Reuters AlertNet - Direct Relief Commits $1.2 Million in Cash for Disability Programs in Haiti

Reuters AlertNet - Direct Relief Commits $1.2 Million in Cash for Disability Programs in Haiti: "PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Direct Relief International today announced that it is committing $1.2 million - approximately one-third of the cash support it has received for recovery efforts in Haiti - to support the establishment of prosthetics and orthotics services and the provision of needed assistive devices and rehabilitation to enable long-term response efforts for the people affected by th"

Coupons Ease Chaos in Efforts to Feed Haitians - NYTimes.com

Coupons Ease Chaos in Efforts to Feed Haitians - NYTimes.com: "PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Four days into a new food distribution program from the United Nations that aims to repair a faltering aid effort, paper coupons that can be redeemed for 55 pounds of rice have become more valuable than Haitian money."

JustGive.org -Let's Make It Better

JustGive.org - : "Let's Make It Better
Knowing that Haiti has such a long and tough recovery ahead, JustGive's Board of Directors and Staff have pledged their own money to support ongoing assistance. Effective immediately, for every monthly recurring gift made to a charity listed below, we will match 50 cents of every dollar donated (up to $25,000)*. Helping your gifts make a bigger difference to restore and rebuild Haiti in the months to come."

Patrick OK’s donating time for Haiti - The Boston Globe

Patrick OK’s donating time for Haiti - The Boston Globe: "Governor Deval Patrick signed an executive order yesterday to allow state employees to donate vacation and personal time to co-workers who have been affected by the Haiti earthquake."

U.S Is to Resume Haitian Evacuations - WSJ.com

U.S Is to Resume Haitian Evacuations - WSJ.com: "PORT-AU-PRINCE—Five days after suspending medical evacuations of critically ill Haitian earthquake victims, the U.S. government said Sunday evening that it planned to resume them 'in the next 12 hours.'"

Give and Take - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Give and Take - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Charity Leader Urges Haitians to Take Lead in Rebuilding, Plus More: Monday's Roundup"

Towson student one of many putting lives on hold to help Haiti - baltimoresun.com

Towson student one of many putting lives on hold to help Haiti - baltimoresun.com: "For Towson University student Alec Bersch, what began as a short trip to help his sister run a Haitian orphanage has become an open-ended mission to aid some of the island's neediest children."

Ultimate Yardstick | Philippine Daily Mirror

Ultimate Yardstick | Philippine Daily Mirror: "he over-5,000 priests, attending Second Congress for the Clergy, chipped in P988,675.36 for Haiti earthquake victims, Inquirer reported. Deeply moved, Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales topped that up to P1million.
There has never argument about aid in emergencies. We are our brother’s keepers. Filipinos are no slouch either, as their help for storm “Ondoy”victims..showed,

The differences simmer elsewhere. Should sharing continue even"

Donations to Help Haiti Exceed $560-Million as of January 29 - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Donations to Help Haiti Exceed $560-Million as of January 29 - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Donations to Help Haiti Exceed $560-Million as of January 29

By Caroline Preston and Nicole Wallace

Seventeen days after the massive earthquake struck, donors have contributed more than $560-million to 40 U.S. nonprofit groups, a Chronicle tally finds. (See a list of tallies from the organizations.)"

Haiti quake American donations - chicagotribune.com

Haiti quake American donations - chicagotribune.com: "Local charities are grateful, but still they worry that the American public's historically short attention span will make it difficult to sustain that generosity through a reconstruction effort that will last years. They also fear that the burst of giving might displace philanthropy needed to take care of crises closer to home.

Charities already are struggling. Patrick Rooney, executive director of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, said 2008 saw the largest one-year drop in giving ever, with charities down at least 10 percent from their projections. Late last year, an institute survey of charities found 'serious concern' about their fundraising potential in 2010."

Haiti earthquake jolts a million city-dwellers to head for 'home' / The Christian Science Monitor - CSMonitor.com

Haiti earthquake jolts a million city-dwellers to head for 'home' / The Christian Science Monitor - CSMonitor.com: "Geralda Jean-Narcisse, a school secretary in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, was so traumatized by the Jan. 12 earthquake and the devastation it wreaked around her that she could only think of one thing: getting home to Jacmel, the seaside town 50 miles southwest of the capital where her parents live."

School in Queens, New York Hit Hard by Earthquake in Haiti | USA | English

School in Queens, New York Hit Hard by Earthquake in Haiti | USA | English: "About 250,000 Haitians and Haitian-Americans live in the New York area, many of them first-generation immigrants or their children. When the earthquake hit Haiti on January 12, it also struck at those New Yorkers, uprooting or killing family members and destroying landmarks and homes where generations had lived. At Saints Joachim and Anne School, a Catholic school in Queens where 80 percent of students are from immigrant Haitian families, the destruction is deep. Almost everyone lost family members in the earthquake"

The Diamondback - Student groups and Haiti: In it for the long haul

The Diamondback - Student groups and Haiti: In it for the long haul: "At the university, however, fundraisers and charity events for Haiti are just getting started. From the Caribbean Students Association’s candlelight vigil on Thursday to the upcoming Indian Students Association’s spring charity dinner Feb. 8, the university community is still fired up and willing to help Haiti. At a recent meeting, many student organization leaders expressed their ideas on how to raise money and supplies for earthquake victims. Many more leaders were simply there to ask how they could help in collaborative efforts with other organizations. Right now, there is still a great passion among students for sending aid to Haiti."

