Reports continue to come out of Haiti after an estimated 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the country, with the epicenter located just 10 miles from the capital, Port-au-Prince. The death toll estimate has been placed at over 100,000 with some speculating it may be as high as 500,000. An estimated 3 million people will have been effected by the earthquake.
Haiti is one the poorest and most densely-populated countries in the Western Hemisphere. Currently 54% of the population living in Haiti lives on less than $1 a day. [ref.] The Love Alliance community supports two children in Haiti. Their names are Djemson and Ketnise. We support them through a partner organization, Compassion International, who does extraordinary work in the country.
Many people have asked us where they should give and the fact is there are many organizations who are already on the ground helping and making a difference. Here is a list that we have compiled through several different sources:
• Compassion International
• Red Cross
• World Vision
• Children’s Hunger Fund
• World Relief
• Samaritan's Purse
• Jesus in Haiti Ministries
via Charity:Water
• Partners in Health
• Concern Worldwide
via CNN: Impact Your World
• International Medical Corps
• Direct Relief International
• World Vision
• International Relief Teams
• Yéle Haiti
• American Red Cross
• Operation USA
• CARE
• Catholic Relief Services
• World Food Programme
• World Concern
• Save the Children
• UNICEF USA
• Mercy Corps
• Operation Blessing International
• Shelterbox
• Americares
• Operation USA
• Doctors Without Borders
• Medical Teams International
• The International Committee of the Red Cross
• The Salvation Army
• More ways to help victims of NATURAL DISASTERS
Keep checking back for more updates on the disaster in Haiti. We will also make sure to keep you updated on the children we sponsor as we receive information from Compassion International.
Wed, Jan 13th 10 at 05:03PM
Convoy of Hope is another organization that is serving Haiti. They already had an operation on the ground serving there. The volunteers and some of the facilities made it through the earthquake and they are currently working on the ground.
Wed, Jan 13th 10 at 05:03PM
My church works closely with an organization called Hope for the Children of Haiti, they help orphaned children in Haiti. Currently all the children are safe and being cared for, but are sleeping outside and etc. To learn more information about the organization please visit: hfchaiti.org
Wed, Jan 13th 10 at 05:03PM
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Wed, Jan 13th 10 at 05:03PM
i am so devastated that haiti was attacked by an earthquake.my organization will be glad to do anything for the haitians
Wed, Jan 13th 10 at 05:03PM
Plan is another organisation helping Haiti: www.plan-international.org
Wed, Jan 13th 10 at 05:03PM
world help is another organization that is helping with immediate and ongoing relief efforts: www.worldhelp.net . thanks for giving us such a great list!
Wed, Jan 13th 10 at 05:03PM
Will Haiti be reconstruct?
Wed, Jan 13th 10 at 05:03PM
mmmmmmm i actually dont think that i want to comment
i feel sooooo bbad for these people i wish there was more ways that
i could help them :(:(:(:(:(:(:(
Wed, Jan 13th 10 at 05:03PM
my name is cristian , i work in a bakey in CAPE COD , HYANNIS,MASS and i`m trying to find a way to send fresh bread to haiti but i can`t find so please guide me where and what should i do.thank you very much.cristian
Wed, Jan 13th 10 at 05:03PM
i feel so bad and i wish i could help i know i can but i dont know what to send its just to much
Wed, Jan 13th 10 at 05:03PM
@Cristian: I honestly think that the amount of money spent on sending fresh bread from the Northeast US might not be worth it. I would recommend donating the money that would be spent in making the bread to an org. that provides food. That way you can make sure none of the food will bad before it gets into the hands of the people who need it. An organization listed here and one that we have a relationship is Child's Hunger Fund. They provide food and have done some great things in Haiti.
@Lashawn: No need to feel overwhelmed or bad. Check out some of these organization's websites and see how you can help.
Wed, Jan 13th 10 at 05:03PM
I WAS ACTUALLY IN HAITI ON A MISSION TRIP DURING THE EARTH QUAKE , THANKS TO GOD I WAS NOT HURT, I HELP WITH TRANSLATION AND CLEANING IN THE HOSPITALS AND CAME BACK TO USA IN APRIL. I NOW HAVE AN ORGANIZATION NAMED NOW FOR CHRIST ORPHANAGE INC. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFO, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP @ NOWFORCHRIST.COM
Wed, Jan 13th 10 at 05:03PM
I a657man, I do believe Baby Doc is going to take over power in HAiti. we as the people need to pay very close attention to the following:
01: why Mr.Duvalier is here.
02: Did Mr. Duvalier knows He was to going to house court.
03: Did Duvalier really going to Jail for the crimes.
04: I think Mr. Duvalier is using the court system to clean his name. and to take over Haiti.
05. Mr. Duvalier is very wise man.
06: would Duvalier come to Haiti Just to go to Jail? I don't think so.
07. by the way, how home he is able to come to haiti, and no one else can't.
08: remember we have an election that is on going in Haiti right now, and no one yet knows it outcomes.
09: I do think the USA and France and Haiti Goverment has something to do with Mr. Duvalier in Haiti
Wed, Jan 13th 10 at 05:03PM
Free The Children is also wrking in Haiti
Wed, Jan 13th 10 at 05:03PM
I am a Haitian national why is it so hard for a native to find a job in the ONG´s in Haiti.
Can anyone help me Í´m looking for a job in the ONG´s in my country, my number is 509-4684-0047. If you are over seas you must dial 001 fisrt. Will anybody please help. Thank you.
Wed, Jan 13th 10 at 05:03PM
I am of Haitian decent and would very much like to work with nonprofit or a private international organization in Haiti. Since I sent well over 100 to 150 employment applications with no luck yet, I would like to know if someone can tell me the best way to go about obtaining an international job in Haiti please. Email: marsev123@yahoo.com