4 Ways to Donate to Haiti
The best way to help the people of Haiti is money. Donations in whatever amount you can give. Here are four organizations that will put your generosity to good use.
American Red Cross.
This organization is channeling aid directly to Haiti’s robust Red Cross, which is already in place to deliver it. Making a donation is as easy as using your cellphone. You can text “HAITI” to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross relief for Haiti. You can also make donations to their International Response Fund online.
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières.
This excellent organization already has boots on the ground in Haiti. They were working on medical projects there before the quake hit and immediately began setting up clinics to help the injured. You can make donations at the Doctors Without Borders website.
Partners In Health.
PIH’s mission is “to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care.” They are also already in Haiti. In fact, they opened their first clinic there in 1985. You can contribute to their efforts by making a donation at the Partners In Health website.
Yéle Haiti.
Founded by Haiti-born musician Wyclef Jean in 2005, Yéle’s community service programs include food distribution and mobilizing emergency relief. You can make a donation to the organization by texting “Yele” to 501501, which will automatically donate $5 to the Yéle Haiti Earthquake Fund [it will be charged to your cellphone bill]. You can also make donations at the Yéle Haiti website.
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