Daily News readers donate $151G to help Haiti's earthquake victims

Daily News readers donate $151G to help Haiti's earthquake victims: "Daily News readers have opened their hearts and wallets to help Haiti's earthquake victims, donating more than $151,000 to our victims' relief fund."

Hard work, but worth it | wisconsinrapidstribune.com | Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

Hard work, but worth it | wisconsinrapidstribune.com | Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune: "Now a mass care supervisor at the national level, Podoll, 57, has been volunteering with the Red Cross for eight years. She has responded to 11 disasters including Hurricane Katrina, the flooding in Antigo, Hurricane Ike and most recently the 2009 Red River Valley flood in North Dakota, where she fed teams of sandbaggers."

WORLD Magazine | Crisis giving | Rusty Leonard | Feb 13, 10

WORLD Magazine | Crisis giving | Rusty Leonard | Feb 13, 10: "Americans have a long history of responding generously to tragedies like the earthquake in Haiti. Christians, in particular, are often among the first to get into action by offering their time, talents, and treasure to relief efforts.

But can donors respond too quickly?"

Falmouth helps Haiti - Cape Cod, MA - Wicked Local - Cape Cod

Falmouth helps Haiti - Cape Cod, MA - Wicked Local - Cape Cod: "FALMOUTH —

The Falmouth community came together Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 23 and 24 at Peg Noonan Park on Main Street to help those affected by Haiti’s devastating earthquake. Some gave money, some even showed their support by spending Saturday night in a tent."

The Business of Giving | Update on Haiti donations and events | Seattle Times Newspaper

The Business of Giving | Update on Haiti donations and events | Seattle Times Newspaper: "Update on Haiti donations and events

Posted by Kristi Heim

Local fund-raising events, volunteer drives, non-profit campaigns and other efforts to help Haiti continued this week.

Tonight Seattle Greendrinks, SeaMo, ReVision Labs and Global Washington will jointly host a benefit for Fonkoze, a microfinance and development organization in Haiti working on emergency relief and long term reconstruction. A suggested donation of $20 includes live music, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Pike Brewery. Details are here."

Clinton praises Canada on Haiti aid

Clinton praises Canada on Haiti aid: "DAVOS, Switzerland -- Prime Minister Stephen Harper's new focus on helping some of the world's poorest people won praise here at the prestigious World Economic Forum from two of the annual conference's superstars, Bill Clinton and Bill Gates."

Don't use donations to score points: professor - The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA

Don't use donations to score points: professor - The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA: "Canada should not use its citizens' outpouring of financial support to Haiti to try to boost its own image, says the head of the Department of Global Development Studies at Queen's University.

As of yesterday, Canadians had donated $82 million to 14 charities to help the Caribbean country that was devastated by an earthquake on Jan. 12."

South Bend Tribune: Visitors to Haiti lend hand in aid efforts

South Bend Tribune: Visitors to Haiti lend hand in aid efforts: "Stefan Radelich's eyes are accustomed to disasters.

But in Haiti last week, the director of South Bend's LeSea Global Feed the Hungry saw a distinct lack of organization.

Rather than blue tarps and government-sanctioned camps that he's witnessed in storm-crushed Sri Lanka, New Orleans and Myanmar, he found people erecting their own tent cities with sticks and bed sheets."

Hewlett Foundation | Hewlett Foundation Makes Emergency Grant for Health Care in Haiti

Hewlett Foundation | Hewlett Foundation Makes Emergency Grant for Health Care in Haiti: "Hewlett Foundation Makes Emergency Grant for Health Care in Haiti
International Planned Parenthood Federation Receives $500,000 to Provide Basic Health Services
January 26, 2010

MENLO PARK, Calif. – The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation announced today that it has made a $500,000 emergency grant to the Western Hemisphere Regional Office of International Planned Parenthood Federation for it to provide reproductive and basic primary health care to Haitians affected by the recent earthquake."

Relief Efforts Shift to Rebuilding Haiti's Agriculture | Disaster and Accidents | English

Relief Efforts Shift to Rebuilding Haiti's Agriculture | Disaster and Accidents | English: "Two weeks after Haiti's earthquake, the international community is beginning to focus on long-term aid for the devastated nation. International donors are meeting in Montreal, Monday. A United Nations agency is calling on international donors to focus on rebuilding Haiti's agriculture."

Haiti scams lower than Katrina, tsunami - First Read - msnbc.com

Haiti scams lower than Katrina, tsunami - First Read - msnbc.com: "From NBC's Pete Williams
The FBI says the number of complaints about fraudulent claims to help with Haiti charitable contributions is quite small -- much lower than during Katrina or the Indonesian tsunami.

As of today, the FBI's tracking center has received only a few dozen complaints.
Why so little fraud this time? Two possible explanations:"

Cowell donates to boy's Haiti fund - Entertainment, Breaking News - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Cowell donates to boy's Haiti fund - Entertainment, Breaking News - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk: "Simon Cowell has pledged £5,000 to a seven-year-old boy's fundraising campaign for survivors of the Haiti earthquake."

timestranscript.com - Red Cross welcomes fundraisers for Haiti | BY ALAN COCHRANE - Breaking News, New Brunswick, Canada

timestranscript.com - Red Cross welcomes fundraisers for Haiti | BY ALAN COCHRANE - Breaking News, New Brunswick, Canada: "People all over Atlantic Canada are holding bake sales, concerts and many other fundraisers to help the Red Cross provide emergency care in Haiti, but a spokesman for the Red Cross says all these events should be properly registered so donations will be matched by the federal government."

