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Washington, DC – On Tuesday evening, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, damaging the nation’s already fragile infrastructure and affecting millions. Though the extent of the damage is still unknown, American aid organizations have quickly mobilized a massive relief effort. As Iranian Americans, we cannot help but be reminded of the devastating Bam earthquake in 2003, when the world turned its attention on how to help Iranians affected by the quake. Now is our time to give back. Through a united effort, the Iranian-American community can help provide much-needed relief services to the people of Haiti. Here are six ways you can help: 1) Text “HAITI” to 90999 to donate $10 to the American Red Cross The US State Department is working with the Red Cross to solicit donations via a $10 telephone charge. By texting “HAITI” to 90999, your phone company will add $10 to your next bill, and send the money directly to the Red Cross. Additionally, donations can be mailed to: The American Red Cross 2) Text “YELE” to 501501 to donate $5 to Yele Haiti As a Haitian native, renowned musician Wyclef Jean created this foundation several years ago to help aid the most impoverished people in his home country. 100% of funds raised through this service go to the Haitian Earthquake relief operation. 3) Donate to Oxfam International Oxfam has vast experience within Haiti and your donation will include providing shelter, sanitation, clean water, and an overall recovery effort. To donate online or find out more here 4) Give to Mercy Corps Mercy Corps has helped aid survivors of earthquakes with immediate assistance many times before in Peru, China, Pakistan, and Indonesia. Donating to Mercy Corps contributes to their efforts to aid victims in Haiti. Donate at your convenience! Mercy Corps allows you to donate with Paypal, Amazon Payments, or Google Checkout; major credit cards are accepted as well. Find out more information here 5) Contribute to Doctors Without Borders Your contribution to Doctors Without Borders will be especially helpful in providing emergency medical care for the men, women, and children affected by the 7.0 earthquake. Your donation to the Haiti Earthquake Response will help save lives and care for the survivors. 6) Donate to Relief International Relief International is an Iranian-American aid organization that is doing its part to deliver aid to Haiti. Donations for the earthquake relief are accepted online here, or by phone or mail at: Relief International |
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