Cactus donates to Chile Earthquake Appeal
Friday, 12th March 2010
Study Spanish in Santiago and help contribute to the post-earthquake relief effort
UPDATE 30 APRIL 2010: The Cactus donation to the Chile Earthquake Appeal has now ended, but if you would like to make an additional donation please visit the Red Cross.
The devastating earthquake that hit Chile on 27th February left a trail of destruction in its wake. Just a couple of weeks on, the cameras may have moved on, but the southern part of country, especially around the epicentre near Concepcion, has been left to re-build itself after one of the most terrible natural disasters in its history. Hundreds of people died and many more have lost their homes or suffered serious injury.
In support of our partner school in Chile, Cactus has pledged to donate £10 / $15 from each booking made for its Spring 3 Week Special course in Santiago de Chile to help with the relief effort there. All money will be donated to the Red Cross Chile Earthquake Appeal.
We are pleased to report that the language schools we work with in Chile are running as usual; all classes and in-school activities have resumed at their regular times and daily life in the capital, Santiago, has returned to normal.
We send our support and thoughts to our partner schools and to all those who have been affected by the earthquake.
If you would like to make an additional donation, please speak to one of our consultants or find out more at the British Red Cross or American Red Cross.
Tags: earthquake, red cross chile earthquake appeal, santiago de chile, chile, spanish
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