International aid groups providing relief to Haiti following Hurricane Hanna say donating money, rather than material goods, is the best way to help. Details here:
UNITED NATIONS:
http://www.wfp.org/
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UNITED STATES:
A U.S. plane from Miami delivered $250,000 in relief supplies, enough for 20,000 people to Port-au-Prince, much of it brought to Gonaives by a U.S. Coast Guard cutter and two helicopters for distribution Friday. These shipments include health kits, plastic sheeting and water jugs. Another $100,000 will buy bedding, kitchen items and other goods for victims, the U.S. Embassy said. The U.S. Southern Command has diverted the USS Kearsarge to Haiti to assist with relief efforts. The ship has four operating rooms, 13 intensive-care unit beds, 40 medical ward beds and a blood bank.
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ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES:
http://www.PanAmericanRelief.org
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EUROPEAN UNION:
Giving Haiti $2.85 million to help victims of tropical storm Hanna pay for food, clean water, shelter, basic household equipment and medical care. Also made a grant this week to Caribbean nations to help people made homeless by Hurricane Gustav.
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INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT SOCIETIES:
http://www.icrc.org
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CARE:
http://www.care.org
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CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES:
http://www.crs.org
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OXFAM:
http://www.oxfam.org
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SAVE THE CHILDREN:
http://www.savethechildren.org
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WORLD VISION:
http://www.wvi.org
