After witnessing the catastrophic events that have occured with the 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti, many people are asking the inevitable question: “What can I do to help?”. Even though this earthquake occurred nearly an ocean away for most of us, it’s still important for us to join together to help donate to the victims of this disaster. If you are looking to help, there are many charities available that are accepting donations towards relief for the people of Haiti. We have compiled a list of reputable, highly rated charities that you may donate to in order to provide aid to the Haiti relief effort.
Charity: American Red Cross
Website: http://www.redcross.org
Additional Info: The American Red Cross is currently particpating in an effort to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake. As a provider of aid, the American Red Cross focuses on providing for the basic needs of the citizens in Haiti. Donations to the Red Cross usually go towards general supplies, shelter and emergency food. In addition to donating through their website, you can also make a one-time donation of $10 by using your mobile phone. Text “Haiti” to the number “90999″.
Charity: Habitat for Humanity
Website: http://www.habitat.org
Additional Info: Habitat for Humanity is an established organization with a reputation for helping those in need. If you donate to their Haiti relief effort, your money will go towards constructing shelters and rebuilding for the victims of the Haiti earthquake.
Charity: Catholic Relief Services
Website: http://www.crs.org
Additional Info: Catholic Relief Services is a charity that often covers many areas of emergency aid, disease relief, sanitation and agriculture. If you donate to the Catholic Relief Services Haiti fund, be sure to specify “Haiti Earthquake” (either in the memo of your mailed check, or when donating online). Your donations will go towards hygiene kits, food, water and bedding for victims of the earthquake.
Charity: American Jewish World Service
Website: http://www.ajws.org/haitiearthquake
Additional Info: The American Jewish World Service often focuses on community-oriented charity projects. If you donate to the American Jewish World Service, your money will go towards mobilizing volunteers for the Haiti relief effort, mobilizing members of the Haitian community, health services, as well as social and psychological support.
Charity: Care
Website: http://www.crs.org
Additional Info: Care is an organization that focuses on combatting the effects of poverty around the world. If you donate to Care, your money will go towards emergency health responses, shelter, water and food.
The aftermath of the 7.0 Magnitude earthquake in Haiti.
Charity: Direct Relief International
Website: http://www.directrelief.org
Additional Info: Direct Relief is a charity that is focused on providing for the medical needs of victims of a disaster or emergency. If you donate to Direct Relief International, your money will go towards medical equipment, first-aid supplies and providing medical aid to the victims of the Haiti earthquake.
Charity: International Relief Teams
Website: http://www.irteams.org
Additional Info: This charity is focused on creating teams of volunteers that can provide both first-aid assistance and general assitance in times of crisis. If you donate to this charity, your money will go towards organizing volunteer teams, as well as purchasing medical and other relief supplies for the citizens of Haiti.
Charity: Yele Haiti
Website: http://www.yele.org
Additional Info: Yele Haiti is dedicated towards creating community development, improving health care and providing education to the citizens of Haiti. You may donate through the website, or you can make a donation of $5 simply by texting “YELE” to the number “501501″.
Charity: World Concern
Website: http://www.worldconcern.org
Additional Info: World Concern is an organization that is dedicated to supporting people and families so that they can rise above poverty-level living. If you donate to World Concern, your money will go towards basic needs, such as food, water, shelter and blankets. In addition to this, you will also be supporting long-term projects, such as home construction, education, job training and loans for victims of the Haiti earthquake.
The effects of the earthquake in Haiti were catastrophic, leaving thousands homeless.
Charity: Shelterbox
Website: http://www.shelterbox.org
Additional Info: Shelterbox is a nonprofit organization that specializes in providing boxes of essential supplies to families. If you donate to Shelterbox, your money will go towards giving families (of up to 10 people) a box of supplies that contains a tent shelter, food, water and other supplies.
Charity: Operation USA
Website: http://www.opusa.org
Additional Info: Operation USA is a nonprofit relief agency that operates on an international level. If you donate to Operation USA, your money will go towards a specialized relief fund that has been allocated for Haiti relief efforts. This fund covers food supplements, water purification supplies and health care materials.
Charity: Doctors Without Borders
Website: http://www.doctorswithoutborders.com
Additional Info: Doctors Without Borders is a charitable organization that is dedicated to providing first aid and medical care to victims of disaster. If you donate to this organization, you will be helping fund the repair and reconstruction of the hospitals in Haiti that were damaged by the earthquake. In addition to this, funds donated to Doctors Without Borders will help purchase medical supplies and fund the transportation of 70 more doctors to help care for the victims of the Haiti earthquake.
Charity: The Salvation Army
Website: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org
Additional Info: The Salvation Army is a well-established charitable organization that provides essential supplies and spiritual support during times of crisis. If you donate to the Salvation Army, be sure to specify that your donation is for the “Haiti Earthquake”. Your donations will go towards essential needs such as food, water and medical supplies.
Sources:
[1]http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2010/WORLD/americas/01/15/haiti.earthquake/t1larg.homes.gi.jpg
[2]http://necolebitchie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/haiti-earthquake-3.jpg
[3]http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/01/15/haiti.earthquake/index.html
[4]http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=1004
[5]http://www.timesonline.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00672/USAID_CROP-1_N95869_672090a.JPG
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