The dire circumstances after the earthquake in Haiti worsened underneath Tropical Storm Grace

By On Aug 18, 2021

I followed Power on Twitter where she posted updates.

I spoke to @USCG Commander Admiral Karl Schultz this afternoon to express our gratitude for all of his crews for fighting the earthquake in #Haiti, including the Medevac operations that brought over 50 seriously injured people for treatment on flights like this one to Port- bring au-prince. pic.twitter.com/td0BWIG0Cg

– Samantha Power (@PowerUSAID) August 17, 2021

Recordings of a @USCG Medevac operation in #Haiti yesterday. Working with Haitian first responders, the US evacuated over 40 people for emergency care. On the return flights, they brought more Haitian medical staff, @ USAID search and rescue team members, and 1,000 pounds of medical supplies. pic.twitter.com/zOPdVPOMkd

– Samantha Power (@PowerUSAID) August 17, 2021

No surprise to anyone, boss José Andrés and his team from World Central Kitchen were there doing what they do best: feeding both rescue teams and Haitians who are now homeless.

Hot @ WCKitchen meals and sandwiches being loaded onto an emergency helicopter for hospitals in Les Cayes, Haiti … Next flight to Jeremie! Tomorrow our kitchen in Cayes will be active, so we have also loaded 2 trucks with supplies & food that are going south with our partner @CoreResponse! pic.twitter.com/teirmzX1YH

– José Andrés (@chefjoseandres) August 17, 2021

Dinner from the @ WCKitchen team loaded onto a @USCG Coast Guard helicopter en route to Jeremie, Haiti tonight! 🚁 In the Black Boxes: A hearty dish of braised chicken, eggplant, potato & pumpkin over rice with peas from our Port-au-Prince kitchen – plus sandwiches! #ChefsForHaiti pic.twitter.com/H8uNGqHu0A

– Nate Mook (@natemook) August 18, 2021

Former President Obama asked for our help and published a list of suggested organizations to donate to:

There are currently thousands of people injured and even more homeless in Haiti after an earthquake struck the island on Saturday. If you’re looking for ways to make a difference, here are some organizations that are helping Haitians recover and rebuild. https://t.co/gQWKnAlkQs

– Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 17, 2021

Earthquake Relief in Haiti: Here’s How You Can Help:

Hope for Haiti

Hope for Haiti has been helping Haitian families and children alleviate intergenerational poverty for 30 years.

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Since 1995, FOKAL has raised, trained and inspired children, women and marginalized groups to bring about change in Haitian society.

Health Justice International / St. Boniface Hospital

The St. Bonifatius team coordinates care and provides emergency aid for injured survivors.

Haiti Emergency Fund

The Haiti Emergency Relief Fund sends donations directly to grassroots organizations across the country.

Local Haiti

Based in rural Haiti, Locally Haiti supports economic development and the general well-being of families by investing in locally-led initiatives, from educational programs to community health centers.

With COVID-19 devastating our lives and livelihoods, many readers have no resources to support the relief efforts. If this is the case with you, keeping Haiti in the headlines by sharing stories and support links can help.