Millions Raised Online by NGOs for Asian Relief Efforts

Following the devastating tsunamis that struck South Asia, nonprofit organizations have mobilized quickly to help victims of the disaster via the Internet. Kintera estimates that their clients alone -- including U.S. Fund for UNICEF and Doctors Without Borders -- will soon surpass $20 million raised online since Sunday's disaster.





The organizations and web links listed below are a sampling of the many nonprofits that are accepting online donations to aid those affected by the disaster in Asia:

World Vision

"The ease and immediacy of using the Internet has already resulted in millions of dollars donated to assist the victims of this horrific tragedy in Asia," said Harry E. Gruber, M.D., CEO of technology provider Kintera Inc. "These financial gifts enable organizations to quickly provide shelter, safe water, food and emergency care to those in need, especially children. But significantly more funds are critically needed to support the millions of people who have been displaced by the tsunamis."

Source: press release

See also:

• U.S. Public Can Donate Used Electronics Through AuctionDrop to Help Victims of South Asian Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster

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Posted 01/04/05 | Filed under: Internet |