After the recent earthquake in Haiti, the social media platform twitter quickly updated people on the status of the country, survivors, the missing, and relief needs. The world responded and was able to immediately start aiding the relief efforts via a simple text. As of January 17, donations made via mobile phones for Haiti earthquake relief have passed $16 million.
Here’s a list of ways to text your donation to relief organizations aiding Haiti.
- Text “Yele10″ or “YeleTen” to 501501 to donate $10 on behalf of the Yele Foundation.
- Text “Habitat” to 25383 to donate $10 on behalf of Habitat for Humanity.
- Text “Give” to 25383 to donate $10 on behalf of the MTV telethon.
- Text “Haiti” to 90999 to donate $10 on behalf of the American Red Cross in the U.S.
- Text “Haiti” to 20222 to donate $10 on behalf of the Clinton Foundation Haiti Relief Fund.
- Text “Haiti” to 52000 to donate $10 on behalf of the Salvation Army.
- Text “Hope10″ or “UNICEF” to 20222 to donate $10 on behalf of UNICEF.
- Text “Save” or “Safe” to 20222 to donate $10 on behalf of Save the Children Federation.
- Text “Give” or “World” to 20222 to donate $10 on behalf of World Vision Inc.
- Text “Haiti” to 85944 to donate $10 on behalf of the International Medical Corps.
- Text “Haiti” to 25383 to donate $5 on behalf of the International Rescue Committee.
In addition to texting your donations to support the relief efforts, here is a brief round-up of other ways to contribute online at the organizations’ websites or Paypal, as well as via phone.
The American Red Cross is accepting donations through their International Response Fund.
UNICEF requests donations for relief for children in Haiti via their Haiti Earthquake Fund or by calling 1-800-4UNICEF.
International Medical Corps is providing medical care and other emergency services to survivors of the earthquake. Donate online.
CARE is focusing their efforts on the health of children, distributing water sanitation tablets, food, and emergency healthcare. Donate online.
Donations can be made to the Salvation Army online or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
One Stop Global, a Global Language Solutions blog, regularly covers social media and marketing. Read more articles about social media and mobile marketing at our e-Publication, Global Communicator.
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