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On February 27, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Chile, near the city of Concepcion. The Government of Chile is reporting that over 700 people have lost their lives. Towns near Concepcion, including the capital city of Santiago, have sustained significant damage. The InterAction members listed below are responding to the humanitarian needs of those affected by the crisis.

 

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Please note that InterAction and most of the organizations below do not have the capacity to support volunteers. For more information about appropriate disaster relief volunteering offers, visit the Center for International Disaster Information.

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ADRA is currently conducting an extensive assessment in the region, including in the southern cities of Talca, Temuco and Concepción, in preparation for an initial response worth...
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In the wake of the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on February, 27, 2010, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), the world’s largest Jewish...
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The American Red Cross stands ready to meet urgent needs for survivors of the earthquake that struck Chile the morning of February 27. It has made $50,000 available from its...
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AmeriCares is preparing deliveries of medicines, medical supplies and other humanitarian aid for immediate shipment to Chile; and our emergency response team is in Peru ready to...
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BWAid, the relief and development arm of the Baptist World Alliance, is monitoring the situation and stands ready to provide whatever assistance it can. BWAid will work with its...
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BBF will be working with partner organizations ADRA and B'nai B'rith International who BBF has a long history of coordinated work in Chile and this area of South America...
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CRS will be supporting the relief efforts of the local Catholic Church through Caritas Chile, the social service arm of the Catholic Church in Chile, which is responding with food...
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Church World Service is supporting efforts of local partners as they assess damage and prepare initial relief efforts. CWS is providing a rapid response cash grant of $15,000 to...
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Giving Children Hope is talking with partners on the ground and determining the greatest needs of the earthquake victims. Monetary donations are currently being accepted at www....
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Habitat for Humanity Chile is assessing the damage to housing from the recent 8.8 magnitude earthquake in preparation for mounting a response. The national team will be...
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Heart to Heart has initiated on-ground assessment and logistical preparation for deployment of medical personnel, providing volunteers with the opportunity for first hand...
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International Medical Corps has a doctor on the ground in Chile, coordinating with ONEMI (the National Office of Emergencies and Information) and assessing needs at local...
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In Chile, Mercy Corps is delivering Comfort for Kids through a partnership with Educación Popular en Salud, or EPES. Our "Comfort for Kids" program combines caregiver...
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Los Angeles-based International relief agency Operation USA will send emergency aid, most likely medical supplies, pharmaceuticals and equipment, to Chile as necessary as part of...
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PADF, the natural disaster relief arm of the Organization of American States, is working with it’s on the ground partners as it identifies the most pressing needs. Cash and in-...
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Save the Children’s emergency team will arrive in the area affected by the 8.8-magnitude quake on Tuesday. They will assess children's needs and meet with government...
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United Way is working with its organization in Chile—Corporacion Sociedad Activa—and its community networks to respond to the devastation caused by Saturday’s earthquake and to...
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Over the weekend, World Vision distributed blankets and water containers in Santiago and flew a team of relief experts to Concepcion to conduct a rapid assessment and verify the...