Humanitarian organizations in Canada are asking for financial donations to help rescue and relief efforts in Haiti, which is reeling from Saturday’s devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake. Here are some organizations Canadians can donate to support relief efforts on the ground:The Canadian Red Cross has been working with its Haitian counterpart with initial rescue and relief operations in the affected region. They have 12 Canadian aid workers in the region, along with several hundred local volunteers who have been mobilized. The Red Cross is also providing emergency shelter in schools and community centres where affected people are sleeping and being provided food, clean water and other services, he said. Financial donation to their Haiti Earthquake Appeal can be made through their website at www.redcross.ca, by calling 1-800-418-1111, or by contacting the local Canadian Red Cross office.

Source: thestar August 16, 2021 01:18 UTC