
After the earthquake with force 7 on Richter’s scale struck the heart of the capital of Haiti, Port au Prince, the country was devastated and was left in an urgent need of help.
For the survivors, now homeless, the international financial assistance is vital to buy medicines and food, and for the reconstruction of that country, linked to France by its history and culture.
Given this dramatic situation, French Football is now mobilizing solidarity. Thus the French Football Federation and the Professional Football League, in consultation with the Union of Professional Football Clubs, have decided to allocate each, € 100,000 to the “Fondation de France”, organized to manage the aid to Haiti .
On the occasion of 21st Matchday, a minute of silence will be held in tribute to victims of this disaster. The warm-up, players will wear a t-shirt with the following message:
Supportez Haiti
Throughout the weekend, all broadcasters, Canal +, Orange, Eurosport and Numericable, will pass this message of solidarity by inviting viewers to make donations:
Make a check on the order of:
Fondation de France – supportez Haiti
At the following address:
Fondation de France – supportez Haiti
BP 22 - 75008 Paris
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