A massive earthquake struck Haiti late Tuesday (1/12/10), killing hundreds of people and wounding many more. The quake, measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale, has caused widespread damage in and around the capital Port-au-Prince, leaving a large number of people homeless and hungry.
Please note, at the present time, no organization is accepting in-kind (food, clothes, medical supplies) or additional personnel. All organizations listed below are only accepting monetary donations.
How to locate loved ones (US Citizens) in Haiti:
- Communication is still very difficult in Haiti, it is recommended that anyone with concerns about a loved one in Haiti, please contact The State Department, Office of Citizens Services at 1-888-407-4747
Donations:
- United Way -
- United Way Worldwide is the leadership and support organization for the network of nearly 1,800 community-based United Ways in 45 countries and territories. It advances the common good, creating opportunities for a better life for all, by focusing on education, income and health. The United Way movement mobilizes millions to action—to give, advocate and volunteer—to improve the conditions in which they live.
- Make a monetary donation to the United Way Disaster Relief Fund by Clicking Here
- American Red Cross -
- Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering.
- Make a monetary donation to the American Red Cross by Clicking Here, or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS (733-2767). Or to make a $10 donation, you can text HAITI to 90999; this donation will appear on your cell phone bill. This program is sponsored and supported by the US State Department.
- CARE -
- CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. Women are at the heart of CARE's community-based efforts to improve basic education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives.
- UNICEF -
- Operating in more than 150 countries, UNICEF has a proven track record and the know-how and resources to get the job done. With its on-the-ground staff and one of the largest supply networks in the world, UNICEF is there with far-reaching programs that help children survive and thrive. And because of its ongoing global presence, UNICEF is always one of the first on the scene in a crisis, providing rapid emergency assistance in the critical early hours that can mean the difference between life and death for survivors.
- Make a monetary donation to UNICEF by Clicking Here
- Save the Children -
- Save the Children's mission is to create lasting, positive change in the lives of children in need.
- Make a monetary donation to Save the Children by Clicking Here
- Catholic Relief Service -
- Make a monetary donation to Catholic Relief Service by Clicking Here or by calling 1-800-736-3467 (8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. EST.)
- Samaritan's Purse -
- Samaritan’s Purse is responding to the earthquake that devastated Haiti by providing critically needed assistance, including water, temporary shelter, blankets, hygiene kits, medical aid, and other essentials.
- Make a monetary donation to Samaritan's Purse by Clicking Here
- International Relief Teams -
- International Relief Teams is a nonprofit, international relief organization dedicated or organizing volunteer teams to provide medical and non-medical assistance to the victims of disaster and profound poverty worldwide.
- Make a monetary donation to International Relief Teams by Clicking Here or by calling 619-284-7979 (available M-F 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
- World Vision -
- World Vision is a Christian humanitarian charity organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.
- Make a monetary donation to World Vision by Clicking Here
- American Jewish World Service -
- American Jewish World Service (AJWS) is an international development organization motivated by Judaism’s imperative to pursue justice. AJWS is dedicated to alleviating poverty, hunger and disease among the people of the developing world regardless of race, religion or nationality.
- Make a monetary donation to American Jewish World Service by Clicking Here
- Clinton Foundation -
- The William J. Clinton Foundation focuses on worldwide issues that demand urgent action, solutions, and measurable results -- global climate change, HIV/AIDS in the developing world, childhood obesity and economic opportunity in the United States, and economic development in Africa and Latin America.
- Make a monetary donation to the Clinton Foundation by Clicking Here or to make a $10 donation, text HAITI to 20222; this donation will appear on your cell phone bill.
- Yele Haiti -
-Yéle Haiti is a grassroots movement that builds global awareness for Haiti while helping to transform the country through programs in education, sports, the arts and environment. Yéle’s community service programs include food distribution and mobilizing emergency relief.
- Make a monetary donation to Yele Haiti by Clicking Here or to make a $5 donation, text YELE to 501501; this donation will appear on your cell phone bill.
- World Concern -
- World Concern works in a variety of places, excelling at providing relief in areas not serviced by other agencies. In many of the countries where they work, the people who live there face significant political or religious restrictions.
- Make a monetary donation to World Concern by Clicking Here
- Mercy Corps -
- Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.
- Make a monetary donation to Mercy Corps by Clicking Here or by calling 1-888-256-1900
- Operation Blessing International
- Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA. Since 1978, Operation Blessing International has touched the lives of more than 215 million people in 105 countries and all 50 states, providing goods and services valued at more than $2.1 billion.
