We are all saddened to hear of the tragedy in Haiti today. While we still don't know the full extent of the damage, we can be confident that an already fierce, daily struggle to survive has taken a disastrous turn for many Haitians.
Like most of you, I wanted to immediately know how I could help. So, I checked in with a few of my friends, people who, not coincidentally, I happen to admire most, and here is what I pulled together. In no particular order:
1) Text "HAITI" to "90999" to donate $10 to the Red Cross -- Our friends at the US State Department, including Katie Stanton (@kateatstate), very quickly put together this number to channel relief contributions directly to first responders who will be on the ground there. I love that our government does things like this. (Update: I am told this only works in the US)
2) Text "Yele" to 501501 to donate $5 to Yele Haiti -- My good friend Wyclef Jean (@wyclef) created this foundation to permanently improve the lives of the most impoverished in his home country of Haiti. Over the years, the stories I have heard from Wyclef remind me of how hard the living is there. I am humbled by Wyclef's commitment to the region and the impact Yele Haiti has there every day. Check out more on Yele Haiti.
3) Donate to Partners in Health (click here) -- PIH (@pih_org) is already on the ground in Haiti and mobilizing their relief efforts. If you have heard of Paul Farmer, this is the organization he co-founded. Working to provide health care and education to the poorest of Haiti, PIH is the real deal.
4) Donate to Architecture for Humanity (click here) -- Cameron Sinclair (@casinclair) and his non-profit Architecture for Humanity (@archforhumanity) can be found at virtually every developing world disaster site on the planet. These guys are a collection of design and housing geniuses who work tirelessly to provide shelter for the most deserving.
5) Donate to charity:water (click here) -- If you know me, you know how passionate I am about charity:water (@charitywater) and it's work to bring clean water to the 1 billion people on the planet who don't have it. Recently, the organization's founder, my friend and inspiration Scott Harrison (@scottharrison), traveled to Haiti to commence operations in that country and already thousands of Haitians have clean water to drink. As if the situation wasn't already bad enough, the need for clean water only intensifies in the aftermath of earthquakes. Every dollar of your support to these guys goes fully and immediately to work in the field. (Update: charity:water wrote a post encouraging you to also help their partners in Haiti.)
6) Learn more about Haiti -- So often we send token amounts of charity to far-flung developing world destinations. Yet, rarely do we have a sense of what life is like there. Thus, one of the ways I believe you can also respond to a tragedy like this is to commit to learning about Haiti, it's culture and wonder, as well as its daunting hardships. To that end, I recommend reading Paul Farmer's book Mountains Beyond Mountains to get a taste of the hard work underway. Also, be sure to watch Ghosts of Cité Soleil. Produced by Wyclef, and starring him as well, this documentary terrifyingly depicts the heavily armed gang leaders in Haiti's poorest neighborhoods. Meantime, try following the Twitter accounts of the folks mentioned above. Each of us can learn something from them.
7) Update -- A lot of thoughtful folks have left links below to other organizations who can channel your help to those who need it most. Please check out those groups and feel free to discuss them here.
Thanks to all of you for taking action. We owe it to Haiti, and to each other,
Chris
a seventh way: http://www.oxfamamerica.org/haiti
Posted by: helphaiti | January 12, 2010 at 10:14 PM
http://www.fonkoze.org, Haiti's largest microfinance organization, is also donating money to help with the earthquake relief effort.
Posted by: Fonkoze | January 12, 2010 at 11:09 PM
You are very quick to find all these information. Thank you so much. Anything to do for people outside the U.S.?
Posted by: Monsicha Hoonsuwan | January 13, 2010 at 12:03 AM
THe eighth way to help Haiti, I am having a fundrasier in NYC, where I want the Haitian community to come out and provide food, water, the necessity or anything they believe that would help Haiti. I believe in what Wycelf states we as Haitian People must help ourself before we can ask others for help.
