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How Canadians Can Help Haiti Earthquake Victims Right Now
Canadian Humanitarian organizations are in need of financial assistance following the deadly 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on Saturday. Here are some you can donate to now.
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Haiti was hit by another devastating earthquake on August 14, leaving more than 1,400 people dead and 6000 injured or still missing. The 7.2-magnitude quake—more powerful than the 7.0 magnitude earthquake in 2010 and Hurricane Matthew in 2016—has destroyed many homes, schools, churches, hospitals and several more buildings, leaving many people without shelter and medical supplies.
In the aftermath of the tragic incident and as the search for survivors continues, Canadian humanitarian organizations have set out to offer aid in Haiti and are asking for financial assistance to continue their efforts. Here are the organizations you should consider donating to.
UNICEF Canada
Following the severe #earthquake in #Haiti yesterday, @UNICEFHaiti is delivering emergency supplies, mobilizing volunteers and working to protect children and families in the difficult days ahead. Help us be there for children in #Haiti – donate today at https://t.co/H8QyDrPdGA pic.twitter.com/72v2YjCFWm
— UNICEF Canada (@UNICEFCanada) August 15, 2021
The UNICEF team is working to distribute emergency supplies including clean drinking water, medical aid and food.
CARE Canada
Your donation today will help families in #Haiti access urgent emergency services and support.
CARE Canada is a member of the @humcoalition, which has launched a joint appeal for Haiti. #RespondingTogether
— CARE Canada (@carecanada) August 17, 2021
CARE Canada’s on-the-ground presence allows for the distribution of essential relief items including water, medical supplies and tents.
Save the Children Canada
We are carrying out rapid assessments of the needs of children and their families in #Haiti 🇭🇹 in the aftermath of the 7.2 magnitude #earthquake.
We will be responding to meet needs. #EarthquakeHaiti
Help us reach the most urgent ➡️ https://t.co/h5RXFsAu77 pic.twitter.com/sEa2OA7ZPx
— Save the Children Canada (@SaveChildrenCan) August 15, 2021
Save the Children Canada is coordinating a humanitarian response to help Haitian children and their families and asking for donations for their Children’s Emergency Funds so they can be prepared in the event of another emergency.
Canadian Red Cross
We have launched the Haiti Earthquake Appeal to provide much-needed assistance to people and communities affected by the earthquake and aftershock that struck the region this morning.
You can help now by donating to the Haiti Earthquake Appeal: https://t.co/HKQGS0CbSR— Canadian Red Cross (@redcrosscanada) August 15, 2021
Donations to the Canadian Red Cross will be used for immediate and ongoing relief efforts, long-term recovery, as well as preparedness for future crises in Haiti.
The Salvation Army Canada
"The country is reeling from the pandemic and the pending tropical storm is another concern," says Lt-Col. Brenda Murray, International Development Director.
After Saturday’s earthquake in #Haiti, we launched the Haiti Relief Effort. Learn about it and how you can help. ⬇
— The Salvation Army (@salvationarmy) August 16, 2021
The Salvation Army Canada has launched a Haiti Relief Effort, providing victims of the earthquake with hygiene and sanitation kits, food assistance and medical supplies.
Development and Peace
Development and Peace has partnered with Caritas Haiti to jump into action and send relief trucks and assessment teams to the affected regions. Together they will be supplying food, water, shelter, first-aid kits, clothing and blankets.
ShelterBox Canada
ShelterBox is deploying a team in response to the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in #Haiti. Our team will assess damage reports, understand from communities what they need, and work on the challenging logistics of delivering aid during a pandemic. Learn more at https://t.co/erUe2gnIoH pic.twitter.com/EAtw6SrqUo
— ShelterBox Canada (@ShelterBoxCan) August 16, 2021
The ShelterBox team is working with Habitat for Humanity Haiti to deliver aid to areas where buildings have been reduced to rubble. Together they will be providing tents and other emergency supplies.
GlobalMedic
To help us support families affected by the devastating earthquake in Haiti, please make a donation to our Haiti fund at https://t.co/0QjLXV92W9 pic.twitter.com/GV1ZCJ77T6
— GlobalMedic (@globalmedicdmgf) August 16, 2021
GlobalMedic is a Canadian disaster relief charity that is working to provide victims of the earthquake with clean drinking water and medical supplies.
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