- Make a monetary donation to Operation Blessing International by Clicking Here
- United Nations Foundation Central Emergency Response Fund
- The United Nations Foundation is an advocate for the United Nations and a platform for connecting people, ideas and resources to help the United Nations solve global problems.
- Make a monetary donation to the United Nations Foundation by Clicking Here
Organizations Providing Shelter:
- Habitat for Humanity International
-Families left homeless by natural disasters, war and civil unrest often face dire housing situations as they struggle to rebuild their lives. Habitat for Humanity’s Disaster Response program provides shelter and housing solutions to help these families recover.
- Shelterbox
-Responds instantly to natural and man-made disasters by delivering boxes of aid to those who are most in need.Each box supplies an extended family of up to 10 people with a tent and essential equipment to use while they are displaced or homeless.
-Make a monetary donation to Shelterbox by Clicking Here
Organizations Providing Food:
- The World Food Programme
-The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. In emergencies, we get food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After the cause of an emergency has passed, we use food to help communities rebuild their shattered lives. WFP is part of the United Nations system and is voluntarily funded.
- Make a monetary donation to The World Food Programme by Clicking Here
-The Salvation Army is mobilizing resources and personnel to assist with the international relief effort in Haiti following a severe earthquake Tuesday that damaged much of the country's infrastructure, housing and commercial buildings.The Salvation Army has had a presence in Haiti since 1950 and currently operates schools, clinics, a hospital, feeding programs, children's homes and church-related activities spread across two major facilities in Port au Prince, close to the epicenter of the earthquake and at other locations in the country.
-Make a monetary donation to The Salvation Army by Clicking Here
- Compassion International
- Exists as a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults. When catastrophe strikes, the Disaster Relief Fund steps in to restore the lives of sponsored children and their families.
-Is the largest international relief agency in the US according to the Chroncile of Philanthrophy and it ministers to spiritually renew impoverished people throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Established in 1982 as a 501(c)(3) corporation, their goals are to improve the health, economic, social and spiritual conditions of the men, women and children they serve. Food For The Poor raises funds and provides direct relief assistance to the poor, usually by purchasing specifically requested materials and distributing them through the churches and charity organizations already operating in areas of need.
Organizations Providing Medical Aid:
- Direct Relief International
-Direct Relief International provides medical assistance to improve the quality of life for people affected by poverty, disaster, and civil unrest at home and throughout the world. We work to strengthen the in-country health efforts of our partners by providing essential material resources – medicines, supplies and equipment.To assist survivors in Haiti, the organization’s emergency response team is arranging an emergency airlift containing over $2 million in medicines and medical supplies that will depart Friday.
-Make a monetary donation to Direct Relief International by Clicking Here
-Mission is to demonstrate the love of Christ to people affected by disaster, conflict and poverty around the world.In collaboration with field staff, partners, government agencies and volunteers, Medical Teams International responds to natural and man-made disasters within 48 hours.
-Make a monetary donation to International Medical Corps by Clicking Here
- Is an international medical humanitarian organization created by doctors and journalists in France in 1971.
Today, MSF provides aid in nearly 60 countries to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe, primarily due to armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition,exclusion from health care, or natural disasters.
Today, MSF provides aid in nearly 60 countries to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe, primarily due to armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition,exclusion from health care, or natural disasters.
-Make a monetary donation to Doctors Without Borders by Clicking Here
-Is an international relief agency that helps communities at home and abroad overcome the effects of disasters, disease and endemic poverty by providing privately-funded relief, reconstruction and development aid.Working with grass-roots partners on the ground, Operation USA provides material and financial assistance necessary in the face of a disaster, as well as to combat the effects of systemic poverty.
-Promotes the Total Health of people living in the world’s poorest communities by partnering to:Providing essential medicine, promote community health development and prevent and mitigate disease, disaster and other health threats.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
-WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
-Make a monetary donation to the WHO by Clicking Here
- Americares
- Is a nonprofit disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization which provides immediate response to emergency medical needs – and supports long-term humanitarian assistance programs – for all people around the world, irrespective of race, creed or political persuasion.
-Make a donation to Americares by Clicking Here
Hi Tessa!
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid you've mixed up two medical orgs, International Medical Corps is not the same as Medical Teams International. Perhaps you could include a section on Int'l Medical Corps, here's their web-page www.imcworldwide.org.
Thanks!