Hardhats help schoolkids at P.S. 119 raise big bucks for Haiti earthquake victims

Hardhats help schoolkids at P.S. 119 raise big bucks for Haiti earthquake victims: "The meaning was instantly clear to anybody who knew about the three angels in hardhats who stopped into this Flatbush school's benefit dance for children in Haiti on Friday evening.

The trio came as representatives of the 15 workers who are renovating PS 119's exterior after school hours."

Haiti Roundup: Donation Downpour Slowing - Philanthropy.com

Haiti Roundup: Donation Downpour Slowing - Philanthropy.com: "Haiti Roundup: Donation Downpour Slowing

Two weeks after the Haiti earthquake, the outpouring of disaster-relief donations is slowing down, a trend that could have a major impact on long-term prospects for reconstruction on the devastated island, CNN Money reports."

The generosity of the United States - Living Lake Country

The generosity of the United States - Living Lake Country: "So, which country was first in line to come to the aid of the Haitians? Even prior to this horrific act of nature, which country sends many groups and individuals on humanitarian missions to the region - intent on helping the impoverished with dental care, health care, education, engineering, etc.? When devastation strikes, what country is the first to come to the rescue? What country provides physical help as well as monetary aide?"

The Text Effect

The Text Effect: "Cell phone users have made the Haiti relief effort the most successful mobile giving campaign in history.

Four or five years ago, the idea of raising literally millions of dollars via text message would have been ludicrous.

Now, Michael Nilsen with the Association of Fundraising Professionals calls texting a quantum leap in fundraising.

'Giving via text message was around, still in its infancy but certainly had been around and been used a little bit. But now all of a sudden it has become the way. And we've really seen it just take off tremendously."

Ottawa ends its cap on donations to help Haiti - thestar.com

Ottawa ends its cap on donations to help Haiti - thestar.com: "OTTAWA–Canadians now have millions more reasons to give generously to help Haiti.

In the face of 'overwhelming' generosity by Canadian donations to support relief efforts, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Saturday that Ottawa would match all individual donations to recognized charities working in Haiti, removing a previous cap of $50 million.

'Giving has exceeded wildest expectations and we will continue to match pledges dollar for dollar,' Harper told a news conference."

Telethon raises 16 million Canadian dollars for Haiti - Yahoo! News

Telethon raises 16 million Canadian dollars for Haiti - Yahoo! News: "MONTREAL (AFP) – A televised fundraising drive in Canada featuring Celine Dion and other local stars raised more than 16 million Canadian dollars (15.2 million US) for victims of Haiti's earthquake, organisers said."

Japan to give Haiti US$70m

Japan to give Haiti US$70m: "Home > Breaking News > Asia > Story
Jan 25, 2010
HAITI QUAKE
Japan to give Haiti US$70m

TOKYO - JAPAN will pledge a total of US$70 million (S$98 million) in aid to quake-hit Haiti at an international donors conference in Montreal on Monday, the Kyodo news agency reported.

'The Japanese government has decided to increase its aid for quake-hit Haiti from US$5 million to US$70 million,' Kyodo reported from New York, citing unnamed government sources."

BBC News - Seven-year-old raises thousands for Haiti quake victims

BBC News - Seven-year-old raises thousands for Haiti quake victims: "A seven-year-old boy from London who was aiming to raise £500 for the Haiti quake relief effort through a sponsored bike ride has raised more than £72,000.

Charlie Simpson, from Fulham, west London, cycled five miles (8km) around South Park near his home to raise funds for Unicef's earthquake appeal."

Haiti Telethon Totals Set New Record For Donations

Haiti Telethon Totals Set New Record For Donations: "George Clooney and rapper Wyclef Jean raised more than $58 million from the Hope For Haiti Now telethon. The money raised sets a new record for a public telethon where donations are pledged. The preliminary figures exclude donations by corporations and large private donors."

Hundreds of volunteers package food for Haiti quake survivors | Wichita and Kansas news | Crime, courts, weather, education, politics, events | Wichita Eagle

Hundreds of volunteers package food for Haiti quake survivors | Wichita and Kansas news | Crime, courts, weather, education, politics, events | Wichita Eagle: "At any one time Saturday, about 600 men, women and children stood at tables covering the Kansas Coliseum floor.

They all wore hairnets.

They worked as one for Haiti relief, as an assembly line to provide life-sustaining meals."

TV Watch - Celebrities Go Low-Key, and Sometimes Nameless, in the Haiti Telethon - NYTimes.com

TV Watch - Celebrities Go Low-Key, and Sometimes Nameless, in the Haiti Telethon - NYTimes.com: "Hollywood telethons tap into the best and worst in people: unstinting generosity, and an obsessive fascination with celebrities. Viewers are drawn to famous faces but at the same time turned off by too much piety and self-congratulation. Especially when the tragedy is as dire as Haiti’s, success is measured not just in the many millions of dollars raised, but by the degree of restraint. Friday night’s event, shown on dozens of networks and streamed across hundreds of Web sites, was a case study in giving it all while holding back."

Lessons From 2004 Tsunami Will Guide Redevelopment Effort in Haiti - NYTimes.com

Lessons From 2004 Tsunami Will Guide Redevelopment Effort in Haiti - NYTimes.com: "UNITED NATIONS -- Anyone who fears that life in Haiti won't return to normal after last week's devastating earthquake should be encouraged by the recovery along the African and Asian coasts devastated a little more than five years ago by an earthquake and resulting tsunami that swept away cities and killed 250,000 people and left 2.5 million others homeless."