Posted by: Patrick Jimenz | January 13, 2010 at 05:53 AM
Its Patrick Jimenez again, please if you would like in the efforts in Haiti please email me at patrick9313@yahoo.com. I am looking to have a fundraiser in Haiti and I need your help
Posted by: Patrick Jimenz | January 13, 2010 at 05:55 AM
A college friend started HELP and sent this missive:
"Dear Friends - Many of you have been asking about how HELP is faring. Thus far we have been unable to reach anyone from HELP in Haiti. We will keep you posted. If anyone on this list has word from HELP staff, students or alumni please send a...text to 401-439-3076.
Many have also asked where they can send donations. HELP staff and students are undoubtedly suffering from this event and we can certainly put your donation to good use to provide immediate relief to them and their families. I am traveling to Haiti on Friday.
www.haitianeducation.org
For more general relief efforts my friend Matt Marek heads the American Red Cross in Haiti who can be counted on to do all they can.
www.redcross.org
Please continue to keep HELP and Haiti in your thoughts and prayers.
Conor"
Posted by: Beth Kennedy | January 13, 2010 at 08:11 AM
Patrick, I tried your e-mail address but it was bounced back. Would love more info.
Posted by: Emily Ngo | January 13, 2010 at 08:25 AM
And another: http://www.shelterbox.org . Teams are already on their way to Haiti with tents and survival kits.
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=729976703 | January 13, 2010 at 08:28 AM
And yet another: Direct Relief International already has supplies on the way: http://www.directrelief.org/EmergencyResponse/2010/EarthquakeHaiti.aspx
Posted by: Suebob | January 13, 2010 at 08:34 AM
You can also donate through World Vision (www.worldvision.org). They already have staff members there working on getting food, clean water, blankets, tents, etc. distributed to the people.
Posted by: Elizabeth Bailey | January 13, 2010 at 08:35 AM
Please add a note to your first item ("Text "HAITI" to "90999" to donate $10 to the Red Cross ") that it ONLY WORKS IN THE U.S. Canadians are reporting (via Twitter) that the Canadian Red Cross has confirmed this does NOT WORK IN CANADA. Thanks!
Posted by: Ed Hawco | January 13, 2010 at 08:46 AM
mercy corps is one of the most incredible organizations and they have teams already responding to the crisis. Over the last five years, they've allocated more than 89% of their resources directly to programs. America's premier charity evaluator gives Mercy Corps four stars in organizational efficiency.
http://www.mercycorps.org/
Posted by: mk flotten | January 13, 2010 at 09:15 AM
World Vision and Convoy of Hope are two great organizations that will meet the needs of the Haitian people.
Posted by: @SpidermonkeyCO | January 13, 2010 at 09:19 AM
Canadians can donate to Red Cross via PayPaq (no, that's not a PayPal scam knockoff). Red Cross Canada's donation page is here:
http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=000043&tid=016
Posted by: Ed Hawco | January 13, 2010 at 09:25 AM
Doctors Without Borders is a fantastic non-profit organization which provides emergency medical care in more than 60 countries to assist people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe.
You can go to their website to learn about how they are responding to the catastrophe in Haiti and to make a donation.
http://doctorswithoutborders.org/
Posted by: Christina Page | January 13, 2010 at 09:47 AM
Great list, I recommend Partners in Health-- they have solid credentials
Posted by: twitter.com/ahm | January 13, 2010 at 09:57 AM
I work for a nonprofit that is hosting an auction on April 9, all proceeds will go to disaster relief for Haiti!
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Posted by: Jessica | January 13, 2010 at 10:01 AM
Oh, Chris...I had NO idea when I linked to this list you had over a million Twitter followers...WHO ARE YOU, ANYWAY? :)
I had the same idea in mind for a post when I stumbled across yours...amazing how this digital world can prompt us to quick action for the benefit of others.
Guess I'll need to click around to find out more about who I linked to....
