In response to Hurricane Matthew, which made landfall on Tuesday October 4th 2016, Bright Funds has established the Hurricane Matthew Disaster Response and Recovery Fund. This fund is comprised of pre-vetted nonprofits providing disaster response in the region. Through a single tax deductible donation to the Fund, you can support multiple organizations’ initiatives to provide short-term and long-term response and recovery. Our Fund approach is informed by expert and local recommendations from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. We have initially selected organizations that are on the ground assisting with immediate relief needs, including rescue efforts, medical assistance.

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Before advancing to strike China, Typhoon Mangkhut, a powerful storm 550 miles wide, pummeled the Philippines, leaving destruction in its path. If you want to help those affected by the typhoon, this fund consists of the organizations the New York Times offered as a few of the organizations involved in recovery efforts.

Summary India is grappling with a deadly COVID-19 outbreak. More than 200,000 people have died due to a second coronavirus surge in India and hundreds of thousands of people are infected each day. Many are unable to get the medical help they need. Donations to this fund will help treat patients and slow the spread of COVID-19 in India. Challenge More resources are needed now to respond to the outbreak in India, which has stretched the country's healthcare system to its limit. There is not enough space in hospitals to help everyone in need, and life-saving supplies, such as oxygen and ventilators, are in short supply. Thousands of people are at risk of being left to die without help. Solution Your donation to this fund will help stop the virus's spread in India and give communities on the front lines of this crisis the resources they need to act quickly and protect the most vulnerable communities. How Your Donation Will Be Used When you donate to GlobalGiving’s India COVID-19 Relief Fund, your donation will be used to: 1. Send doctors, nurses, and other front line responders to communities in need 2. Get masks, oxygen, ventilators, and other lifesaving medical supplies to hospitals and clinics 3. Deliver essential items to struggling families and older individuals in lockdown 4. Provide mental and emotional support to frontline responders others affected by the COVID-19 outbreak in India 5. Support hygiene awareness efforts 6. Make COVID-19 vaccines more accessible and affordable And much, much more... Trusted and Reliable GlobalGiving is one of the most reliable and trustworthy charities in the world. We have a four-star rating and nearly perfect score from Charity Navigator due to our commitment to transparency and low-overhead. Our disaster relief funds have been recommended by the New York Times, the Associated Press, NPR, Washington Post, Oprah, ABC News, and the US State Department. GlobalGiving’s Track Record GlobalGiving has been responding to disasters and supporting emergency aid and long-term relief programs since 2004. We have facilitated more than $100M in disaster donations to funds just like this one! See how we’ve responded to similar disasters like this, including: Ebola Epidemic Australia Wildfire South Asia Floods Impact Reports and Transparency When you donate to the India COVID-19 Relief Fund, we’ll send you an email to let you know the impact that your donation has had. We commit to transparent reporting and will update you on how we’ve used donations to this fund. https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/india-covid-19-relief-fund/

A powerful and devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco on Friday, September 8, 2023, marking itself as the deadliest earthquake to hit the country in 60 years and the strongest earthquake Morocco has experienced in more than a century. The death toll continues to rise into the thousands, with thousands more injured. Homes, businesses and infrastructure have been destroyed, and search-and-rescue efforts are currently underway. The following organizations are providing relief to those impacted by the earthquake by providing food, water, shelter, medical care, and supplies, among other critical resources. Your donation to this Fund will help support these organizations' shared mission of providing immediate relief to survivors while assessing long-term recovery needs. Please note that the composition of organizations included in this Fund is subject to change as more information becomes available about needs on the ground.

The flood situation in Assam remained grim over the last few months with over 54.5 lakh people still affected and 100+ deaths reported till date. Brahmaputra and Barak rivers along with its tributaries are in spate in most of the affected districts and vast tracts of land remained inundated in 32 of the total 36 districts in the state. The flood waters, however, receded in a few places. According to the Central Water Commission (CWC) bulletin Kopili river is flowing above the danger level at Kampur in Nagaon district, Disang river in Sivasagar, Brahmaputra at Nimatighat, Tezpur, Goalpara and Dhubri, Barak river at Karimganj, Cachar and Hailakandi district and Kushiara at Karimganj. The worst affected districts are Barpeta where 11,29,390 are affected, followed by Kamrup with 7,89,496, Dhubri with 5,97,153 and Nagaon with 5,03,450 people in the flood, according to a bulletin of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). The flood has damaged 218 roads and 20 bridges, besides breaching two embankments in Kamrup district. A crop area of 99,026 hectares and 33,17,086 animals have been affected. Below are the listed non-profits which are contributing towards the Assam relief operations and Rehabilitations. You can directly donate by clicking on the "Donate" button on this page. A. Goonj B: IAHV C. Global Giving NOTE: Please add a designation "Assam Flood Relief" while donating. We will add additional non-profits as and when we learn about them. Thank you for your contribution, Kanchan Lodh Roy

