USAID list of charities in tsunami-stricken area

US AID ^ | December 2004 | USAID

[Snapple]

USAID has a list with links of all the relief organizations working in the tsunami area.

If everyone gives something, it will be huge.

I gave at the Amazon site to the American Red Cross. They charged my credit card.The money is earmarked for the tsunami relief.

A big problem is that they need helicopters to get the supplies to the people. The roads are a mess.

Pakistan is helping with helicopters.

If you have another charity that you know is active in that area, consider giving to them.

[dawn53]

Thanks so much for that link.

My husband just came home for lunch and wanted me to see who we could donate through.

I wanted to donate through Salvation Army, but we wondered if they would be allowed in Muslim countries, but found them on this list.

I called and they took the donation info over the phone, I really trust the Salvation Army to be good stewards of money given for disaster relief.

[Snapple]

Yes. This list is good because it tells who is in the area.
Tell everyone. Sometimes if it is easy, people will do it.

Most people can afford 10-100 dollars. Those people who survive because of the help will remember those who helped them, too.

[Republican Wildcat]

Free Republic members alone will contribute more than the government of France.

[Republican Wildcat]

ping for your list

[Quix]

Just received this as well:


The tragedy that has resulted from the Tsunami in the Indian Ocean is indescribable. The suffering is beyond measure. All indications show that disease and privation may take more lives than the 52,000 who have already died.

Operation Blessing, with existing operations strategically placed in Hyderabad, India; Jakarta, Indonesia; Chiang Mai, Thailand; Manilla, Philippines; and Singapore, is answering the call to assist victims of the Tsunami. Our centers have in-country staff and volunteers already on the ground organizing medical teams and relief supplies for hard-hit areas.

Operation Blessing India has a medical and relief team en route to Nellore to assist those made victims by the Tsunami. Our team will provide medical care and emergency rations. Operation Blessing India also has a medical team mobilized to assist thousands of victims in Chennai (Madras).

Operation Blessing Indonesia has chartered a private aircraft in Jakarta and is sending a disaster response team to Aceh in Northern Sumatra. In addition, and in cooperation with the Indonesian Airforce, a C-130 is being readied for a large Operation Blessing team of medical professionals and volunteers. The plane will also carry three tons of medical relief and supplies.

Our Singapore office has already launched a medical and relief team to assist the victims in the devastated areas of Sri Lanka.

In short, Operation Blessing is now on the scene to help, at least in part, some of those who are suffering. All we need are the funds to enlarge our effort. It is our plan to distribute from our headquarters no less than a million dollars so that our teams can purchase needed supplies in country at the best possible prices without customs duties and overseas transportation costs.

If your heart is touched by this massive human tragedy, please respond with your expression of support. Contact Operation Blessing at www.ob.org or call (800) 952-5377.

We cannot help everyone who is suffering in this tragedy, but we thank the Lord that we are able to play a part in this vitally needed humanitarian effort. God bless you, and thank you!

Pat Robertson

Chairman/CBN and Operation Blessing

PS - Just mark your donations or expression of support “Tsunami Relief.”

[dawn53]

Here's a couple more links to organizations doing relief work both are very reputable organizations:

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/home.asp

http://www.gfa.org/gfa/

[longtermmemmory]

https://secure3.salvationarmy.org/donations.nsf/donate?openform&projectid=IHQ-Asia_Fund&t=US_USC*USE*USS*USW

salvation army link


I would go and look there before the red cross

[ArrogantBustard]

Catholic Relief Services

December 27, 2004, Baltimore - In one of the largest initial responses for emergency assistance in South and Southeast Asia, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) made an initial commitment of $500,000 to provide shelter and immediate healthcare needs to thousands devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunamis that hit the Bay of Bengal December 26.

CRS and local partners immediately mobilized to the hardest hit areas of India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia. CRS response is expected to climb into the millions in order to meet emergency needs and for the subsequent rebuilding and rehabilitation of the region. The initial $500,000 will be used primarily to help our partners bring food and emergency relief to the survivors and to avoid the spread of disease. More than 23,000 people in nine countries are reported dead; millions have been devastated and left without homes.

[dawn53]

Thanks for the link.

I used the access info on the page from the link at the top of the post.

Just called the number and they took my credit card info over the phone.

SAWSO (Salvation Army World Service Office)
South Asia Relief Fund
615 Slaters Lane
Alexandria, VA, 22313
800-SAL-ARMY

[PAR35]

Folks should use some discernment when using the list. Some of them are leftist in orientation, others have engaged in questionable practices in the past. For example, in the past the Red Cross has raised money in connection with disasters, and then used the funds elsewhere. OxFam is left leaning and has engaged in anti-American rhetoric. Habitat for Humanity was founded by a leftist and its poster boy is Jimmy Carter. (Of course, if you are a Millard Farmer/Jimmy Carter fan, that would not be a negative).

One should do due diligence before giving money to any charity.

[knittnmom]

Looks like one of the charities listed, http://www.airserv.org/airservhome.html specifically provides air support.

[Snapple]

The Red Cross learned its lesson. They now make it clear if the money goes to a general fund or to a specific effort.

They did a good job in Florida.

All these charities have to compete a bit for our money.

We can all argue about who is best, but the people need help right away, not after we research everything.

This site specifically says that the money will go to the tsunami relief. http://www.amazon.com

Everyone should give his money where he believes it will do the most good.

There is no time to spare. I hope you will give to the agency you choose.

[NJ Neocon]

How do I get a direct link to a Catholic Charity donation page for the Tsunami relief?

[ArrogantBustard]

Go to the CRS home page www.catholicrelief.org and hit the "make a donation" link. Follow the directions from there ... their server got hammered recently, but it seems to be back on line for the moment.

[NJ Neocon]

I did that, but it apears to take me to a general donation site.

[angcat]

My company gave to AmeriCares. Anyone know about that one.

[Snapple]

CNN has a list of links to charities.

Find one you like.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/12/28/tsunami.aidsites/index.html

[NJ Neocon]

Someone should start an unofficial thread on Freeper donations. I am at #125.00.

For a Christian face on Donations: $75 to Salvation Army

For a Catholic face on Donations: $25 to Catholic Relief Services

For an American face on Donations: $25 to Americares (someone here told me they were reputable and that Barbara Bush chairs them).

[Snapple]

http://www.americares.org/

From the long list CNN has.

See my psot above.