"We want to help address the dire human need that Haiti is experiencing as a result of this disaster," said Tetsuo Iwamura, president & chief executive officer of American Honda Motor and chief operating officer of Honda’s North American region. "Honda has a longstanding relationship with the Red Cross, and we will work continuously with them to assist with the effort to provide much-needed relief."
The donation, which consists of more than $300,000 in cash, comes from the concentrated effort of the Honda family of companies in North America, which consists of sales, manufacturing, finance and research and development operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with employment of more than 31,000.
The Red Cross has emphasized that the greatest current need is funding to support on-site emergency response teams. Honda has also been in close communication with the Red Cross regarding its need for material and equipment such as generators and water pumps on site, and Honda will continue to work with the Red Cross to determine its need for such support in Haiti.
Nearly a week after a massive earthquake stroke Haiti, the poorest country in the Western hemisphere, rescues of victims who survived without food or water are still underway. So far, carmakers such as Nissan, General Motors and Chrysler Group confirmed their support American Red Cross relief fund.
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