Listly by Rajashri Venkatesh
A wave of terror has hit the streets of Paris recently since WW2, killing at least 127 people, critically wounding at least 99 and injuring hundreds more in multiple parts of the city. People have lost their families and loved ones. People all around the world are showing their support through social media and opening their doors to the victims. How can you extend your support? Here are six organizations that are actively involved in helping Paris and ways you can donate to them.
For Doctors Without Borders, the ability to respond quickly to medical humanitarian emergencies is crucial to saving more lives. Unrestricted funds allow us to allocate our resources most efficiently and where the needs are greatest.
Born in 1945, Secours populaire is a non-profit making association declared to be a great National cause. It is authorised to receive gifts, legacies and donations. The aim of the association is to fight against poverty and exclusion in France and throughout the World. It brings together people of all views, circumstances and origins who wish to live in solidarity.
For over 30 years, the humanitarian aid organization SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL has been committed to providing aid in the event of conflict and natural disasters. Our mission is to provide aid as quickly and as efficiently as possible to endangered populations by meeting their vital needs: drinking water, food and shelter.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian network that reaches 150 million people in 189 National Societies through the work of over 17 million volunteers.
Together, we act before, during and after disasters and health emergencies to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people. We do so without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions.
Founded by Coluche in 1985, the Heart of Eating is an association law 1901 recognized of public utility, under the official name of "the Restaurants of the Heart - the Relays of the Heart". They aim to "assist and provide volunteer assistance to indigent persons, especially in the food sector through access to free meals, and participation in their social and economic integration, as well as any action against poverty in all its forms. "