Australian Aid Organisations working in Haiti January 17, 2010
Posted by bohdan.warchomij in : Aftermath, Aid, Haiti, Relief , trackbackThe earthquake that devastated Port-au-Prince has had the world scrambling to deliver aid to the Western World’s poorest country. Logistically it is an overwhelming task. The harbour is damaged and there are difficulties offloading ship supplies. Toussaint Louverture International Airport is running out of fuel and only one runway is operational. Some relief workers and medical crews are coming in via the Dominican Republic.
(Haiti and the Dominican Republic share the island of Hispaniola, which lies between Cuba and Puerto Rico.)
- Carolyn Cole LA Times
The following aid agencies are working in the devastated country: The list, by no means exclusive, gives a guide to the established agencies working on the ground in Haiti. Please use personal discretion if donating to the appeals listed.
Medecins Sans Frontieres suffered damage to some of its own buildings in the earthquake, including its main hospital facility and a maternity facility. It is running makeshift medical centres in tents around the capital while it attempts to locate some of its staff missing since the disaster.
You can donate to MSF’s effort in Haiti through its Australian office’s website or by phoning 1300 13 60 61.
Save the Children has estimated that many children have been orphaned and have been made homeless.
The charity has said cash donations are what is most needed at the moment.
You can donate to Save the Children’s Haiti Earthquake Emergency Appeal at this link. Donations can also be made at NAB branches or by phoning 1800 76 00 11.
Australian Red Cross has launched an appeal. The charity says the money raised will be directed to the relief and recovery efforts in the devastated capital and other areas. Specialist aid workers will also be sent there.
You can donate to the Australian Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Appeal online or by phoning 1800 811 700.
World Vision provides temporary shelters, hygiene kits, cooking utensils, clothing and water containers and medical teams to deal with earthquake victims. To donate visit www.worldvision.com.au or call 13 32 40.
Oxfam has 100 staff on the ground in the quake zone, providing water and shelter supplies. “Any country would have difficulty withstanding this disaster, let alone one with deep poverty and minimal infrastructure,” the charity has said.
You can donate to Oxfam’s Haiti Earthquake Appeal online or by phone at 1800 034 034.
CARE Australia has said the biggest challenge facing aid groups on the ground is reaching all those who need their help. CARE’s staff have been handing out food and other supplies.
The agency has said a donation of just $50 can provide water sanitation kits to homeless families. You can donate to CARE’s Haiti Earthquake Appeal online or at 1800 020 046.
The Australian Government has committed $10 million in emergency aid to the Haiti relief effort. The Department of Foreign Affairs’ 24-hour consular emergency centre can be reached on 1300 555 135.
The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund has allocated $10 million in relief aid. Individuals and businesses can donate to the CERF at that link. Donations can also be sent to UNICEF’s Haiti Emergency Appeal.
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