Lausanne, Switzerland, February 19, 2010 - The Japanese Volleyball Association (JVA) has joined the FIVB, the NORCECA and Europe (CEV) Confederations in supporting the ongoing aid relief to those affected by the Haiti earthquake, which happened in January.

The JVA made a donation of $30,000 to the special fund created by the NORCECA Confederation to help the rebuilding process in Haiti and the announcement, which adds to the aid already sent by the FIVB, NORCECA and CEV, is a further indication of the solidarity in the Volleyball family following this tragic event.

"Obviously this disaster has affected a number of lives so we hope this aid can at least ease some of the suffering and help the Haiti community to get back on its feet again," JVA President Mr. Masao Tachiki said. "The earthquake which hit Haiti not only shocked the world but also sadly created a massive sorrow. Following the "Aid for Haiti" policy proposed by the FIVB, the JVA has made the donation to support the rehabilitation of the country. We sincerely wish for the early recovery of the country of Haiti."

"It pleases me greatly to see so many sporting entities do the necessary in this time of need," FIVB President Mr. Jizhong Wei said. "The JVA has demonstrated its kind generosity in joining those in the Volleyball family in helping Haiti, when it needs our help the most."

Following the disaster, the NORCECA Volleyball Confederation created a special fund for those compassionate friends and institutions around the world with a desire to alleviate the suffering in Haiti.