Many want to help Haiti but aren’t sure how, and it’s understandable why many would approach the country’s disaster relief with some trepidation: After the Red Cross raised $500 million for Haiti earthquake relief in 2010, a 2015 investigation found that much of the money that hardworking, well-meaning individuals donated didn’t actually make it to the Haitian people it was supposed to help. (An attorney for the Red Cross denied all allegations of impropriety.) It can be extremely difficult to know how to help a situation that almost seems helpless, but please do not despair. If you’re wondering how to help Haiti earthquake relief, the best bet is still by donating funds. “I think the need really in Haiti is the funding,” Margarett Lubin, Haiti’s representative for the Sean Penn-founded charity Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE) told NPR. “We need the funding on the ground. It’s essential so that we can respond to the need, in the midst of all the emergencies that we just described, so that we can really make an impact on the ground and get people out of suffering.” We’ve rounded up well-reviewed organizations that will help you move your money the furthest in a time when it’s needed the most.
How to Help Haiti Earthquake Relief
Hope for Haitiprovides healthcare, food, infrastructure and disaster relief to Haiti. Haitian Health Foundationprovides medical and dental care to vulnerable communities in Haiti. Cooperative For Assistance And Relief Everywhere (CARE)provides emergency relief and fights global poverty and hunger. World Central Kitchen, chef José Andrés charity, is already providing meals and food for those in need in Haiti. Andrés founded the charity after the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti. CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort)provides emergency relief using local staff on the ground in Haiti and elsewhere, further providing equity and economic opportunities for those in need. Doctors Without Bordersprovides emergency medical relief to those in need. Americaresprovides disaster relief and humanitarian aid. Save the Childrenprovides food, shelter and medical aid to children in disaster areas. International Relief Teamsprovides emergency shelter and supplies to Haiti. Partners In Healthprovides medical care to vulnerable communities. National Disaster Search Dog Foundationdeploys canines to aid in search and rescue and recovery missions in disaster areas. They are actively working to help find survivors and victims of the Haiti earthquake. Center for Disaster Philanthropyprovides help to ensure your hard-earned money goes to the causes and funds where it will go the furthest and do the most good, including funds for Haiti earthquake relief. Airlinkprovides emergency air travel for nonprofits to provide humanitarian aid. Global Empowerment Missionprovides funding and emergency aid worldwide following national disasters. Humanity & Inclusiongives emergency aid to disabled and vulnerable people in disasters. Concern Worldwideprovides humanitarian aid to vulnerable communities and disaster victims and survivors. Next, find out how to help those affected by California wildfires — which are still burning and devastating the state.