Haiti Dominates Public's Consciousness - Pew Research Center

Haiti Dominates Public's Consciousness - Pew Research Center: "Americans have been highly focused on the massive earthquake that struck Haiti Jan. 12. Not only is the disaster clearly the public's top news story, fully 70% say it is the story they are talking about with friends."

PHILANTHROPY 2173: Random data bits about Haiti giving

PHILANTHROPY 2173: Random data bits about Haiti giving: "Random data bits about Haiti giving

Real(ish) time data sources
Paypal has emerged as a new source of data on giving - reporting $1.5 million processed in donations to #Haiti relief efforts. As for data sources, Google Checkout, Convio, Network for Good and the mGive Foundation (behind the text donations) have definitely claimed their place as providers of real-time data about giving. The Foundation Center launched this online map of foundation grants to disaster relief, and the Chronicle of Philanthropy was updating its giving totals about twice a day Weds-Fri of last week."

U.S. businesses donate millions to Red Cross Haiti philanthropy | The Daily Tell

U.S. businesses donate millions to Red Cross Haiti philanthropy | The Daily Tell: "U.S. corporations have donated millions of dollars in support of the American Red Cross’s philanthropy efforts for earthquake victims in Haiti, the humanitarian organization announced on Thursday."

As search for survivors slows in Haiti, humanitarian efforts intensify - washingtonpost.com

As search for survivors slows in Haiti, humanitarian efforts intensify - washingtonpost.com: "At the Notre Dame de la Nativite orphanage in southern Port-au-Prince, director Eveline Louis-Jacques waited anxiously Thursday for a delivery from the World Food Program -- the first major aid she was scheduled to receive since the 7.0-magnitude quake struck Jan. 12"

Senate Unanimously Approves Bill To Speed Haiti Tax Deductions

Senate Unanimously Approves Bill To Speed Haiti Tax Deductions: "The Senate has unanimously passed legislation that allows taxpayers to deduct charitable contributions to aid victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

The bill was passed Thursday, a day after the House also unanimously approved the bill (see House Unanimously Passes Haiti Tax Deduction Bill)."

Philanthropy: Rethinking How to Give - BusinessWeek

Philanthropy: Rethinking How to Give - BusinessWeek: "When disaster strikes, as it has in Haiti, Americans dig into their pockets and give. While such generosity is unquestionably a good thing in a terrible time, few individuals do much research on the groups they've chosen to receive their money. The uncomfortable truth in philanthropy is that it's not easy to know whether the group you're giving to is particularly effective at what it does. With Americans giving more than $200 billion a year, that's a lot of ambiguity."

Dartmouth students surpass $100,000 Haiti fundraising goal; increase to $125,000

Dartmouth students surpass $100,000 Haiti fundraising goal; increase to $125,000: "SDHR has organized more than 300 campus and community volunteers into eight committees, and their volunteer structure and fundraising model is setting the standard for colleges and universities nationwide. “Our mobilization was fast and our community rallied behind us with support,” says Cass. “But at the end of the day this isn't about Dartmouth. We've shared our model for organization with colleges around the country and we will continue to be involved with this so that our mobilization is just the beginning of the national effort.”"

Alexandria Times | Playing the tune of philanthropy

Alexandria Times | Playing the tune of philanthropy: "Eight-year-old Skylar Camerlink performs a solo at the corner of King and Union streets Monday morning during a small fundraiser to benefit earthquake victims in Haiti."

From The Chronicle: More Than $305-Million Given for Haiti - Philanthropy.com

From The Chronicle: More Than $305-Million Given for Haiti - Philanthropy.com: "From The Chronicle: More Than $305-Million Given for Haiti

Contributions continue to pour in for relief efforts in Haiti. Eight days after the massive earthquake struck, donors have contributed more than $305-million to 32 U.S. nonprofit groups, a Chronicle tally finds."

Paulette's Point of View

Paulette's Point of View: "We’ve also been asked by a few members for fundraising advice and guidance with regards to disasters and other events. While many organizations involved in relief efforts are well-versed and prepared for such an event, there is always a need for new ideas from experienced colleagues. If you have any advice, thoughts and experiences you’d like to share with our members, please send them to paffairs@afpnet.org. We’re putting together a toolkit, news blog and other information about the Haitian relief efforts, so be sure to check this special section of our website. We’ve also distributed a press release encouraging people to give and providing advice on wise giving and avoiding fraudulent organizations."

Katrina, Tsunami Lessons Can Drive Haiti Fundraising; Giving Institute Giving USA offer Advice

Press Release

Katrina, Tsunami Lessons Can Drive Haiti Fundraising; Giving Institute Giving USA offer Advice: "Glenview, IL (PRWEB) January 20, 2010 -- How much will Americans end up donating to the Haitian earthquake relief efforts? If past disasters like Hurricane Katrina and the Asian tsunami provide guidance for today's efforts, the result is likely to be in the billions.

In 2006, for example, Giving USA Foundation reported that American individuals, corporations and foundations donated $7.37 billion in 2005 for disaster relief in the aftermaths of the hurricanes that struck the Gulf Coast of the United States, the Asian tsunami and an earthquake in Pakistan. An additional $1.17 billion was raised for hurricane relief in 2006.

And just as of today, the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University reported that $189.9 million has been donated to 43 organizations for relief efforts. This tracks with the five-day fundraising response to the Asian tsunami and the 2005 hurricanes."

