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    Which Haiti Charities Should You Give To?

    In the aftermath of the earthquake, there's been an avalanche of offers to help concerned people render assistance — even by texting. What's the best way to determine who's real and who's running a scam?

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    In the aftermath of the earthquake, there's been an avalanche of offers to help concerned people render assistance — even by texting. What's the best way to determine who's real and who's running a scam? David Borochoff is President of the American Institute of Philanthropy, a watchdog that's published a list of charities most effective in Haiti.

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    Haiti: a Victim of Natural Disaster...and Much More
    1. 0:00Airport Overwhelmed as Time Runs Out for Haiti Earthquake Victims
    2. 7:48Haiti's Troubled History, America's Role and Hope for the Future
    3. 45:47Which Haiti Charities Should You Give To?You’re reading this
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      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Daniel Borochoff

      President, American Institute of Philanthropy

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    The full episode

    3 of 3
    Haiti: a Victim of Natural Disaster...and Much More
    1. 0:00Airport Overwhelmed as Time Runs Out for Haiti Earthquake Victims
    2. 7:48Haiti's Troubled History, America's Role and Hope for the Future
    3. 45:47Which Haiti Charities Should You Give To?You’re reading this
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