Actress, Ann Curtis’ Efforts To Help Typhoon Haiyan Survivors, Know Where to Donate

One of the most extreme typhoons on record, Haiyan (locally known as Yolanda) left catastrophic demolition behind. The destructive facts and figures coming out of the Philippines are undreamt of. Rushing water and wind tearing children away from their parents' arms. A death toll that may reach 10,000.

Anne Curtis, Filipino-Australian actress, television host and fashion icon, is trying her level best to help the nation ion crisis. She arranged a garage sale of her outfits at Market! Market!, one of the malls in the Philippines, where earnings of which amounting to P370,000 sent through World Vision for the victims in Tacloban.

I REPEAT! Mamaya na po ang garage sale sa @MarketMarketBGC will update you what time and where!
— Anne Curtis-Smith (@annecurtissmith) November 10, 2013

All proceeds will be going to @WorldVisionPH for immediate relief to the FAMILIES who were tremendously affected by SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA
— Anne Curtis-Smith (@annecurtissmith) November 10, 2013

She posted images of her clothes on instagram and tweeted:

Ann Curtis’ posted images of her gowns on instagram

"Thank you to everyone who took time to come visit my impromptu garage sale yesterday. All of the proceeds will go to @worldvisionph. Now, as much as I wanted to donate my clothes, my gowns, shorts and heels would not have been appropriate to send to our kababayans. At least through selling my items, together we have raised money to buy the IMMEDIATE RELIEF they NEED. Water, food,powdered milk for infants, medicine for the wounded. Still! This is hardly enough, WE NEED TO DO MORE!!!!! Let's continue to raise awareness and inspire people to do their part. YOU can even do something in your own little way. As @xtianbautista told me,'a small effort can make a big difference."She tweeted on10 Nov 13 and posted a photo on instagram.

Ann Curtis’ Commendable Efforts To Help Typhoon Haiyan Survivors

Many people commended her efforts and commented on her post: "Hi Ms. @annecurtissmith, i'm pleading for help for Roxas City, Capiz. I and @ddefensor are flying to Roxas this friday to see the real state of our Kababayans there. Hope help will also be extended to this area. They were also badly hit by Yolanda. God bless the Philippines. And God bless people like you, who never cease in helping others." Ronaingrid wrote. She is hands-on on social media sharing all the details about helping victims of typhoon Yolanda.

If you're looking for missing people in the Philippines, or if you have information about someone there, Google.org has launched the Typhoon Yolanda Person Finder. A Google crisis map has also been added to detail evacuation centres and areas designated for relief.

Below are the details of charities and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) from around the globe are responding to this disaster and how one can help them.

Emergency support

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC): one can donate to the Philippine Red Cross by selecting the Supertyphoon Yolanda campaign on their donation page.

one can log on to help and donate typhoon vicyims on the sites of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies(IFRC) the American Red Cross, Canadian Red Cross and the British Red Cross.

The Salvation Army The non-profit has set up a designated fund for Haiyan relief efforts, which you can access here. One can also make a donation by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769).

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC): one can support their efforts online or by phone at 1-212-687-6200.

CARE: one can support CARE's efforts on their website, or by phone at 1-800-521-2273 within the United States or +1-404-681-2252 outside the U.S.

Catholic Relief Services, one can donate to the organization's efforts online or you can call 1-877-435-7277. You can also type in your phone number on the website and a representative will call you back to take your donation.

Convoy of Hope: one can visit Convoy of Hope's website to donate funds to their efforts or call 1-417-823-8998.

Mercy Corps is preparing to deliver food, water, temporary shelter and other basic supplies to devastated areas throughout the Philippines. One can support the organization by donating through their website, PayPal, or by calling 1-888-747-7440.

Oxfam America: one can support this effort by donating online to their Typhoon Haiyan Relief and Recovery Fund, or by phone at 1-800-776-9326.

Adventist Development and Relief Agency's (ADRA) have launched an emergency appeal that one can support online or by phone at 1-800-424-2372.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has dispatched an emergency team to Manila and launched a $10 million appeal in order to ensure immediate needs like safe water, hygiene and sanitation are met. If you would like to contribute to their efforts, click here.

Operation Blessing International (OBI): to help the charity's mission make a contribution on their website.

Food and water

The World Food Programme was already providing emergency food assistance in the Philippines following the October earthquake. One can donate online or by calling 1-202-747-0722 domestically or +39-06-65131 for international calls.

Samaritan's Purse launched the Philippines Emergency Relief fund for this disaster, which one can support online or by phone at 1-828-262-1980.

World Vision have launched a Philippines Disaster Response Fund that one can support online or by calling 1-888-511-6443.

Action Against Hunger: one can help by donating online or by calling 1-877-777-1420.

Shelter

ShelterBox: support their work in the Philippines either online or by calling 1-941-907-6036.

Habitat for Humanity: support this work by donating from the Philippines to their Re-Build Philippines Fund or from the U.S. by contributing to their Disaster Response Fund or make a donation by phone at 1-800-HABITAT.

Architecture for Humanity : support their Super Typhoon Haiyan Response online, by calling 1-415-963-3511 or by texting REBUILD to 85944 to make a $10 donation from your mobile phone.

Medical assistance

Americares: support Americares with an online donation or by calling 1-800-486-4357.

International Medical Corps: support their Typhoon Haiyan Emergency Response fund online or by calling 1-800-481-4462.

Direct Relief: call in your donation by dialing 1-805-964-4767 or you can goonline to support the organization.

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors without Borders (MSF): make your donation by calling 1-212- 763-5779 or online.

Helping children

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF can be supported online or by calling 1-800-367-5437. You can also donate directly to UNICEF in the Philippines here.

Save the Children: support their Philippines Annual Monsoon and Typhoon Children in Emergency Fund online. You can also donate by phone at 1-800-728-3843.

ChildFund International: Donate to ChildFund online to help children cope and recover confidence after this disaster.

Plan: support their appeal on their website.

So what are you waiting for take step forward to help and make a difference!

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