How to Help Haiti
No doubt you have likely heard, seen or read about the earthquake disaster in Haiti. The International Red Cross has estimated three million people — a third of the population in Haiti – may need emergency relief that includes shelter, food and clean water. It is estimated that approximately 50, 000 people may have died.
If you live in Canada, here is some important information:
Today the Canadian government announced it will match contributions dollar for dollar to eligible Canadian organizations, to help people affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), contributions made between January 12 and February 12, 2010, will be matched.
The following article lists the various charitable organizations dedicating funds to help – donations made through these will be matched by CIDA: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2010/01/13/f-emergency-contacts-haiti-relief-aid.html
If you live in the United States, here is information on how you can help:
U.S. Department of State Official Blog: http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/site/entry/help_haiti_disaster_relief_efforts
And if you live elsewhere,
I recommend consulting your government websites for more information on how to help.
Here's a press conference from Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières on the situation they experienced:
