Chile and Haiti Disaster Relief

Haiti
Haiti is the western hemisphere’s poorest nation and 80 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. The January 12, 2010, earthquake disaster will increase the already difficult situation for the people of Haiti. Many aid organizations are already on the ground in Haiti and will be able to put Americans' generosity to use to best help the victims of the earthquake. Cash donations can be used to buy the supplies, clothing and emergency items needed on the ground, without the delay of collecting, packing, shipping and distributing in-kind items, which may be inappropriate for the victims. -- Source: CIDI

Chile
Early in the morning on February 27, 2010, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile killing more than 700 people and leaving 2 million people displaced. The earthquake also toppled buildings, snapped power lines, damaged roads and bridges, and cut off communications. The most significant damage appears to be in and around Concepción, the country's second largest city.

Visit the Council's Disaster Relief section for materials, resources and links to organizations providing aid to Haiti and Chile.