Haiti Donations Could Be Deductible This Tax Season

Haiti Donations Could Be Deductible This Tax Season: "U.S. taxpayers have been stepping forward to provide money to charities like the American Red Cross and Unicef, raising tens of millions of dollars through text messages alone. Now Congress is considering legislation that would allow U.S. taxpayers to deduct their Haiti donations this year instead of waiting until next year (see Lawmakers Propose Bill to Speed Haiti Donations)."

Virginia college group describes surviving Haiti earthquake - washingtonpost.com

Virginia college group describes surviving Haiti earthquake - washingtonpost.com: "WEYERS CAVE, VA. -- Two students from Blue Ridge Community College were driving down a rutted road in southern Haiti last Tuesday afternoon with two faculty advisers when they heard a giant clap of rocks and their van began to rock."

A good type of texting The Post and Courier - Charleston SC newspaper

A good type of texting The Post and Courier - Charleston SC newspaper: "The record-breaking -- and rising -- texting take is being generated not by huge monetary contributions but by a huge number of modest monetary contributions through the nonprofit Mobile Giving Foundation. Customers of major U.S. cell-phone carriers Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T can donate $10 to the Red Cross' Haiti relief coffers simply by texting the word 'Haiti' (90999)."

Haiti Donations on Track to Top $1 Billion - Sphere News

Haiti Donations on Track to Top $1 Billion - Sphere News: "WASHINGTON (Jan. 19) -- Americans are looking past their own recession-racked circumstances at heartbreaking images of Haiti and sending hundreds of millions of dollars in donations at a pace close to that of the largest disasters in recent history."

A Roundup of Haiti Fund Raising - Philanthropy.com

A Roundup of Haiti Fund Raising - Philanthropy.com: "A Roundup of Haiti Fund Raising

Donors have contributed more than $275-million to help earthquake relief efforts in Haiti, more than the amount donated in the same period following the 2004 Asian tsunamis."

Images of homeless, injured Haitian kids fuels push have them brought to U.S.

Images of homeless, injured Haitian kids fuels push have them brought to U.S.: "A change in U.S. policy has blown open the door to living in this country for at least 300 children from Haitian orphanages — about 79 of whom have landed in this country since the policy was announced Monday.

Still, doctors working in Haiti warn that the change doesn't fix a more immediate problem facing up to 1,000 other children:"

Record Giving for Haiti Relief Effort | Wireless Week

Record Giving for Haiti Relief Effort | Wireless Week: "Short codes traditionally have been used for marketing campaigns. However, since President Barack Obama's successful grassroots campaign in 2008, the opt-in SMS-based solution has proven its effectiveness in mobilizing large groups of people toward a single goal.

Jim Manis, CEO of Mobile Giving Foundation, the organization be"

BusinessDay - EU increases aid 100m to devastated Haiti

BusinessDay - EU increases aid 100m to devastated Haiti: "EUROPEAN states yesterday pledged à 400m in immediate and long-term aid to Haiti in the wake of its devastating earthquake, and international agencies focused on security in the devastated capital.

100m, million euros, to help the earthquake-ravaged nation country recover from an epic disaster."

Solar Power Stars in Haiti Relief Efforts | Not Quite Conversation | Fast Company

Solar Power Stars in Haiti Relief Efforts | Not Quite Conversation | Fast Company: "One of the biggest efforts comes from solar lighting company Sol, which is donating $300,000 along with solar lighting systems that will allow food distribution centers and hospitals to operate after dark. Getting the hefty systems to Haiti won't be easy. Sol is depending on help from other relief organizations as well as a 44-foot catamaran that will deliver supplies and provide logistical help once it is docked in Haiti. This isn't the first time Sol has donated equipment to a disaster effort. The company has previously assisted in Hurricane Katrina, the 2007 Peruvian earthquake, and Hurricane Rita recovery programs."

Haitians struggling to survive, charity reports

Haitians struggling to survive, charity reports: "According to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), many Haitians are hungry and thirsty, leading some to loot destroyed buildings for supplies."

Donations to Aid Haiti Exceed $275-Million, Chronicle Tally Finds - Philanthropy.com

Donations to Aid Haiti Exceed $275-Million, Chronicle Tally Finds - Philanthropy.com: "Contributions continue to pour in for relief efforts in Haiti. Seven days after the massive earthquake struck, donors have contributed more than $275-million to 29 U.S. nonprofit groups, a Chronicle tally finds."

Technology playing a key role in Haiti relief

Technology playing a key role in Haiti relief: "Online maps, mobile phone donations, wikis and a slew of websites are being deployed as telecoms firms, technology giants and startups set aside their rivalries and put the latest tools to work to help earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

'Technology is playing a key role in mobilising support for the victims of the Haiti earthquake and also in coordinating relief efforts,' said Akhtar Badshah, Microsoft's senior director of global community affairs."

Relief Efforts in Haiti Slowly Take Hold | Americas | English

Relief Efforts in Haiti Slowly Take Hold | Americas | English: "Aid workers in Haiti say earthquake relief efforts are starting to make an impact in Port-au-Prince. But frustration is mounting among Haitians who say they still have no access to food, water and medical treatment."

Students return from Haiti in earthquake's aftermath on CollegiateTimes.com

Students return from Haiti in earthquake's aftermath on CollegiateTimes.com: "Virginia Tech freshman Nadia Tuck and the rest of her ministry group went to Haiti expecting to aid a country riddled with violence. Instead, they found themselves rocked by a devastating earthquake."

Americans Raise Record $150 Million for Haiti - The Wealth Report - WSJ

Americans Raise Record $150 Million for Haiti - The Wealth Report - WSJ: "American donors raised more than $150 million in four days for the Haiti relief efforts – a record for post-disaster fundraising.

