Monday, November 11, 2013

HOW TO HELP PHILIPPINE TYPHOON SURVIVORS

THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS ARE ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES INDICATED TO ASSIST TYPHOON HAIYAN SURVIVORS

PHPTO by NOAA

TO DONATE ON LINE:
Salvation Army
100 percent of all disaster donations will be used for relief efforts and "to immediately meet the specific needs of disaster survivors." Text TYPHOON to 80888 to Donate $10 or give online. Learn more here.

Red Cross
Emergency responders and volunteers throughout the Philippines are providing meals and relief items.  . Give by donating online or mailing a check to your local American Red Cross chapter. The Red Cross provides the broadest base of general relief services. Red Cross services will include food ,water, temporary shelter, and some medical services. You may donate on line by clicking on the "Learn more here" then clicking on "Typhoon Relief" Learn more here.

The Philippine Red Cross has mobilized its 100 local outposts to help with relief efforts. The Philippine Red Cross may be donated to on line by clicking on the "Learn More Here Icon", then clicking on Donate, however before you click on "Donate" read the donation methods such as "PayPal" that are described on the first page. Learn more here.

AmeriCares
The relief organization is sending medical aid for 20,000 survivors, including antibiotics, wound care supplies, and pain relievers. AmeriCares is also giving funds to local organizations to purchase supplies. To donate on line scdroll down, look to your right about mid page for the donate now button. Learn more here.

ShelterBox
ShelterBox provides families with a survival kit that includes a tent and other essential items while they are displaced or homeless. Learn more here.



World Food Programme 
WFP has allocated an immediate $2 million for Haiyan relief, with a greater appeal pending as needs become apparent. The UN organization is sending 40 metric tons of fortified biscuits in the immediate aftermath, as well as working with the government to restore emergency telecommunications in the area. Americans can text the word AID to 27722 to donate $10 or give online. Learn more here.



World Vision
The organization is providing food, water and hygiene kits at the evacuation centers. World Vision was also still actively responding to last month's earthquake in Bohol, which luckily was not struck by the eye of the storm. Learn more here.

UNICEF
Anticipating that children will likely be among the worst affected by the typhoon, UNICEF is working on getting essential medicines, nutrition supplies, safe water and hygiene supplies to children and families in the area. Learn more here.

Save The Children
The organization has sent relief kits for children and families, including household cleaning items, temporary school tents and learning materials. Learn more here.
Doctors Without Borders
The organization is sending 200 tons of medical and relief items, including vaccines, tents and hygiene kits. Learn more here.

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