We have all seen the images and news coverage of Haiti. It is devastating. No words can do justice to what the people of Haiti are going through. The loss. Unimaginable. The Haitian people desperately need our help. I know many of us are having our own financial troubles, but just remember that any little bit helps. It doesn’t even have to be money. Donate your time, services, or help get the word out. Donate supplies or clothing. Buy from companies who are donating a portion of their proceeds to the Haitian people. There are so many things that we can do. Just do something.
Here’s a list of organizations and companies who are helping in some way. Visit their sites and see how you can get involved.
Mobi Technologies began their “Headphonies for Haiti” fundraiser today. For every Headphonies sold on www.headphonies .com from January 18th to February 28th, $1 will be donated to the American Red Cross International Response Fund. Josie Maran will be donating 50% of proceeds from sales made on www.josiemarancosmetics.com from now to the end of January to the American Red Cross.
Nickelodeon launched a site (http://www.nick.com/helphaiti/) that features tips on what kids can do to get involved; message boards for kids to connect, discuss and share their thoughts; as well as a list of organizations (Yele Haiti, UNICEF, Save the Children, Mercy Corps, Doctors without Borders, American Red Cross, and Kids Care) that kids can encourage their parents to reach out to for more information on ways they can help.
baby star will donate 10% of january sales to www.mercycorps.org.
A. Tierney is donating 20% of all January purchases to AmeriCares.
Doctors without Borders has already treated 1,000 people on the ground in Haiti, but an estimated 3 million have been affected by this quake, so there remains tremendous work to be done. They have a page to donate and great suggestions on sharing the cause through badges for your blog or website.
UNICEF pledges that 100% of donations will be used to save children’s lives in Haiti. UNICEF’s disaster relief response, coordinated with other UN agencies and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent, will focus on helping children and women, usually the most vulnerable in times of crisis. Children under 18 make up nearly 50 percent of the 10 million population of Haiti.
The Mercy Corps always distinguish themselves as one of the first responders when an earthquake hits. They helped out in Peru in 2007, China in 2008, Indonesia in 2009, and now they land as one of the first on the ground in Haiti. Their extensive experience can only be made more valuable by donations and funding. Their website has a place to donate and also asks users to set up their own fundraising page and encourage other to help out as well.
Donate from your Mobile Phone(any carrier, any rate plan) — it’s very easy:
Text “HAITI” to 90999 to donate $10 to the American Red Cross. (U.S. State Department) or
Text “YELE” to 501501 to donate $5 to Yele Haiti. (foundation started by Wyclef Jean)
This aid goes immediately to the first responders on the ground in Haiti and will be sorely needed.
Oxfam America has nearly 40 years of experience in disaster response. Your donation will go immediately to the most critical needs in Haiti, and they will ensure that every penny is used wisely. Oxfam has a staff of approximately 200 people on the ground in Haiti, including a group of highly-experienced emergency specialists. This emergency team supports rescue efforts, assessing the damage and responding with public health, water and sanitation services to prevent the spread of waterborne disease. Additional emergency specialists have been dispatched from USA, UK, and Mexico today and the charity is preparing to send additional stocks.
Please visit the American Red Cross for more ways to help and donate.
I’m also providing a linky below for you guys to link to posts that also give ideas on how to help the Haitian people. If you’re a company donating proceeds, then please link up too. The only thing I ask is that the links be solely for helping Haiti. It goes without saying, but NO SPAMMING. All irrelevant links will be removed.
1. Coupon Teacher (Help)
2. Five Ways to Help Haiti 3. Hamilton Family -Help for Haiti
4. You’re next!