A major earthquake measuring 7.0 on the richter scale hit the carribean nation of Haiti at 16:53 local time (12:52 GMT) on Tuesday 12th January 2010, just 15km (10 miles) south-west of Port-au-Prince.
Tens of thousands are feared dead and up to three million affected.
Aid groups say there is a race against time to find survivors under the rubble of the collapsed buildings – the first priority of the rescue effort.
Heavy lifting gear and sniffer dogs are desperately needed to seek out trapped victims, with medicine, food and water also in short supply.
Following this major disaster in Haiti, AoG Incare has launched a relief appeal in partnership will Convoy of Hope for the distribution of aid.
Cheques should be made payable to AoG Incare, marked Haiti Appeal and sent to: Assemblies of God Inc, PO Box 7634, Nottingham, NG11 6ZY, UK.
