This is an emergency that is just beginning. Flooding and outbreak of communicable diseases are certain if shelter and relocation are not achieved.

—Sean Penn, Founder, J/P HRO

Saving lives and bringing relief to the Haitian people quickly and effectively

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Former President Clinton and J/P HRO Founder Sean Penn discuss disaster response efforts in Haiti

Our mission at J/P HRO is simple: to save lives and bring relief to the Haitian people quickly and effectively.

Founded by actor and humanitarian Sean Penn and philanthropist Diana Jenkins, who has since moved on to other philanthropic efforts, J/P HRO began its work just hours after the earthquake hit. Through their previous relief efforts—including Sean's experience helping to rebuild New Orleans after hurricane Katrina—they had amassed a large network of emergency management and government contacts, whom they mobilized to take immediate action in Haiti.

Less than a week after the disaster, J/P HRO was on the ground in Haiti, bringing much needed medical supplies and a team of doctors. Our team immediately went to work, treating patients, delivering medical supplies and equipment, and providing food to numerous camps and orphanages.

In the months since the earthquake, we have built a strong network of doctors and emergency management volunteers who have made tremendous progress on the ground. This team includes many Haitian employees, including translators, security, drivers, doctors, and nurses.

Among our team's many accomplishments, we have recently taken over management of the United Nations International Organisation for Migration (UNIOM) refugee camp of over 50,000 people in Petionville. J/P HRO is now overseeing the relocation of IDPs over the coming weeks to protect them from the rain and mudslides in our current location.

Learn more about our accomplishments here.

Though we have accomplished a lot in the short time since the earthquake, there is much more to be done.

Please donate today so we can continue to save lives and bring relief to the Haitian people.

MORE ABOUT J/P HRO:

Awards:

  • U.S. Army's Commander's Award for Service by Lieutenant Colonel Mike Foster of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division
  • Certificates of Appreciation from the 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment
  • Award for Excellence Coins and Certificates from the 2nd Brigade, Special Troops Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division


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