Donate to recovery efforts in Haiti
On the evening of January 12, 2010, a major 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. It is the most powerful quake to hit the impoverished country in more than 200 years. The tremor struck 15km (10 miles) south-west of the capital Port-au-Prince, and was quickly followed by two strong aftershocks of 5.9 and 5.5 magnitude. Reports describe the destruction to affect as much as 70 percent of the buildings, with debris filling the roads making emergency response difficult. The Prime Minister reported on January 13 that hundreds of thousands of lives may have been lost.
The impact of the earthquake in Haiti is devastating. The Haitian Red Cross is estimating the death toll has risen between 45,000 and 50,000, and an additional three million people are hurt or homeless. More than 70% of the country's buildings have been impacted and with debris filling the roads, it has been difficult to reach and rescue the victims. You can help people affected by:
Gifts to the Fund support long-term recovery efforts to rebuild lives and infrastructure devastated by disaster and to address educational, financial and health-related challenges.
United Way Worldwide members in the Caribbean region have mobilized their staff, volunteer leaders and resources in response.
- CLICK HERE TO DONATE to United Way Worldwide Disaster Relief Fund
- Texting HAITI to 864833 (UNITED) to make a $5 donation to the United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund. (Charges will appear on your cell phone bill and 100% of your donation will go toward the fund).
Haiti Public Safety Announcement from Governor Deval Patrick:
To donate to immediate relief efforts please call Mass 2-1-1 by simply dialing 211 or 1-877-211-MASS (6277).
