As Morocco continues to its efforts to rescue people and rebuild infrastructure after the most catastrophic earthquake in more than a century, people have been suggesting a wide number of ways in which people in the United States and elsewhere can support them, among them the following:
GoFundMe campaigns
- Recommended by Moroccan-American author, essayist, and scholar Laila Lalami, this Fundraiser by Brahim El Guabli — Morocco Earthquake Relief has been organize by Moroccan scholars in order to provide relief directly to Moroccan relief workers and organizations.
- In addition, Morocco World News has also organized Fundraiser for hajar habchaoui by Morocco World News — Marrakech Earthquake relief Aid
Relief efforts by American Charitable Organizations
Two American charitable organizations registered under Section 501(c)(c) of the Internal Revenue Code (which makes donations from American taxpayers tax deductible) that have been working in Morocco for many years are the High Atlas Foundation and the Near East Foundation.
- The High Atlas Foundation has focused on development and reforestation in Morocco for decades, and it is currently using its network in Morocco to distribute food and supplies to communities suffering from earthquake. Donors can give at Earthquake Relief for Moroccan Communities – GlobalGiving.
- The Near East Foundation, with a broader scope and a longer history, also has a longstanding operation in Morocco and is committed to long-term rebuilding. Interested donors can contribute at Morocco Donate | Near East Foundation.
- Project Soar, while not operating on the same scale a the previous two, continues to provide support for girls and young women in Morocco. It is a very worthy cause, and one near to my heart. People can donate at Donate — Project Soar.
Relief campaigns by International Organizations
Of course, there are a wide range of international organizations that have also begun efforts to raise money to aid Moroccan earthquake survivors, among which are the following:
- CNN has established meta-site allowing donors to make contributions to a variety of charities at How to help victims of Morocco’s deadly earthquake | CNN.
- The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent is accepting donations at its Moroccan Earthquake Donation Page.
- Islamic Relief is accepting donations at Morocco – Islamic Relief USA.
- UniCEF will accept donations at Morocco Earthquake: Supporting Earthquake Survivors | UNICEF USA.
- Doctors without Borders does not have an established organization within Morocco but has sent teams to evaluate how they can help. They will accept donations at Morocco | Doctors Without Borders – USA.
Note
I am not affiliated with any of the organizations listed above, and although I have done my best to provide accurate information, I am not soliciting for any particular organization. Anyone interested in giving money is responsible for investigating where and how their money will be spent before they donate.