(WASHINGTON, D.C., January 15, 2010) -- America’s nonprofit and philanthropic community shares the deep concern of people around the world about the loss of life and devastation caused by the Haitian earthquake. In a country where need was already enormous, generous assistance is now even more necessary.
The list below, which will be updated regularly, identifies nonprofits and foundations and government agencies that have expertise and experience in international disaster relief and are already working in Haiti.
These organizations note that the best way to help is cash donations (including through credit cards) to organizations with a long track record in this kind of work. As you decide who to support, IS urges you to choose the recipients of your gifts carefully. Recent disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the Asian tsunami have produced scams that benefitted only the dishonest people behind them, not those in need. Fortunately, IS members such as the BBB WiseGiving Alliance, Charity Navigator, Guidestar, and Network for Good are all excellent starting points for finding efficient, effective organizations to help the people in Haiti.
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It is worth noting that Hope for Haiti Now has announced that it will be distributing the money from its telethon and music sales to organizations that have “a history of operation and collaboration within the nongovernmental organization (NGO) community in Haiti.” I am pleased to be part of the advisory committee Hope for Haiti Now has established to ensure that donated funds will be used quickly and effectively.
America has an inspiring tradition of generosity and voluntary spirit, particularly in response to conditions like those facing Haiti. We encourage everyone to help trustworthy, experienced, and skillful organizations serve the needs of the Haitian people.
Diana Aviv
President and CEO
Nonprofits and Foundations
(IS members are marked with *)
American Friends Service Committee*
American Institute of Philanthopy
American Refugee Committee International
Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS)*
ASAE and the Center for Association Management*
Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability*
General Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists*
Goodwill Industries International*
Habitat for Humanity International*
Hope for Haiti Children's Center
InterAction-American Council for Voluntary International Action*
International Relief Teams
Islamic
Relief USA
United Methodist Committee on Relief
Government
US Agency for International Development -- USAID is the lead U.S. government agency in responding to this crisis, and this page aggregates information from across the federal government.
Learn more about the people, country, and culture of Haiti from these websites:
Dept of State’s Background Notes on Haiti
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