A million followers...guess you're related to Ashton ;) :).
Posted by: PensieveRobin | January 13, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Does anyone know of an organization that takes paypal? I don't like throwing out my credit card # on the internet any more than I have to, and I don't have text enabled on my cell phone.
Posted by: Mary | January 13, 2010 at 10:29 AM
Does anyone know how much the cell carriers keep of the donation?
Posted by: carol | January 13, 2010 at 10:36 AM
Catholic Relief Services www.crs.org has been in Haiti for over 50 years. It is responding to the emergency and will still be there doing the hard work of rebuilding for years to come.
Posted by: Michael | January 13, 2010 at 10:52 AM
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is a great place to sent aid. 100% of your donation goes to the work on the ground and they are usually some of the first to arrive after a disaster and are some of the longest to stay in recovery work (usually for years).
Posted by: racher | January 13, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Unicef has a secure page set up.
https://secure.unicefusa.org/site/Donation2?df_id=6680&6680.donation=form1
Posted by: Jen | January 13, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Yet another place to donate, especially if you're interested in a smaller org with a strong, long-term connection to the people of Port-au-Prince.
Partners in Development, Inc. is a community-based development org that has worked in Port-au-Prince since 1990. We run the following programs in Haiti: medical clinic/services, microcredit loans for small businesses, child sponsorships, adult literacy programs, home building, and clean water and sanitation. Our staff is on the ground and we are going to need a lot of help in order to assist in the aftermath of this disaster. We are seeking donations towards our emergency relief fund for victims of the earthquake.
For more info, or to donate, follow this link:
http://pidonline.org/Haitian_Earthquake.html
I can vouch for this org - not a scam. Thank you for caring about this!!
Posted by: Hannah | January 13, 2010 at 11:33 AM
Thank you so much for providing this list.
Posted by: Alicia Garza | January 13, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Thanks for sharing. Natalie
Posted by: natalie | January 13, 2010 at 12:25 PM
http://www.panamericanrelief.org/
Posted by: Erin | January 13, 2010 at 12:35 PM
This list is invaluable. I'm passing it along to friends and family.
Posted by: soNOTcool :: Jodi Anderson | January 13, 2010 at 12:36 PM
Can you take yet another one?
An extremely worthy cause in Haiti to which I have been contributing for the last two years is Meds and Food for Kids.
http://mfkhaiti.org/
These folks are doing AMAZING work in saving the lives of malnourished kids in Haiti AND teaching Haitian peanut farmers to be better farmers.
Watch this UN video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAGZzlzQmLI
This isn't specifically an earthquake recovery charity, but they will surely have experienced severe damage to their operation, and their needs will be greater than ever now.
To see the amazing and unbelievable results of their product, "Medica Mamba" (which means peanut butter medicine), go to this blog -- folks who work at a feeding center using the Meds & Food for Kids product:
http://livesayhaiti.blogspot.com/2009/07/renald-update.html
Posted by: Dawn Swanson | January 13, 2010 at 01:05 PM
MTW is also providing relief: http://bit.ly/5hE8ox
Posted by: Brendan | January 13, 2010 at 01:14 PM
The Mercy and Sharing Foundation http://www.haitichildren.com/donation
“We are working on organizing large donations of food, water and other supplies, and we are working to re-establish logistics available on the ground in Haiti,” Joe Krabacher wrote on the foundation's Facebook page. “Above all, pray for the people of Haiti, the children in particular, and those who cannot take care of themselves and need your help.”
Posted by: Will Herndon | January 13, 2010 at 01:17 PM
Great work and quick to react. Congrats to all involved, it all makes a difference.
Posted by: Kingink | January 13, 2010 at 01:21 PM
Here is a link to a list of a number of places that are assisting.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/12/haiti-earthquake-relief-h_n_421014.html?icid=main|search3|dl1|link7|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffingtonpost.com%2F2010%2F01%2F12%2Fhaiti-earthquake-relief-h_n_421014.html
Posted by: ladykay | January 13, 2010 at 01:44 PM
I adopt a child.
Posted by: Michelpierret | January 13, 2010 at 01:44 PM
The Haitian Timoun Foundation is a grassroots organization that is also on the ground in Haiti and is in partnership with Fonkoze and HELP, among many others. Many of our "family" there are still unaccounted for, and the St. Joseph Home for Boys was completely destroyed.
You can go to www.htflive.org for updates and information about our partners in Haiti and to make emergency donations.
Posted by: Erin Murphy | January 13, 2010 at 01:51 PM
http://www.hopeforhaiti.com/
another great program working for the immediate needs there
Posted by: Diane | January 13, 2010 at 02:17 PM
Bogolight distributes flashlights in Haiti. Website is www.lighthaiti.org.
Thanks
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=667628987 | January 13, 2010 at 02:21 PM
Great list. Thanks
Posted by: trinidarlin | January 13, 2010 at 02:44 PM
In response to yesterday’s devastating earthquake in Haiti, Jesuit Refugee Service is mounting an emergency relief effort to provide lifesaving aid, including food and other urgently needed items, to the Haitian people. Aid will be provided in partnership with the JRS - Latin America & Caribbean regional office, and distributed through JRS programs in the Dominican Republic, Jesuit parishes and other Jesuit programs in Haiti.
For many years Jesuit Refugee Service has had a grassroots presence in Haiti and has provided humanitarian assistance to displaced Haitians in both the Dominican Republic and along the Haitian border. In addition, JRS has responded to the needs of Haitians following successive natural disasters, a food crisis, and repeated hurricanes.
Guided by the example of the Good Samaritan of the Gospel, we raise our prayers in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Haiti.
Speaking at the Vatican today, Pope Benedict XVI said “I appeal to the generosity of all people so that these brothers and sisters of ours who are experiencing a moment of need and suffering may not lack our concrete solidarity and the effective support of the international community. The Catholic Church will not fail to move immediately, through her charitable institutions, to meet the most immediate needs of the population.”
To support JRS/USA’s humanitarian response to the emergency needs of the Haitian people, please use this link to be directed to our secure website: http://www.jrsusa.org/support_donate_credit.php
Jesuit Refugee Service/USA (http://www.jrsusa.org is an international Catholic non-governmental organization whose mission is to serve, accompany, and defend the rights of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons, witnessing to God’s presence in vulnerable and often forgotten people driven from their homes by conflict, natural disaster, economic injustice, or violation of their human rights.
As one of the ten geographic regions of the Jesuit Refugee Service, JRS/USA serves as the major refugee outreach arm of U.S. Jesuits and their institutional ministries, mobilizing their response to refugee situations in the U.S. and abroad. Through our advocacy and fund raising efforts, JRS/USA also provides support for the work of JRS throughout the world.
JRS/USA gives help, hope, ear and voice to vulnerable people on the move by being present to and bearing witness to their plight; by relieving their human suffering and restoring hope; by addressing the root causes of their displacement and improving international responses to refugee situations.
Posted by: Christian Fuchs | January 13, 2010 at 02:44 PM
I should mention Episcopal Relief & Development: http://www.er-d.org/ in addition to the fabulous organizations already mentioned. ERD has a long-standing presence in Haiti and helps all in need, regardless of religious affiliation.
Posted by: Kevin Bullock | January 13, 2010 at 02:54 PM
Chris - re: the txt'ing to haiti - remember that only 50% of the funds will go towards haiti, the rest goes to the cell phone provider.
