Our hearts go out to those affected by the devastating earthquake in Morocco and the floods in Libya.
Here is a link to International Dean Frances Vavrus’s message of support, including links to campus support services.
Donations for Morocco:
Smaller groups working in the mountainous, affected area:
The International Medical Corps is coordinating a emergency medical teams in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) to respond to the situation on the ground. It is collecting donations via its website to go towards the effort.
The International Federation of Red Cross has released 1 million Swiss francs from its Disaster Response Emergency Fund to aid the operations of the national Moroccan Red Crescent Society. The British Red Cross has also sent out an appeal for donations.
The UN has also announced that it is in communication with the Moroccan government and stands ready to assist in relief efforts. UNICEF is requesting donations to go towards its emergency support for children and their families.
Doctors Without Borders announced the mobilization of an emergency team in Morocco and is accepting donations on its website.
The non-profit organization GlobalGiving has opened a fund dedicated to providing “food, fuel, clean water, medicine, and shelter” to victims of the quake. Donations will also go towards long-term economic relief and recovery projects.
International nonprofit CARE has mobilized an emergency response effort focused on assisting women and girls, youth, and disadvantaged groups. Their fund is accepting donations online.
Donations for Libya:
UNICEF, an organization within the United Nations that assists children, announced it is expediting 1,100 hygiene kits, vital medical supplies for 10,000 people and essential clothing kits for 500 children. To donate, people can visit the donations page on its website.
The Libyan Red Crescent, an arm of the IFRC, announced it is aiding in efforts to provide essential aid to people in flooded areas of the country. The organization is providing first aid and medical assistance, helping with rescue efforts, evacuating families and providing emergency shelter, food and water for kids. Visit here to donate to the IFRC to help victims of the floods in Libya.
GlobalGiving announced that donations will initially help survivors with their immediate needs for food, fuel, clean water, medicine and shelter, before funding transitions to assist with “recovery efforts led by local, vetted organizations in the impacted areas to restore damaged homes, rebuild infrastructure, and more as needs evolve.” Visit here to donate to GlobalGiving.