According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the Haiti funds top the $108 million raised in the four days immediately after Hurrican Katrina, and the $30 million raised in the days after the 2004 Asian Tsunami."

haiti earthquake appeal - ammado

haiti earthquake appeal - ammado: "About the Community
At 16.53 on Tuesday, the worst earthquake in two centuries hit south of Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. Registering at 7.0, the disaster is being described as 'a catastrophe of major proportions'. Damaged communications make it difficult to estimate the extent of the damage; the International Federation of Red Cross estimates up to 3 million people have been affected."

A Statement from Kathy Cloninger, Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of the USA, on the Earthquake in Haiti

A Statement from Kathy Cloninger, Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of the USA, on the Earthquake in Haiti: "In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the National Board suspended the policy that prohibits Girl Scouts from raising money for other organizations. We are working with the Executive Committee of the board to suspend this policy once again. We will keep you informed of any action. In the meantime, all Girl Scouts councils should work though their local community groups to assist in relief efforts."

Haiti Earthquake: Orphans, Crisis Mapping, and Tech Volunteers - Beth's Blog: How Nonprofit Organizations Can Use Social Media to Power Social Networks for Change

Haiti Earthquake: Orphans, Crisis Mapping, and Tech Volunteers - Beth's Blog: How Nonprofit Organizations Can Use Social Media to Power Social Networks for Change: "'ve had some posts in pipeline following up on social media metrics and the Chase Community Giving Contest second phase, but wanted to share these two stories from Haiti from on the ground and a bird's eye view. The story has shifted from how technology is disrupting the amazing success of text giving campaigns to the role social media is playing in the relief efforts."

The 4636 SMS Shortcode for Reporting in Haiti – The Ushahidi Blog

Thanks to Beth Kanter for the Heads up

The 4636 SMS Shortcode for Reporting in Haiti – The Ushahidi Blog: "Yesterday, with the help of dozens of people from multiple organizations, we launched an SMS short code in Haiti!

If you are in Haiti, report emergency info and location by texting 4636.

Subscribers on the DigiCel network in Haiti can now report incidents by sending text messages free of charge to 4636. The shortcode makes it even faster and easier for eyewitnesses to report developments on the ground."

CNN.com - Transcripts

CNN.com - Transcripts: "Now, in terms of donating money and these ways, Andrew Watt is the chief programming officer at the association of fundraising professionals. Andrew joins me, now, live from Washington.

Andrew, the new ways of raising money, what do they tell us about this dichotomy that is going on?"

Daily Kos: Helping the Victims of the Haiti Earthquake -- Day 5 with bonus $10K Matching Funds

Daily Kos: Helping the Victims of the Haiti Earthquake -- Day 5 with bonus $10K Matching Funds: "This is the seventh diary on the earthquake disaster in Haiti. The first diary was by Dallasdoc, the second by cosmic debris, the third by Norbrook, the fourth by betson08, the fifth by ALifeLessFrightening, and the seventh by swampus. The idea is to keep resources visible and easily available for those wishing to donate to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti."

Rumson school raises $18G for Haiti; Asbury Park groups plan Monday event | APP.com | Asbury Park Press

Rumson school raises $18G for Haiti; Asbury Park groups plan Monday event | APP.com | Asbury Park Press: "Students at Holy Cross School in Rumson raised more than $18,000 toward the relief effort in Haiti in one fell swoop of goodwill Friday.

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Ghana News :: Digital fundraising still pushing Haiti relief ::: Breaking News | News in Ghana | technology

Ghana News :: Digital fundraising still pushing Haiti relief ::: Breaking News | News in Ghana | technology: "The campaign, made viral on networking sites like Twitter and Facebook, had raised $8 million by Friday, according to a Twitter message from the White House that was reposted on the Red Cross account."

BBC News - Charities given Haiti funds boost

BBC News - Charities given Haiti funds boost: "Scottish charities are to be given £250,000 in government money to support their efforts to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti."

Helping Haiti: How to Make a Difference While You’re Out and About - Capital Comment Blog (washingtonian.com)

Helping Haiti: How to Make a Difference While You’re Out and About - Capital Comment Blog (washingtonian.com): "The International Red Cross estimates that more than 3 million people in Haiti—one of the poorest nations in the world—have been affected by a devastating earthquake that hit Tuesday. Washington restaurants, bars, businesses, and organizations are doing their part to help. Here’s our list of relief efforts you can join."

Australians give generously to Haiti earthquake appeals | News.com.au

Australians give generously to Haiti earthquake appeals | News.com.au: "AUSTRALIANS have been quick to donate generously to appeals for help for victims of earthquake-ravaged Haiti, with money providing clean water and shelter.

World Vision Australia said people had shown 'amazing compassion', with their Haiti appeal so far raising more than $725,000, which is on par with donations received after the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami."

Gisele gives $1.5m to Haiti relief effort - The Boston Globe

Gisele gives $1.5m to Haiti relief effort - The Boston Globe: "The benevolent Gisele Bundchen yesterday wrote a $1.5 million check to the Red Cross to aid the relief effort in Haiti, according to a source close to the supermodel. We’re told Tom Brady’s wife was prompted to pitch in after seeing the devastation done by this week’s earthquake. Bundchen is one of several celebs who’ve been stirred to action by the catastrophic images broadcast on TV. The leggy supermodel, who’s traveled all over the world, can certainly afford such largesse considering she earned a reported $35 million last year."