Posted by: Pallian | January 13, 2010 at 03:02 PM
learn about Haiti at www.oursoil.org
Posted by: Laffinmybuttoff | January 13, 2010 at 03:08 PM
100% of your donation will go to relief work in haiti. thanks.
https://community.elca.org/NetCommunity/SSLPage.aspx?pid=538
Posted by: karla | January 13, 2010 at 03:13 PM
Feed My Starving Children already has sent 25 million meals to Haiti in 2009. They are organizing a relief effort here: http://www.fmsc.org/Page.aspx?pid=415
Posted by: Niki | January 13, 2010 at 03:41 PM
The William Jefferson Clinton Foundation is gathering donations. See http://www.clintonfoundation.org/. Thanks for doing this. So many people need our help.
Posted by: vbdub | January 13, 2010 at 04:07 PM
In light of the recent tragedy in Haiti, I’ve decided to donate 100% of all sales of my music for the rest of the week (through the weekend) to Doctors Without Borders to aid their efforts in Haiti.
Doctors Without Borders are a completely neutral organization of volunteer doctors and nurses, with only one goal: fulfilling their oath to help those in need of medical care. (Refreshing, isn’t it?)
I’ve already seen people flinging around ideas on Twitter and FB about who you should and shouldn’t give your money to, so here’s a link to Charity Navigator’s 4-star (the maximum) rating of Doctors Without Borders to ease your mind: http://bit.ly/QAZi1
All of the downloads I offer through my bandcamp site are set to “name your price, no minimum.” So pay whatever you like or whatever you can.
The only money that will not go straight to Doctors Without Borders will be the PayPal processing fees.
http://jonautry.bandcamp.com/
You’re beautiful. Thank you.
-Jon
Posted by: Jon Autry | January 13, 2010 at 04:15 PM
Here's a list of top rated charities so you give the most help for your money:
http://www.charitywatch.org/toprated.html#intrelief
Posted by: Heder | January 13, 2010 at 05:26 PM
Yet another way to help: http://www.wecanbuildanorphanageblog.com/we-need-your-help/
We Can Build an Orphanage is my family friend's foundation, so I can vouch for its legitimacy.
Posted by: Kim | January 13, 2010 at 05:29 PM
If you're a Rogers Wireless or Fido customer in Canada, you can donate via text message
by donating to Partners In Health: Haiti and other Haitian relief organizations by sending the text message "HELP" to shortcode 1291 starting Wednesday. By using the code, customers can donate $5.00 to the Haitian relief efforts. Rogers is working with The ONEXONE Foundation to facilitate 100 per cent of donations in funds and goods to Partners In Health: Haiti and other Haitian relief organizations. I did this myself and it's a really easy way to help, and this form of text donation is supported by a Canadian cell carrier.
The entire statement can be found at http://www.680news.com/news/local/article/16809--rogers-supports-relief-efforts-in-earthquake-devastated-haiti
Posted by: Helyreilly | January 13, 2010 at 06:09 PM
You can also donate through Habitat for Humanity, another great charity.
Posted by: Francesca | January 13, 2010 at 07:01 PM
just fyi - if you are looking for mountains beyond mountains it was written by tracy kidder.
thanks for the list! i gave to PIH.
Posted by: alex | January 13, 2010 at 07:12 PM
I made a donation for charity:water in the name of Uzi Saghi. He was killed in the tsunami of 2005 and well, it seemed fitting.
Those poor people.
Posted by: Anonymous | January 13, 2010 at 08:38 PM
please add this org to your lists as well, my friend began this foundation in 2000.
http://whatiffoundation.org/
Posted by: mother earth aka karen hanrahan | January 13, 2010 at 08:39 PM
Plan International has been working with children for more than 35 years in some of the poor communities south of Port-au-Prince that are the most devastated. In addition to their 143 staff in country, a team of international experts in emergency response are on their way. You can donate at www.planusa.org.
