A Haitian woman is helped after being trapped in rubble in Port-au-Prince. Thousands are feared to have been killed in a massive earthquake in Haiti, President Rene Preval told a US daily Wednesday as he issued a plea for international help. ((AFP/Daniel Morel)
Help earthquake victims in Haiti by providing funds for critical aid including water, food, shelter, and medical care. Your donation will support organizations sending teams to provide emergency relief.
A massive 7.0 earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, Haiti on January 12, 2010. Three million people have been affected by the quake and its aftermath. Reports estimate that over fifty thousand Haitians may be dead. Nearly all of Port-au-Prince is either damaged or destroyed, including much needed hospitals and facilities to house the injured. Emergency supplies such as food, water, medical supplies and clothing are desperately needed. The organizations below need your help now to be able to provide assistance in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
To ensure your contribution goes to Haiti relief funds, please remember to designate your gift to “Haiti Earthquake”.
Action Against Hunger
Tackling malnutrition and providing clean water to vulnerable communities.
Action Aid USA
Working on emergency aid and longterm rebuilding efforts.
American Jewish World Service
Enabling network of grantees to meet the urgent needs of the population.
American Red Cross
Seeing to needs for food, water, shelter, medical services and support.
AmeriCares
Working with partners to deliver humanitarian aid and disaster relief.
Architecture for Humanity
Helping to rebuild affected areas and promote earthquake resistant housing.
Catholic Relief Services
Providing emergency relief and community development.
Convoy of Hope
Establishing an emergency command center to distribute aid.
Direct Relief International
Allocating up to $1 million in aid committed for earthquake response.
Doctors without Borders
Treating the injured and setting up replacement clinics in tents.
Global Giving
Directing funds to aid and development projects on the ground.
Haitian Health Foundation
Providing health care, development, relief, and hope to the poor.
Hope For Haiti
Working to improve the quality of life for the Haitian people.
Int’l Medical Corps
Providing medical care and other emergency services.
Int’l Orthodox Christian Charities
Response team is coordinating with partners to provide relief.
Int’l Rescue Committee
Providing emergency relief and aid services.
Mercy Corps
Deploying an emergency team to provide relief and assistance.
Operation USA
Sending medical team and supplies for immediate relief.
Oxfam America
Mobilizing a public health, water and sanitation team and supplies.
Partners in Health
Providing community-based healthcare and assistance.
Salvation Army
Operating schools, clinics, hospitals, food programs, children’s homes.
Save the Children
Sending teams to help support the emergency response.
UNICEF
Preparing long-term poverty solutions in health care, education, sanitation.
World Food Programme
Providing emergency food assistance and longterm development.
World Vision
Providing emergency relief services.
Yele Haiti (Wyclef Jean)
Building awareness, programs in education, sports, arts, environment.
[source: http://www1.networkforgood.org/help-haiti-quake-relief?source=YAHOO&cmpgn=NEWS]
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