The Society of Italian Studies shares the shock and dismay of Italians and friends of Italy everywhere at the news of the devastating earthquake that struck central Italy on the night of 24th August 2016.
The Society will be making a donation, on behalf of members, to help those affected by the earthquake.
We would also like to encourage members to donate via a reputable charity, and we trust that the information below, provided by the Crisis Unit of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in partnership with the National Civil Protection Service, will be useful.
What is NOT REQUIRED:
a. Assistance in the form of personnel or machinery – this is not a priority.
b. Assistance in the form of collection of goods sent from outside of Italy.
WHAT IS REQUIRED:
Assistance in the form of financial contributions. Please make donations to the following accounts:
REGION OF LAZIO
Bank Account number: IBAN: IT 60 P 02008 05255 000104428939
or IBAN: IT 42 H 07601 03200 001034116671
Reference: Regione Lazio per Amatrice e Accumoli
REGION OF MARCHE
Bank Account number: IBAN: IT-17-Y-07601-02600-001034116044
Reference: Regione Marche, Donaz. Favore Territori Marche colpiti Sisma 24 agosto 2016.
REGION OF UMBRIA
Bank Account number: IBAN: IT 32 R 0200803033000104429137
Reference: Regione Umbria sisma agosto 2016
ITALIAN RED CROSS
Current Account: Associazione italiana della Croce Rossa
Bank Account number: IBAN: IT38R0760103000000000900050
BIC/SWIFT: BPPIITRRXXX
Reference: Poste Italiane con Croce Rossa Italiana – Terremoto Centre Italia
It is also possible to donate online at www.cri.it
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ITALIAN MUNICIPALITIES (ANCI)
Current Account: ANCI
Bank Account number: IBAN: IT27A 06230 03202 000056748129
Reference: Emergenza Terremoto Centro Italia
Thank you for your support.