Why support is needed? In mid-September, Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico as a Category 1 storm, causing widespread damage. Residents were faced with severe flooding, mud, rock, and landslides, and loss of power, communications, and access to potable water according to FEMA. Residents are still dealing with the fallout and struggling to return to safe living conditions. About HOLA ERG HOLA! advances the understanding and inclusion of employees with a common background and set of interests and/or goals, and works to help recruit, develop and retain top Latino and Hispanic talent within Asurion through education, awareness and inclusion of employees—along with internal and external community engagement. Learn more here: https://asurion.sharepoint.com/teams/commUnity-diversity-inclusion/HOLA.

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck Morocco, toppling buildings in mountainous villages and ancient cities not built to withstand such force. More than 2,000 people were killed, and the toll was expected to rise as rescuers struggle to reach hard-hit remote areas.

compilation of organizations providing immediate aid in turkey and syria

Thousands of people are dead and many more are injured after a massive earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria Monday morning. The magnitude 7.8 quake was one of the strongest to strike the area in more than a century. Amid severe aftershocks, Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD) has called for international help. Many other organizations are also on the ground responding. You can help these 12 humanitarian organizations on the ground by donating to this fund.

Thousands of people across East Africa are at high risk due to recent conflict, inflation, hunger and climate change. Communities in countries including; Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia are facing severe drought leading to food and water shortages. Over 23 million people are facing severe shortages of food and water. Recent conflict in Sudan has caused thousands of refugees to flee and seek shelter in neighbouring countries; South Sudan, DR Congo, Chad and Central African Republic which now are in need of emergency supplies and services.

This project aims to provide nutritious breakfast meals to 1000 rural schoolgirls in Sana'a, Yemen. It will increase the number of girls in primary schools. It aims to reduce the children's hunger during the school day. It'll contribute to achieving gender equality between boys and girls. Besides, it'll increase attention span, facilitate learning, and obviate the need for children to leave school to find food. That will achieve Global Goals 4 (Quality Education) & 5 (Gender Equality).

Devastating floods hit Libya's eastern region on Monday, killing more than 11,000 people, injuring thousands more, and causing widespread damage. Your donation to the Libya Flood Relief Fund will provide emergency relief and long-term support to affected communities Heavy rains brought on by Storm Daniel on Sept. 10 and 11 caused devastating flooding in eastern Libya. Two major dams collapsed and destroyed countless homes and livelihoods, with entire neighborhoods swept away. Thousands of people were killed, and the death toll continues to rise. More than 10,000 people are missing. This catastrophic event is one of the most significant and deadly natural hazards in Libya's history, with search and rescue efforts still underway

A powerful and devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit western Afghanistan on October 7, 2023, primarily impacting the city of Herat, with thousands of reported deaths and thousands more injured. Villages, infrastructure, and homes have been destroyed, and relief efforts are currently underway. The following organizations are providing critical aid to those impacted in the form of food, water, shelter, supplies, and medical care, among other resources. Your donation to this Fund will help these organizations meet their shared goal of providing both immediate and long-term relief, the latter of which is currently under assessment. Please note the organizations in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

Hurricane Otis made landfall in Acapulco, Mexico on October 25, 2023 after quickly shifting from a tropical storm to a powerful Category 5 hurricane, resulting in several reported deaths, displacement, and catastrophic infrastructure damage. Extensive damage in the area initially halted relief efforts, and support to the community impacted is crucial. The following organizations are currently providing emergency response resources, food, water, and supplies to those impacted. Please note that the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

A powerful and devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit western Afghanistan on October 7, 2023, primarily impacting the city of Herat, with thousands of reported deaths and thousands more injured. Villages, infrastructure, and homes have been destroyed, and relief efforts are currently underway. The following organizations are providing critical aid to those impacted in the form of food, water, shelter, supplies, and medical care, among other resources. Your donation to this Fund will help these organizations meet their shared goal of providing both immediate and long-term relief, the latter of which is currently under assessment. Please note the organizations in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.