Posted by: Rebecca Lake | January 13, 2010 at 09:07 PM
http://vodouaid.org/ has been there, did great hurricane help, will stay there, knows how to work, exquisitely culturally sensitive. Voudou Aid does not waste money on a big ad budget or salaries, and are NOT outsiders. Helping through Voudou Aid strengthens local culture and local control, two important defenses against Disaster Capitalism. http://vodouaid.org/
Posted by: Zot Lynn Szurgot | January 13, 2010 at 09:15 PM
Former president Clinton mentioned on this afternoon's NPR interview that $10 donations can also be made by texting 'haiti' to 20222 ... the donations are made to Clinton Foundation for Haiti
Posted by: kaveh | January 13, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Thank you.
Posted by: Katrina Kennedy | January 14, 2010 at 05:38 AM
Thanks for posting this. I donated via MercyCorps, which does take paypal, amazon, google and the usual.
Posted by: Jessica | January 14, 2010 at 07:43 AM
another amazing organization that is already doing awesome things in Haiti (hosiptal, school, orphanage, etc). Their hospital is one of the ones NOT damaged in the earthquake, so they are seeing a huge increase in patients... and are running out of supplies.
http://www.missionofhopehaiti.org/
Posted by: kella | January 14, 2010 at 08:33 AM
I had read Mountains to Mountains so I sent my money to PIH. Thank you for this list thouh its also informative about other charities that sounds amazing.
Posted by: debbie l | January 14, 2010 at 08:57 AM
Thank you. Link posted on my twitter.
Posted by: Vivacious_g | January 14, 2010 at 09:15 AM
Is there a way that my school can collect like water bottles or something tangible that the families would be able to afford? If so, where would I send it? We are very interested in gathering some supplies that they need but don't know what they are accepting or where to send it.
Thanks!
Posted by: Melissa | January 14, 2010 at 09:49 AM
Thanks for helping others help the people of Haiti with your post about these great organizations!
Posted by: Heather | January 14, 2010 at 10:47 AM
Thanks to Dooce for introducing us!
I am a suburban working mom and it was late Wednesday afternoon before I first learned about the tragedy in Haiti. Like many, the internet was the first place I turned. I found pictures of injured children, which haunted me all night.
Thank you for helping make this issue a priority in the blogging community.
I took a few minutes to read your bio today. My husband, an investment banker, has similar attitudes. He left a big bank, while trading derivatives, to hang his own shingle. At Ansley Capital, a boutique investment bank, he works with small health care technology companies. He loves working with real companies that provide real solutions, instead of trading pieces of paper. (His words, not mine.) And as silly as this may sound to my hard charging high suburban neighbors, he really likes working with "kind" people.
Kudos for your work for Haiti. And kudos for your work for the Obama campaign. I appreciate it personally.
I look forward to reading more of your work. You have a lovely "kind" voice.
Warmest Regards,
Denise Burks
www.successinthesuburbs.blogspot.com
Posted by: Denise Burks | January 14, 2010 at 11:33 AM
Worldvision is also another website where people can go to donate to victims of the Haiti tragedy.Here is the link:http://donate.worldvision.org/OA_HTML/xxwv2ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?.Hope it works.
Posted by: Theresa Daniels | January 14, 2010 at 05:17 PM
Thanks, Chris.
Posted by: Sam | January 14, 2010 at 05:19 PM
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE CHOOSE HOW YOU DONATE CAREFULLY. TRY TO ENSURE THE ORGANISATION WILL CONTRIBUTE DIRECTLY TO THIS SPECIFIC CAUSE IN HAITI.
I HEARD FROM REPUTABLE NEWS WEBSITE (WWW.DEMOCRACYNOW.ORG) THAT AN ORGANISATION CALLED "Haitian Emergency Relief Fund " IS A REPUTABLE ORGANISATION. yOU CAN DONATE VIA PAYPAL. THE WEBSITE ADDRESS IS:
www.haitiaction.net/About/HERF/HERF.html
An alternative organisation is www.shelterbox.org - you can track donations online.
Posted by: Billy Ransom | January 15, 2010 at 03:28 AM
An excellent site for evaluating aid organizations so you can send your $ to legitimate organizations:
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=1004
Posted by: H | January 15, 2010 at 06:18 AM
Thanks for the list.
