Since the earthquake struck on Jan. 12, many non-profit organizations have been providing search and rescue aid, medical care, shelter, food, and other essential services in Haiti. All need additional funds to continue their work in the coming weeks and months.
Health and Medical Care
Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières)
An international humanitarian organization created by doctors and journalists that provides medical and health services, often in emergency situations.
Direct Relief International
Provides medical care to people harmed by poverty, natural disasters, and civil unrest.
Partners in Health
An organization that provides medical care and advocacy in Haiti and nine other countries.
Emergency Services and Logistical Support
American Red Cross
The U.S. branch of the International Red Cross, which assists people whose lives have been disrupted by natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and health emergencies.
Clinton Bush Haiti Fund
A fundraising group started by Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush at the request of President Barack Obama to support immediate relief efforts such as the provision of food, water, shelter, and medical care, and to work on long-term recovery plans.
The International Rescue Committee
A group of volunteer first responders, humanitarian relief workers, healthcare providers, educators, and other volunteers who provide emergency relief services.
Mercy Corps
A volunteer group of professional engineers, financial analysts, public health experts, and others who help out in times of humanitarian emergencies.
Assistance for Children and Families
CARE
A humanitarian organization that fights poverty by working with poor women to help their families and communities.
Save the Children
Provides prenatal care, immunizations, educational help, and other services to children in need and their families.
Stillerstrong
An organization founded by the actor Ben Stiller to build schools and provide education programs for the children of Haiti.
UNICEF
The United Nations agency that provides health care, clean water, nutrition, education, and emergency relief services for children and families.
Yele Haiti
A group founded by musician Wyclef Jean to support health, education, environmental change, and community development in Haiti.
Food Aid
World Food Program
A United Nations agency that provides food assistance in developing nations around the world.
