Help the people of Haiti

In the aftermath of Haiti’s earthquake, countless nations, organizations, and individuals around the world have donated millions of dollars toward humanitarian efforts.

With the recommendation of President Obama, President Clinton and President Bush have banded together to create the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. AT&T users have sent money through mobile texts. Google has posted a new site to consolidate the various outlets through which the public can donate money. It has been several days since the earthquake, and still “Haiti” is a trending topic on Twitter.

I found it especially remarkable that all the major television stations including ABC, NBC, Fox, and MTV (to name a few) aired the two-hour “Hope For Haiti Now: A Global Benefit For Earthquake Relief” telethon last night from three cities: New York, Los Angeles, and London. More than 40 of America’s most prominent artists and celebrities donated their time for the telethon and their music can be downloaded oniTunes to raise money for relief as well.

Do your bit to help, read on how you can help if you live in the UAE

Earthquake victims rush to the back of a World Food Programme truck as workers distribute high-protein bars near Petionville, Haiti, on Sunday.

Humanitarian organisations in the UAE are accepting donations to the people of Haiti. Here is how you can contribute.

Red Crescent Society

They are accepting money, new clothes and blankets, food with life span of at least six months.

Abu Dhabi (02 641 9100):
Drop off points: Marina Mall, Carrefour on Airport Road

Dubai (04 261 4800):
Drop off points: Deira City Centre, Wafi, Union Cooperative Societies
Or call Mohammad at 050 4254433 for them to pick up your donations.

Médecins Sans Frontières

(Doctors without borders)

They are accepting money donations. You can drop off your donations at:

Dubai (04 345 8177):
Drop off points: Dune Centre, Al Diyafah Road
Open hours: 9am – 5:30pm

If you are outside the UAE -

Doctors Without Borders can accept online donations in the following countries:

Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, UK

If you are located in any of the above countries, please click on the country to make your donation on your local Doctors Without Borders website.

Or, return to the United States donation page to complete your donation.

Unicef

They are accepting money and bank transfers

Cash drop off points:

Dubai (04 368 0702):
Doha Street, International Humanitarian City, Building 4.

Abu Dhabi (02 447 5060):
Karama Street, Woman’s Union.

Bank transfers:
Standard Chartered Bank account 02421466801

Any amount you donate helps.

Even if your donation helps one person in Haiti, it is worth it.

Please act now !!!

Thanks and God bless !!!

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