You forgot about:
www.restavekfreedom.org
I'm essence, restavek's are haitian children that are put into slavery. I imagine more kids are being taken as they have no place to stay.
Posted by: ag | January 15, 2010 at 07:50 AM
Beyond the urgent, consider putting your compassionate giving towards the future of Haiti. http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2010/01/how_companies_can_help_in_hait.html
Posted by: Erica Chapman | January 15, 2010 at 09:17 AM
International Medical Corps’ Emergency Response Team is in Haiti, focusing on providing lifesaving medical care and relief to survivors of this devastating earthquake. The response draws on 25 years of experience in emergency settings, including last September’s earthquake in Sumatra, Indonesia, and the massive 2005 earthquake in Pakistan. Please visit their website at www.imcworldwide.org or text ‘HAITI’ to 85944 to make a $10 donation.
Posted by: Daniel Werner | January 15, 2010 at 04:43 PM
Carol, 100% of the text donations go to charity; the cell phone companies aren't taking a cut. Many of them are even waiving the regular texting fee.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 15, 2010 at 04:56 PM
Use your blog. Action badges and ways you can raise money to help have been put up on bloggersunite.org
Posted by: Tony Berkman | January 17, 2010 at 01:05 PM
For those of you in AUSTRALIA Th 7pm Project website has great links to charities to help in Haiti www.7pmproject.com.au
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=607972575 | January 18, 2010 at 12:45 AM
To whom it may concern,
International Medical Corps is a nonprofit relief organization that has been on the ground in Haiti since 23 hours after the earthquake struck.
We are also an A+ charity denoted by the American Institute of Philanthropy. 92 cents of every dollar go to the field needs.
We would appreciate being listed on your ledes blog as a worthy organization to send donations.
Please check out our Haiti Alert page: imcworldwide.org/haiti
We also have a text-to-give campaign: text “haiti” to 85944 and donate $10 through your phone bill.
International Medical Corps response to Haiti draws on 25 years of experience in emergency settings, including last September’s earthquake in Sumatra, Indonesia, and the massive 2005 earthquake in Pakistan.
Thank you so much for your consideration.
Best,
Judy Bartek
Communications Associate
International Medical Corps
jbartek@imcworldwide.org
(work) 310.826.7800
(cell) 724.388.9610
Posted by: Judy Bartek | January 19, 2010 at 03:29 PM
You are such wonderful people (Angels)that God has sent to us
Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie Pearce | January 25, 2010 at 09:16 AM
We just started to donate 1$ from each purchase to Haiti victims.
Thanks to all good people.
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Posted by: code8 | February 01, 2010 at 07:06 PM
thanks for sharing, chris. I appreciate the well thought out list. I like your point#6 a lot- knowing more about the people in need is a way of understanding them better, is more enriching for oneself, and can help us out of our ignorance of the rest of the world.
Posted by: Senseq | February 07, 2010 at 06:05 AM
thanks for these suggestions! ShelterBox is also a great one
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Posted by: Master Spa Products | March 08, 2010 at 01:53 AM
The best thing that we can do is to keep Americans aware of this problem so that we can continue to support them. I am afraid that once this tragic becomes old news that it will be forgotten and support will diminish.
Of course financial support would be the best. So please donate through your favorite organization. Remember these are human beings. Just think if you were in their shoes.
Posted by: Matthew | March 08, 2010 at 03:04 AM
The best thing we can do for Haiti is to not forget and to keep it in the media
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Posted by: fsdfs | March 18, 2010 at 01:34 AM
A little late on this, but a really cool one is http://www.browsarity.com/
No donation required. It's a Firefox plugin that turns any product link in Google or anywhere else into an affiliate link, and any revenue you generate goes to your selected charity, including Haiti.
Great idea from one of the other Y-Combinator founders.
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