A powerful earthquake shook Peru killing hundreds and injured at least 1,000. Many people were killed in the rubble of their homes and some were in a cathedral when it collapsed.
You can help victims right now by supporting the charities below:
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC); Donate Now
Mobilizing efforts to help those in need
American Red Cross; Donate Now
Supporting the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in its response to the earthquake
Call 1-800-257-7575 to speak to someone at the Red Cross in Spanish
CARE; Donate Now
Assessing the humanitarian needs and will respond accordingly
CHF International; Donate Now
Mobilizing staff to assess needs and damage, and designing both immediate and long-term recovery programs
Direct Relief International; Donate Now
Offering assistance to the Peruvian American Medical Society (PAMS) and healthcare partners
MADRE; Donate Now
Responding with urgently needed items like blankets, clothing, food and medecine
Oxfam; Donate Now
Assessing damage and humanitarian needs in the region south of Lima
Partners of the Americas; Donate Now
Focusing on short-term relief for disaster-stricken areas
Save the Children; Donate Now
Conducting a rapid assessment of the needs of children and their families, and to provide lifesaving relief
World Vision; Donate Now
Helping to deliver relief survivors
UNICEF; Donate Now
Transporting emergency supplies and making sure the affected population has safe water
Volunteers for Inter-American Development Assistance (VIDA); Donate Now
Delivering donated medical and disaster relief supplies
You can also support recovery projects in Peru at GlobalGiving