Since the devastating 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti there has been an outpouring
of support to the people of Haiti and those mostly affected. Belizeans have
also been eager to do their part – but right now, because of logistical
limitations, the greatest need is for money, not food, nor clothing nor supplies.
That’s left some well intentioned persons feeling left out and today forced
the Belize Red Cross to put out a statement explaining why it is only accepting
cash donations at this time.
The Belize Red Cross stated in a press release that experience has taught them
that in times of disaster it is better to buy items identified as needs from
places in or near the scene of disaster. According to the Belize Red Cross,
this policy has proven more efficient and makes accountability for funds and
distribution control to recipients much easier for reporting and auditing. Ninety
five percent of the cash donations reach the disaster victims.
And while in this initial stage cash donations are being requested the Belize
Red Cross reports that already there is a large supply of clothing in Haiti’s
overwhelmed airport awaiting distribution when roads are cleared. The Belize
Red Cross would like to remind that donations can be made at all banks. At First
Caribbean Bank in account number 10028703; Scotia Bank, 9133246; Belize Bank,
5951163903; Atlantic Bank, 210657243; and Alliance now Heritage Limited, 1919.
You are advised that when you donate in any of the bank account numbers to indicate
that the money is for the Haiti appeal. After you have made the deposit contact
Red Cross so they can keep their records updated.
The Belize Red Cross would also like to take this opportunity to caution Belizeans
against emails circulating about how to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake.
The Belize Red Cross warns that many of them are scams and to be careful.
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