Tsunami: What is the Best Charity for FReepers Wishing to Make Contributions? (Non-Stingy Vanity)

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[governsleastgovernsbest]

I'm sure many FReepers would like to make contributions to aid tsunami victims. On the other hand, many of us are surely hesitant to send money to UN organizations.

What charitable organizations do people recommend? If links to donation web sites can be provided, that would be excellent.

[Netizen]

If you have an account at http://www.amazon.com giving a donation to the American Red Cross (earmarked for tsunami relief) is a click away. As easy as buying a book.

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They broke their word regarding monies that were ear marked for 9/11 victims, so why would I trust them now?

I wouldn't!

[antivenom]

UNICEF

[Snapple]

Thanks. Pass along that USAID link.

Everyone can find something they like there. All those groups are in the area. OR their affiliates are.
Really, the all work together a lot.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Thanks, Peach. A very Happy New Year to you too!

[Salvation]

as a physician

[azsportsterman]

I won't give a dime to the redcross. My Grandmother passed away while I was serving in Europe. My family immediately notified the redcross, but the redcross didn't notify me until two weeks later. Their excuse? They didn't think it was important enough to notify me right away.

[Snapple]

They did a great job in Florida.

But here is a list of all the charities that are listed by USAID in the area. Pick one you are commmfortable with.

http://www.usaid.gov/locations/asia_near_east/tsunami/ngolist.html

[pgkdan]

Probably as a physician. I've heard him speak on his trips to Africa and in his mind he's always a Doctor first.

[Salvation]

Use Barnes and Noble.

[night reader]

I'm concerned about the Red Cross too. They've turned into harsh critics of the US in Iraq and Gitmo.

I understand that the International Red Cross are bad guys and the American Red Cross are good guys. I further understand that the ARC has a fund going for this disaster.

[ChnkyLuvr59]

Split it half and half. Nothing says America is great like a billion dollars from private citizens.
Anyways, I don't really care who I give my money to for diaster relief, even if it is big bad UNICEF.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Thanks for the additional info on the Red Cross. Elizabeth Dole is not necessarily my favorite Republican, but she was a recent ARC chief, after all, which suggests they can't be too anti-American.

[killjoy]

From another site (http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?s=6b3e007206a9e6df4879df32d52c0fb0&showtopic=23508):

AmeriCares Mobilizes Aid to Asia In Wake of Earthquake and Tsunamis
AmeriCares - USA
Website: http://www.americares.org

Red Cross Responds to Tsunamis in South Asia
American Red Cross - USA
Website: http://www.redcross.org

UMCOR Issues Emergency Appeal In Wake of Earthquake and Tidal Waves in Southeast Asia
United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) - USA
Website: http://gbgm-umc.org/umcor/emergency/southasia.stm

ADRA International Commits Emergency Funds to Asia Quakes, Tsunamis
Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International
Website: http://www.adra.org

CHURCH WORLD SERVICE REGIONAL TEAMS DEPLOYED TO AID IN SOUTH ASIA
Church World Service (CWS) - USA
Contributions to support CWS recovery efforts in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and India may be sent to: Church World Service P.O. Box 968 Elkhart, IN 46515
Credit card contributions may be made by calling (800) 297-1516.

CCF launches emergency assistance following the South Asia quake
Christian Children's Fund Inc (CCF) - USA
Website: http://www.ChristianChildrensFund.org

InterAction Members Respond to those Affected by the Earthquakes and Tsunamis in Asia InterAction - USA
Website: http://www.interaction.org

MAP Mounts Response To Tsunami Victims
Medical Assistance Programs (MAP) International - USA
Website: http://www.map.org

EMERGENCY RELIEF FOR VICTIMS OF TSUNAMIS IN ASIA
American Jewish World Service (AJWS) - USA
Website: http://www.ajws.org

Action Against Hunger Helps Victims of Disaster
Action Against Hunger (AAH) - USA
Website: http://www.actionagainsthunger.org

Save the Children Responding to Earthquake, Tidal Waves in Asia
Save the Children - USA
Website: http://www.savethechildren.org

Direct Relief International Prepares Response to Southeast Asian Earthquake, Tsunamis. Direct Relief International (DRI) - USA
Website: http://www.directrelief.org

Mercy Corps Mobilizes to Respond to Powerful Southeast Asia Earthquake
Website: http://www.mercycorps.org

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Great work! Many thanks.

[Steve_Seattle]

Does the American Atheist Society have any people on the ground in that part of the world?

[killjoy]

Additionally, for anyone wishing to donate DIRECTLY to those who need it. This hospital is in the worst hit area of Thailand. My best friend is doing relief work there and the situation is very very bad.

PATONG HOSPITAL TSUNAMI RELIEF FUND
Patong Hospital invites contributions of money or other donations to aid tsunami-affected victims. All donations will go directly towards the local people and foreigners who have lost their homes and belongings as well as help in acquiring the needed supplies to treat victims of the tsunami in Phuket, Thailand.

For more information please contact:
Patong Hospital +66 76 342 633-4
EMAIL: patonghospital@hotmail.com

Information in English:
Ornanong Annie Laokwansatitaya +66 1 910 8389
Sharinee Shannon Kalayanamitr +66 1 905 9868
Nina Polvanich +66 9 477 9809

Please send to:
KRUNGTHAI BANK LTD., HEAD OFFICE BANGKOK, THAILAND
**** CABLE ADDRESS: KRUNGTHAI BANGKOK.S.W.I.F.T.ADD.KRTHTHBK ****
TEL: +66 2 255 2222
TELEX: 81179 82079 & 82331
SWIFT CODE: KRTHTHBK
CHIPS UID: 007895
ACCOUNT NAME: PATONG HOSPITAL TSUNAMI RELIEF FUND
BANK: PAY TO KRUNGTHAI BANK LTD.,
PATONG BRANCH
(076) 344301-2 FAX (076) 344300
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 837-0-00774-0

[Dolphy]

Catholic Relief Services

I just gave to them earlier today. I dislike the politics of so many of the organizations and noticed that the Red Cross is teaming up with their anti-American sister in this effort so I looked for an alternative. I am always impressed with the work Catholic organizations do in my community, so on that I chose them.

[Netizen]

Was looking at the list and wondered if they will accept the money from the Jewish organizations? Didn't they reject physical help from Israel?

[Snapple]

the www.amazon.com is the AMERICAN Red Cross.

The money goes to tsunami relief. It lis like buying a book.http://www.amazon.com

Or pick one you like at the USAID site. All the charities in the area are listed there. Often they work through local affiliates

http://www.usaid.gov/locations/asia_near_east/tsunami/ngolist.html

All will be hopefully able to get help from our service people and their helicopters, etc.