especially troubles me is Peru’s refusal to take responsibility for mitigating these annual cold deaths. My first blog post focused on lack of response from Peru’s Red Cross:
http://americaninlima.com/2009/07/16/update-child-deaths-peru/

Around the world, in developed and developing countries, the Red Cross or Red Crescent is on the scene when there is a disaster, but you won’t find that level of response in Peru. Why? Peru’s Red Cross is a privately owned business that does not operate according to International RC standards. Without a strong, functioning national Red Cross in Peru, it is very difficult to coordinate long-term and immediate disaster plans.

Another point: I’ve received about 10 emails from people abroad (in the US) who are desperate to help the people in the Andes, but many worry that their donations won’t reach the people. Yes, there is widespread distrust of relief efforts in Peru. The crisis has also prompted some NGOs to post comments on my site claiming that they will gladly accept donations — again, I don’t know how reliable these groups are, so I can’t recommend them to readers.

As a blogger, I feel caught in the middle. I’m raising awareness about a humanitarian crisis but when well-intentioned readers come forward and say they want to make a difference, I am at a loss to assist them.
http://americaninlima.com/2009/07/18/andean-children-cold/

]]> By: Jebe http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/05/28/peru-freezing-temperatures-in-puno-result-in-children-deaths/comment-page-1/#comment-1572569 Jebe Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:26:41 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=76988#comment-1572569 I am trying to find more info on the tragic death of these 250 children (as reported by the bbc)... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8146995.stm does anybody know if these children were vaccinated I am trying to find more info on the tragic death of these 250 children (as reported by the bbc)… http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8146995.stm does anybody know if these children were vaccinated

]]> By: Laura Chirinos http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/05/28/peru-freezing-temperatures-in-puno-result-in-children-deaths/comment-page-1/#comment-1570390 Laura Chirinos Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:35:00 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=76988#comment-1570390 Bueno pues, no soy aprista ni mucho menos es toy de parte de ningun gopbierno para mi tooooooodos son igules prometen y despues se tiran la plata y se mandan a volar a otros paises despues de gobernar. Lo quee s muy cierto es que hay que hacer algo como por ejemplo mandar frazadas ropas dinero pero a entidades que sean serias o a personas honestas que uno mismo conozca hay que actuar y dejar de echar culpas sin hacer nada. Estoy tratando de mandar por ejemplo ropas zapatos especiales para nieve etc, a la Cruz Roja de PUno si a la de Puno porque si mando a la de Lima correran por muchas manos y al final no llega a los que neceistan enton mando directamente a la Cruz ROja de Puno no vaya a ser que pase lo que pasó con la toneladas de cosas enviadas para el terremoto de Pisco que se estancaron en el puerto y tooooooodo se echo a perder y nunca llego a su destino ( hasta para esto son negligentes)... Entonces pues hermanos peruanos apouyemosnos pero sepamos como y donde apoyar con mucho cuidado buscar contactos buenos contactos y mandar lo que se tenga , es todo . Bueno pues, no soy aprista ni mucho menos es toy de parte de ningun gopbierno para mi tooooooodos son igules prometen y despues se tiran la plata y se mandan a volar a otros paises despues de gobernar.
Lo quee s muy cierto es que hay que hacer algo como por ejemplo mandar frazadas ropas dinero pero a entidades que sean serias o a personas honestas que uno mismo conozca hay que actuar y dejar de echar culpas sin hacer nada.
Estoy tratando de mandar por ejemplo ropas zapatos especiales para nieve etc, a la Cruz Roja de PUno si a la de Puno porque si mando a la de Lima correran por muchas manos y al final no llega a los que neceistan enton mando directamente a la Cruz ROja de Puno no vaya a ser que pase lo que pasó con la toneladas de cosas enviadas para el terremoto de Pisco que se estancaron en el puerto y tooooooodo se echo a perder y nunca llego a su destino ( hasta para esto son negligentes)…
Entonces pues hermanos peruanos apouyemosnos pero sepamos como y donde apoyar con mucho cuidado buscar contactos buenos contactos y mandar lo que se tenga , es todo .

]]> By: Portnoy http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/05/28/peru-freezing-temperatures-in-puno-result-in-children-deaths/comment-page-1/#comment-1569368 Portnoy Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:55:25 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=76988#comment-1569368 Indeed, some countries put too much attention on HINI while there are more deadly tragedies happening. So is Taiwan. Indeed, some countries put too much attention on HINI while there are more deadly tragedies happening. So is Taiwan.

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