Disaster has struck my homeland and my heart is heavy. Haiti needs help. Whatever you can do will be greatly appreciated. The simplest thing you can do is pray. No matter what spiritual path you’re on please keep us in your thoughts.
Thanks,
Suzie
1) Yele: A non profit created by Haitian American musician, Wyclef Jean
Using Your Phone: You can text 'Yele' to 501501 to donate just $5 (FIVE) Yele Haiti's relief efforts. Your donation will be added to your phone bill.
* Online: Check out http://www.yele.org/ Click on "Donate Now" on the top right hand side. Donate however much you have and can.
*2) The Lambi Fund of Haiti: A not for profit created by Haitians and Americans to work together toward economic justice, democracy and alternative sustainable development in Haiti.
* Online: Go to website at http://www.lambifund.org/ to donate. The tab is on the left hand side. Donate however much you have and can.
* Using Your Phone: You can text "send $20 to give@lambifund.org" to PAYPAL (729-725) using Paypal mobile. Note: $20 is there request, but they would LOVE for you to send anything.
3) Direct Relief International: An organization that provides medical assistance to improve the quality of life for people affected by poverty, disaster, and civil unrest at home and throughout the world.
* Online: Go to http://www.directrelief.org/EmergencyResponse/2010/EarthquakeHaiti.aspx to read about their relief efforts in Haiti and/or click the "Donate" tab on the left side. You can specifically choose Haiti to benefit from your donation. Donate however much you have and can.
4) International Medical Corps: A global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
* Online: Go to website at http://www.imcworldwide.org/Page.aspx?pid=183 to donate. Donate however much you have and can.
5) http://www.bateyrelief.org/
6) http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/
3 comments:
I am soooooo saddened by the tragedy! I have many Haitian friends and it is so disheartening
January 13, 2010 at 11:58 PMI found your blog on Google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.
January 14, 2010 at 4:04 AMIf I would really have a chance to visit their place, I would. The disaster they had experience is so awful!
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