The organizations below are mobilizing and deploying major disaster
relief efforts. See how you can lend support, and check back for further
updates.
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.
Red Cross
Emergency responders and volunteers throughout the Philippines are
providing meals and relief items. Already, thousands of hot meals have
been provided to survivors. Red Cross volunteers and staff also helped
deliver preliminary emergency warnings and safety tips. Give by donating
online or mailing a check to your local American Red Cross chapter. Learn more here.
The Philippine Red Cross has mobilized its 100 local outposts to help with relief efforts. 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. 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.
ShelterBox
ShelterBoxprovides families with a survival kit that includes a tent and
other essential items while they are displaced or homeless. 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.
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.
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