Diageo donates to provide drinking water to Ecuador earthquake victims

Posted on 18 May 2016 by Tim Brown

Alcoholic beverage company, Diageo, has partnered with the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) to provide clean drinking water to thousands of victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Ecuador on April 16.

As a result of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake, many families lost all their belongings and homes and are living in emergency or makeshift shelters. In addition, the earthquake damaged or destroyed nearly 2,000 buildings, including hospitals in Manabí, as well as electrical, telecommunications and transportation infrastructure. Thanks to a generous donation from Diageo, PADF and…

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