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A massive typhoon hit the Philippines over the weekend and the scene left behind is one of utter devastation and chaos. At the time of writing these words, 10,000 people were reported dead, the death toll however will be much higher in the coming days as some areas of the Philippines have been off the grid with no communication. 

Typhoon Haiyan – Yolanda hit an area of the world that is already ravaged by poverty, as well as an area that was hit by an earthquake a month ago. Many have been left with nothing, which is why we are urging you to help if you can. 

Please be careful when donating to any other charity. Sadly, in times of great suffering, some individuals try to take advantage of the situation. Before donating make sure the charity is real.

We have compiled a list of Charities and non-governmental organizations that are currently raising funds to help the Filipino people. These charities are verified. 

See the organizations after the jump! 

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The Red Cross

The Philippine Red Cross is taking donations – Click here (Select the Super Typhoon Yolanda Campaign)
You can also donate to the Philippine Red Cross by Texting RED<space>AMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart)
The American Red Cross – Click here 
The Canadian Red Cross – Click here You can donate $5 by texting REDCROSS to 30333
The British Red Cross – Click here 
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is working with The Philippine Red Cross in order to help. 

CARE: You can help by clicking here or  by phone at 1-800-521-2273 for people in the United States or +1-404-681-2252 for people  outside the U.S.

World Food Programme: You can help by clicking here or by phone 1-202-747-0722 for the US or +39-06-65131 for international calls.

Samaritan’s Purse: You can help by clicking here or by phone at 1-828-262-1980.

World Vision: You can help by clicking here or by phone at 1-888-511-6443.

Americares: You can help by clicking here or by phone at 1-800-486-4357.

International Medical Corps: You can help by clicking here or by phone at 1-800-481-4462.

UNICEF: You can help by clicking here or by phone at 1-800-367-5437

Save the Children: You can help by clicking here or by phone at 1-800-728-3843.

Doctors Without Borders: You can help by clicking here or by phone at 1-212-763-5779 

The Salvation Army: You can help by clicking here or by phone at 1-800-SAL-ARMY

 International Rescue Committee (IRC): You can help by clicking here. 

UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR):  You can help by click here or by phone at 1-202-296-5191 domestically or +41-22-739-8111 internationally.

Looking for someone in the Philippines? 

Google has set up a “Person Finder” click here. 

ICRC restoring family links network also has a person finder, click here.