As death rates rise and aid continues to pour into Haiti post earthquake, it cannot come fast enough. There are no words to adequately describe this tragedy, and my thoughts are with those suffering and toiling. This post will outline resources available to donate to nonprofits working there.
The International Red Cross is a White House recommended organization. Donations are made here and fund medical aid and efforts to reunite families separated by this tragedy. Donations of $10 can also be made and charged to your cell phone bill by texting “HAITI” to 90999.
UNICEF has issued a call for $120 million to support relief efforts through its post in Port-Au-Prince. Donations support the children affected by this disaster and are made here.
CARE, mentioned in the Worldly Nonprofit here, is looking for donations to address the immediate needs of people affected by the earthquake, especially women and children. Donations are made here.
The sustainable development nonprofit in Cap Haitien, Konbit Sante, mentioned in an earlier post has set up an earthquake response fund to address the immediate needs of the country. Already contributing $25,000 from its reserves, monies contributed will go to the now air-lifted patients of Justinian hospital. Donations are made here.
Mercy Corps, a Portland, OR-based nonprofit mentioned here and here in the Worldly Nonprofit, is aggressively seeking donations to offer immediate humanitarian aid as well as offer psychological support and job infrastructure long-term. Donations are made here and by starting a fundraising page.
Doctors Without Borders is currently hoping to expand their surgical capacity and seek donations for their Emergency Relief Fund. Donations are made here.
Informationally, The American Red Cross has a good update-style blog. The White House blog contains timely informations about US efforts in Haiti. Included in the blog is a link for the Center for International Disaster Information. Mark Turner, former Financial Times journalist, writes from within Haiti in his Blog, Dispatches From a Fragile Island. The Charity Water website has a great blog with information photos and links to their partner organizations, Partners in Health and Concern Worldwide. Finally, the Facebook page, Global Disaster Relief is a tool for donation, connection and news updates.
Here is Obama’s statement yesterday after his call with President Preval of Haiti:
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