Donate to Haiti

Want to make your contribution to help earthquake-struck Haiti? Avoid the scammers trying to cash in on public sympathy to the crisis and use these reputable organizations from South Africa and abroad. Details of how to donate follow.

• Gift of the Givers
  Established in 1992 Gift of the Givers is a prolific and well-respected aid organisation in South Africa with Muslim roots. They have been very active abroad and are a good place to start if you are looking for a local charity.

  “Anyone wanting to make contributions can call us on 0800 786 777 or deposit directly into Gift of the Givers, Standard Bank, Pietermaritzburg, A/C no. 052137228, Branch Code 057525. The toll free line to Johannesburg office is under repair. Please call 011 832 1563 or 083 6677 179 for Jhb.”

• The South African Red Cross
  This famous humanitarian agency offers neutral assistance to victims of war and disaster. The South African branch is joining in the larger campaign.

  “The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS), a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, is today launching a R30m emergency appeal in support of international efforts to assist those affected by the earthquake in Haiti..”

  Companies, organisations and individuals wishing to donate funds towards this local emergency appeal, please use the following bank account of The South African Red Cross Society:

  Bank: Standard Bank
  Account Name: The South African Red Cross Society
  Account number: 070 822 808
  Branch: Thibault Square
  Code: 020 – 909

• Unicef
  The UN’s children branch has joined its mother body for an appeal for $562-million for humanitarian operation in Haiti. UNICEF will use $120-million for its work with children.

  “Your donation will go to the Haiti Earthquake Children’s Appeal to support children affected by the recent earthquake in Haiti.”

  Click here to donate from South Africa.

• Doctors Without Borders
  Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization created by doctors and journalists in France in 1971.

  “MSF has been working in Haiti for 19 years, most recently operating three emergency hospitals in Port-au-Prince, and is mobilizing a large emergency response to this disaster.”

  Click here to donate through the American branch.

• Oxfam
  UK-based Oxfam has 14 branches across the world and aims to end poverty and injustice.

  “Oxfam is responding to the biggest earthquake in 200 years to Haiti. We have 200 staff on the ground in Haiti and are delivering water and sanitation supplies now. We have flown in 10 tons of water, health and shelter equipment, and we are appealing for donations now.”

  Click here to donate through the UK branch.

• Have relatives or friends in Haiti? Google is offering free voice calls to Haiti. Visit their page on the disaster here for more information.