Updated 19 January 2010

‘Be compassionate towards the destitute.’   The Holy Prophet (S)

News reports and images coming out of Haiti are excruciating to watch as the nation’s people continue to live in distress. The death toll continues to rise as relief and recovery efforts find their way through the crippled infrastructure of the small island.

The 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated southern Haiti on 12 January 2010 has united volunteers from across the world to work side-by-side to help the quake victims. The World Federation in partnership with The Africa Federation, the Council of European Jamaats and NASIMCO has launched the HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND to provide some respite to the humanitarian crisis that has unfolded.

EXECUTIVE COUNCILLOR DR MOHSIN JAFFER HELPS COORDINATE RELIEF EFFORTS
Efforts are now underway to determine how best to help the people of Haiti in their time of need. The World Federation is working with Dr. Mohsin Jaffer, Executive Councillor of The World Federation and NASIMCO who has been involved in coordinating relief efforts in South Florida, which has now become the focal point of all national efforts to help Haiti.

On Sunday 17 January 2010, Dr. Mohsin Jaffer reported that a meeting took place with most of the South Florida Muslim organisations that have united to help the victims. A task force committee has been formed to organise the distribution of basic provisions. In addition, the committee is well aware of the potential misuse and waste of monetary donations and will due its due diligence to determine how and where these donations should be spent.

Dr. Mohsin Jaffer said:  “At present the logistics of sending personnel and materials is difficult due to the clogged airport (only one runway is functioning) and damaged port. There are 3 mosques in Haiti. On Friday 15 January 2010, the group arranged a blood donation drive which was very successful. Muslims in South Florida were some of the first responders to this tragedy.”

NEXT STEPS 
The World Federation is grateful to all donors from around the world who have responded to the HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND. The World Federation is appealing to all communities around the world to donate generously.

Whilst there are a number of aid agencies specializing in the immediate relief and recovery, The World Federation will continue to work with Dr. Jaffer in Florida to assess the medium and long term needs of the people of Haiti, in addition to the short term needs.  We will continue to provide the community with regular updates.

TO DONATE:

Click here to Donate on The World Federation Website  
Click here to Donate in Canada or USA, (via NASIMCO)
Click here to Donate in Europe (via CoEJ)

Click here to view/download poster

For more information, please email relief@world-federation.org