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The recent earthquake has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced even more in the country of Haiti. The utter devastation is on an unimaginable scale and, as such, the efforts to support Haiti through physical and financial relief is at a scale rarely seen before.

The travel blog community can use this opportunity to spread their influence and aid to a nation that has suffered unspeakable damage. If you or anyone you know wants to help with the relief effort in Haiti are several ways to do show your support:

Donating Money Online

1. American Red Cross - Their operations in Haiti include deploying personnel, financial assistance, and relief supplies
2. UNICEF - One of their main focuses is helping the many children affected by the earthquake in Haiti. They will also be distributing basic supplies to those in need. You can also donate here>>
3. CARE - They will be handing out nutritional food in Haiti in the form of high-protein biscuits
4. Clinton Bush Haiti Fund - A fund dedicated to providing basics such as food, medical aid, shelter, and water
5. Doctors Without Borders – All funds go directly to financing medical teams on the ground in Haiti and provide for medical supplies that they will be using while providing care
6. World Food Program – Charity dedicated to providing food to the displaced and needy not only in Haiti but around the world
7. Save the Children – Funds will be directed towards the children in Haiti that are in desperate need of support and aid

These are just a few of the many charities and foundations that are providing help and aid to the people of Haiti. If donating online is not the way you want to attack this problem, you can still donate in other ways.

Donating Money Through Text Messaging

If you decide that your contributions to the Haiti relief effort should not be done online there is an easier way to do…. just text! There are several numbers that you can text in order to donate money to charities operating in Haiti. The number in here apply to SMS text messaging within the United States only.

1. SMS text “HAITI” to 90999 to donate $10 to Red Cross relief efforts
2. SMS text “YELE” to 501501 to Donate $5 to Yele Haiti’s Earthquake Relief efforts
3. SMS text “GIVE10” to 20222 to donate $10 to Direct Relief

Others Ways to Assist the Haiti Relief Effort

If you are low on money and can cash to the  people of Haiti isn’t realistic, don’t give up. There are other ways in which your help can make a different there.

1. Google Map Aid- The first way is to help Google map the area of Haiti since so much of the country experienced catastrophic devastation. Your help in this effort could make a difference to aid workers on the ground. Go to the Google Map Aid website>>
2. Criss Commons - A recently created organization, they’re on the ground and Haiti and need your help. Visit Criss Commons>>
3. Haiti Volunteer Network - A gathering point for anyone wanting to volunteer financially or in person, it’s a great way to find your unique way of helping out those in Haiti. Check out the Haiti Volunteer Network>>

Haiti is in desperate need of relief, no matter how you decide to donate. These are just a few ideas and opportunities for you to do something about it and no matter what your choice is you can have a part in saving the lives of the people of Haiti.

Looking for someone in Haiti? Register your person on the Google Person Finder Network>>

Do you know another relief effort that we didn’t mention? Drop it into the comments below!