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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

Candid

The disaster also displaced over 1.9 Multilateral support for disaster relief and humanitarian aid began soon after the earthquakes with the World Bank releasing $1.78 Disaster relief giving by individuals and family foundations Candid’s Philanthropy News Digest (PND) has been tracking news about support efforts.

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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. Whether it’s direct or indirect content, why do citizens turn to social media in moments of need or disaster?

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Help Hurricane Harvey Victims: Where To Donate #HoustonStrong

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I watched the news reports from Texas and was horrified at the scale of this disaster. I grew up on the Jersey shore where I’ve been evacuated due to storms, but I have never seen this level of disaster. There are many more local nonprofits, focusing on animals, elderly, children, and more. Bayou Animal Services.

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Please Join VisionLink In Welcoming Aaron Titus To Our Proud Family!

VisionLink

As the new Disaster Product Manager for VisionLink, Aaron comes from an extensive and distinguished background. As a former member of the New Jersey Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (NJ VOAD), Aaron coordinated Hurricane Sandy and Irene response efforts for Mormon Helping Hands. Aaron Titus received his J.D.

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7 Ways to Support Ukraine Now

Saleforce Nonprofit

As we watch the news unfold in horror hoping for a path to peace, many of us are asking ourselves “How can we as individuals help?” Save the Children : When crises happen, like this one in Ukraine, children are undoubtedly the most vulnerable. Here are seven trusted partners meeting critical needs on the ground.

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Three Ways To Help Support Hurricane Relief in Puerto Rico

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We have read the harrowing news reports about a lack of food, electricity, and water and people dying. I usually take a three-prong strategy for disaster relief. As we watch reports of a disaster, we can give directly to people on the ground. It has been ten days since Hurricane Maria has devastated the Island of Puerto Rico.

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How You Can Help Haiti Relief Efforts

Qgiv

Last weekend, the island of Haiti was hit hard by not one, but two, natural disasters. The good news is that no matter how far you are from Haiti, you can still help those impacted by these disasters. Their focus is on the well-being of children and families. On August 14 th , a 7.2 Louis d’Ayiti.

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