"Disaster Relief in the Digital Age
January 15, 2010 at 12:02 PM by Knowledge Leadership

All eyes are on Haiti this week, and before anything, we must say that the thoughts and prayers of the entire Cone family go out to the people of Haiti. As nonprofit organizations and government agencies quickly deploy their emergency resources to come to Haiti’s aid in the aftermath of this tragedy, American citizens are just as quickly responding through their own channels – digitally."

Megastars give megabucks to Haiti quake relief

Megastars give megabucks to Haiti quake relief: "Given that adopting around nine million people would be logistically impossible — even if they did share rooms with Shiloh, Maddox, etc. — Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have done the next best thing when it comes to helping people devastated by Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti.

The stars have donated $1 million U.S. to Doctors Without Borders, which is struggling to provide urgent medical care to those devastated by the disaster, People reports."

Haiti Donations on Track to Break Records | The Jacksonville Observer

Haiti Donations on Track to Break Records | The Jacksonville Observer: "Celebrities, companies, sports teams and regular Americans are mobilizing to help Haiti with an outpouring of generosity that could exceed private donations made after Hurricane Katrina and the 2004 Asian tsunami.

“We’re hearing that this is breaking all records,” says Sandra Miniutti of Charity Navigator, an independent group that evaluates U.S. charities."

Disaster Grantmaking Resources: Haiti Disaster Response

Disaster Grantmaking Resources: Haiti Disaster Response: "Haiti Disaster Response

January 13, 2010

Updated: January 15, 2010 at 8:55am ET
MESSAGE FROM STEVE GUNDERSON
President and CEO, Council on Foundations

Philanthropy is different than charity. Traditionally, philanthropy reflects long-term strategic investments in creating real change. But in times of national and/or natural disaster, both respond in short-term ways that can be most helpful."

Haiti earthquake aid pledged by country: full data | News | guardian.co.uk

Haiti earthquake aid pledged by country: full data | News | guardian.co.uk: "Haiti earthquake aid pledged by country

Haiti's quake has apparently galvanised the world. Find out how much different countries and organisations have pledged to the aid effort"

Tech and Internet Giants Step Up to Help Haiti

From Mashable

Tech and Internet Giants Step Up to Help Haiti: "But lots of other tech and Internet outfits are quickly moving to get involved too, both with their wallets and on-the-fly updates to their services that go towards helping the cause. Here’s a look at a number of initiatives that have come across our radar"

Online Giving Surges For Haiti | The Agitator - Fundraising, Direct Marketing and Advocacy Strategies for Nonprofits

Online Giving Surges For Haiti | The Agitator - Fundraising, Direct Marketing and Advocacy Strategies for Nonprofits: "Online Giving Surges For Haiti

January 15, 2010

We’re departing from our pre-announced “schedule” today to express our own concern for the people of Haiti … and our gratitude to the millions of people — including, we suspect, our readers — who have responded to this disaster with financial aid."

FAQs - Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund - CIDA

FAQs - Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund - CIDA: "FAQs - Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How will Canada's Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund work?
2. Will the Government of Canada match all donations?
3. Who will allocate the matched funds?
4. Can Canadians send relief goods as a way of helping?
5. Does this matching follow the same principles that were used in 2008 following natural disasters in China and Burma?
6. Why limit the matching fund to $50 million?
7.What else is Canada doing to help?"

DMA members pitch in for Haiti earthquake relief - DMNews

DMA members pitch in for Haiti earthquake relief - DMNews: "The Direct Marketing Association and the DMA Nonprofit Federation have stepped up in the aftermath of this week's devastating earthquake in Haiti to help potential donors pinpoint relief organizations. The DMANF compiled a list of DMA nonprofit member organizations involved in relief efforts, along with their contact information, and posted it online at www.nonprofitfederation.org. New organizations will be added on an ongoing basis."

Red Cross' Communications Innovation in Haiti Disaster Relief Effort -- Smart Stuff| Nonprofit Marketing: Getting Attention Blog

Red Cross' Communications Innovation in Haiti Disaster Relief Effort -- Smart Stuff| Nonprofit Marketing: Getting Attention Blog: "At the moment of, I wanted to tip my hat to the American Red Cross for its immediate and creative communications strategy on the situation in Haiti and fundraising for relief efforts (through its International Response Fund). Their work is a great model for your organization when you're responding to a crisis or simply handling everyday business."

Haiti relief effort: Chicagoans raising money, collecting food and medicine but travel into earthquake-ravaged country remains difficult - chicagotribune.com

Haiti relief effort: Chicagoans raising money, collecting food and medicine but travel into earthquake-ravaged country remains difficult - chicagotribune.com: "The disaster in Haiti has unleashed a wave of goodwill in Chicago -- college students donating via text message, fundraising drives at high schools and a contingent of nurses, some from Cook County, planning to personally transport bandages, gauze and medicine to Port-au-Prince on Saturday."

Wyclef Jean's Yele Organization Raises $1 Million In Aid For Haiti - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News

Wyclef Jean's Yele Organization Raises $1 Million In Aid For Haiti - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News: "So far, Wyclef Jean's nonprofit organization, Yele Haiti, has raised over $1 million for the victims of Tuesday's devastating earthquake from mobile donations alone. With a series of urgent tweets, an appearance on CNN and the help of his famous friends the singer has mobilized a massive effort on behalf of his homeland, imploring followers to text 'Yele' to 501501 to donate $5 to the effort."

Charities launch Haiti earthquake appeals | UK Fundraising

Charities launch Haiti earthquake appeals | UK Fundraising: "Charities launch Haiti earthquake appeals

Submitted by howardlake on 13 January, 2010 - 15:29.

