Haiti Emergency Appeal

Haiti Emergency Appeal

We have all been deeply shocked and saddened by the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti last week on January 12th 2010. Tens of thousands have lost their lives and no one has been left unaffected by the tragedy which has befell this already extremely impoverished nation. Funds are now urgently required to provide safe water, food supplies, temporary shelter systems and essential medical supplies. We are asking our members and partners to join recovery efforts around the world to assist the Haiti appeal. Your donation will help disaster victims rebuild their lives and their communities. We have had some calls looking for support and in case you or your employees want to donate, these are the many ways in which you can contribute: • Concern Worldwide, which has been working in Haiti since 1994, has launched an emergency appeal following the earthquake. Donations will be accepted on 1850-410510 or through Concern.net • People can donate to Oxfam by calling 1850 30 40 55 (NI 0800-0304055), visiting OxfamIreland.org, or at their local Oxfam Ireland shop. • GOAL has allocated €250,000 from its emergency fund as an immediate response and is accepting donations from the public. Call 01-2809779 or visit GOAL.ie • UNICEF Ireland launched an emergency appeal this morning for the children of Haiti. Donations can be made securely at UNICEF.ie or by calling 01-8783000. • Trocaire has also appealed for funds to help those affected by the earthquake. To donate, visit Trocaire.org or call 1850-408408 (NI: 0800-9121200). • Fonkoze is Haiti's Alternative Bank for the Organized Poor. They are the largest micro-finance institution offering a full range of financial services to the rural-based poor in Haiti. They have now have launched a disaster appeal, and should you be interested in helping you can donate on-line at www.fonkoze.org