Philanthropy's Response to 2021 Haiti Earthquake

Overview

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti on August 14, 2021, killing more than 2,000 and crippling buildings and infrastructure. Haiti is also sustaining an almost direct hit from Tropical Storm Grace as of Monday, August 16. Compounding the turmoil caused by the natural disasters is the assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse on July 7, civil unrest, food insecurity, and cholera.

Resources

• Webinar: The Council remains in partnership with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, which is hosting a webinar Disaster in a Crisis Zone: Understanding the Impact of Haiti’s Earthquake on Thursday August 19, at 1:00 P.M. ET.
• Center for Disaster Philanthropy: 2021 Haiti Earthquake and Tropical Storm Grace disaster information
• Council Disaster Grantmaking: Foundations can access our Disaster Grantmaking Resources to understand how to effectively respond to a disaster.

Response Funds

• The Miami Foundation
• GlobalGiving

Partner

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy is the Council's recommended partner for those needing support in mobilizing a philanthropic response to disasters.