Chile Earthquake and Tsunami Relief



Please click on the links below to learn more about the disaster in Chile and to support vital relief efforts. For information about US citizens in Chile, contact the US State Dept at 1-888-407-4747.



ABOUT

American Red Cross : Governed by volunteers and supported by community donations, the American Red Cross is a nationwide network of more than 700 chapters and 900 Blood Services regions, now broken up into 9 divisions, dedicated to saving lives and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Website

Direct Relief International : Non-political, non-sectarian organization that “provides assistance without regard to race, ethnicity, political or religious affiliation, gender, or ability to pay.” Website

Doctors without Borders : Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization working in more than 60 countries to assist people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe. Website

Habitat for Humanity : An international, liberal, ecumenical Christian, non-governmental, non-profit organization devoted to building "simple, decent, and affordable" housing. Website

International Rescue Comittee : The IRC provides relief, respect and renewal to refugees and victims of armed conflict around the world. Website

MAP International : MAP International provides essential medicines for poor countries, medical aid when disasters strike, community health education in poor communities and disease prevention. Website

Operation USA : Operation USA is an international relief agency that helps communities at home and abroad overcome the effects of disasters, disease and endemic poverty by providing privately-funded relief, reconstruction and development aid. Since 1979, the Los Angeles-based Operation USA has worked in 99 countries, delivering over $350 million for relief and development projects. Website

Oxfam : A group of non-governmental organizations from three continents working worldwide to fight poverty and injustice. Website