UK charities have launched appeals to help them assist the people of Haiti affected by yesterday's 7.0-magnitude earthquake. According to the BBC it is the strongest quake to have hit the country in two centuries."

‘No water, no food, no shelter’ as Canadian military begins Haitian mission

‘No water, no food, no shelter’ as Canadian military begins Haitian mission: "The preparations come as Canadian officials try to grapple with the exact number of missing or unaccounted Canadians. Foreign Affairs estimated that there were about 6,000 Canadians living in Haiti at the time of the earthquake."

Obama Announces $100m for Haiti Relief

Obama Announces $100m for Haiti Relief: "President Obama addresses the nation on Afghanistan (FOX News)
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Obama Announces $100m for Haiti Relief
US resources move into devastated country

Updated: Thursday, 14 Jan 2010, 8:02 AM PST
Published : Thursday, 14 Jan 2010, 8:01 AM PST

(NewsCore) - President Barack Obama announced Thursday an initial $100 million investment to support the relief effort in earthquake-devastated Haiti as Army, Navy and Marine resources moved to assist in the recovery effort."

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fullstory: "Paris, Jan 15 (AFP) US President Barack Obama and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, along 'with Brazil, Canada, and other countries directly concerned,' will organise an international conference on Haiti's reconstruction, the French presidency said today."

KCBS - Technology a Key to Fundraising Efforts

KCBS - Technology a Key to Fundraising Efforts: "SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) -- Texting and other online technology are emerging as an important philanthropic tool. This has been especially evident this week, as record setting donations made with the use of a cell phone are flooding in for Haitian relief.

The Mobile Giving Foundation helped pioneer fundraising using Short Message Service or texting in 2004.

And, since then, texting has garnered the Red Cross $190,000 in donation"

AFP: Bill Clinton, Bush answer Obama call to help Haiti

AFP: Bill Clinton, Bush answer Obama call to help Haiti: "AFP) – 14 hours ago

WASHINGTON — Former US presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush on Thursday accepted a request from President Barack Obama to raise funds for earthquake victims and relief efforts in Haiti, they said in a statement."

Haiti Disaster Relief and Fundraising Efforts Page (Updated Jan. 14, 2010) - AFP

Haiti Disaster Relief and Fundraising Efforts Page (Updated Jan. 14, 2010) - AFP: "Haiti Disaster Relief and Fundraising Efforts Page (Updated Jan. 14, 2010)

Haiti was hit by a massive earthquake on Jan. 12. In response to the critical and overwhelming challenges that the country now faces, AFP has put together this Haiti Disaster Relief and Fundraising Efforts Page."

GlobalGiving Founder on Haiti: ‘When You’re Poor, Everything Becomes Harder to Recover From’ « CauseWired Communications

GlobalGiving Founder on Haiti: ‘When You’re Poor, Everything Becomes Harder to Recover From’ « CauseWired Communications: "As the incredible depth of devastation in Haiti became apparent yesterday, the response online grew rapidly. Haiti and various related topics trended all day on Twitter,blogs and websites were filled with links to nonprofits working in Haiti, and ubiquitous calls for cell phone text-to-give campaigns flooded the RSS streams. Like others, I turned to an online-based organization whose work I know and whose promise to get aid to those in need quickly – and effectively – I trusted."

Haiti - Salon.com

Haiti - Salon.com: "10:32 AM: President Obama has asked George W. Bush and Bill Clinton to lead fundraising efforts for relief for Haiti. It's a similar move to made by Bush himself in 2004. After the massive Indian Ocean tsunami on his watch, the then-president asked his father, George H. W. Bush, as well as Clinton, to lead fundraising. Clinton is also already the UN special envoy for Haiti."

Haiti entering critical period: News24: World: News

Haiti entering critical period: News24: World: News: "Paris - Massive humanitarian relief must start arriving in Haiti no later than Thursday to save lives during the critical period immediately following the earthquake, the head of Medecins du Monde said."

Tragedy and Opportunity for Haiti - Council on Foreign Relations

Tragedy and Opportunity for Haiti - Council on Foreign Relations: "To that end, the United States must coordinate closely with the UN and other donors to identify a coherent division of labor and to leverage what can be salvaged of ongoing international operations there. As the largest donor country and a neighbor, the United States will be looked to for leadership in the response. The United States in turn should spare no asset and lend its considerable response capacity, including airlift, command and control structures, medical mercy ships, and civilian and military disaster response teams."

News & Broadcast - World Bank to Provide an Additional $100 Million to Haiti, Following Earthquake

News & Broadcast - World Bank to Provide an Additional $100 Million to Haiti, Following Earthquake: "World Bank to Provide an Additional $100 Million to Haiti, Following Earthquake

Available in: Français, Español, Português
Press Release No:2010/228/LAC

Contacts in Washington:

Alejandro Cedeño (202) 473-3477 acedeno@worldbank.org

Sergio Jellinek (202) 458-2841 sjellinek@worldbank.org



WASHINGTON, DC, January 13, 2010—In response to the magnitude-7.0 earthquake that caused extensive damage and casualties in Haiti on Tuesday, the World Bank will provide an additional $100 million in emergency grant funding to support recovery and reconstruction in the Caribbean nation.



'This is a shocking event and it is crucial that the international community supports the Haitian people at this critical time,” said World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick. “The World Bank is mobilizing significant financial assistance and sending a team to help assess damage and reconstruction needs. Our thoughts are with the people of Haiti, our staff, and our UN colleagues.'"