UPDATED: Mexico Earthquake (Central and Southern) Relief Efforts and Links to Donate

UPDATED (as of Sept 22, 2017)

On Tuesday, September 19, 2017, another powerful earthquake of 7.1 magnitude hit the central area of Mexico, centered around Mexico City / Puebla area. More than 230 people have died including several children. Rescuers have been working around the clock to save lives. They have also been working with trained rescue dogs who are identifying those still trapped. It has been a massive effort with aid coming in from all parts of the world. 

->On the evening of September 7, a powerful 8.1 earthquake hit off the coast of Southern Mexico and killed at least 90 people, primarily in Chiapas and Oaxaca. Along with the death toll, the damage from the quake destroyed houses, businesses and more. 

We included a few links to the organizations in which we’ve donated or worked with before. Donations go toward basic necessities such as food, water, medicines, temporary shelter and long-term recovery assistance.

Thank you for any donation you can give to support those affected by this natural disaster in Mexico. 

RELIEF FOR CENTRAL MEXICO EARTHQUAKE (Mexico City / Puebla / Central):

1.Topos Rescue Brigade: http://www.topos.mx  and donativos@brigada-rescate-topos.org

Topos Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/toposmexico/
Topos Twitter page: https://twitter.com/topos

2. ICF Disaster Relief: https://donate.icfdn.org/npo/international-disaster-relief-mexico-city-puebla-morelos

3. Mexican Red Cross: www.cruzrojadonaciones.org or wish list purchases at www.amazon.com.mx

4. Como Ayudar: http://comoayudar.mx/

5. Facebook Earthquake Fund: https://www.facebook.com/donate/420576585005843/

6. HuffPost article with resourceful donation info: http://www.huffingtonpost.com.mx/entry/how-to-help-mexico-earthquake-victims_us_59c1e69ee4b087fdf5090354

7. Mexico-based company, Grupo AtomiCo asks for help in a time of national crisis. Utilizing its online e-commerce portal, Kichink, the group has created a new adjunct site which offers users three donation opportunities, in increments of $25, $50, and $100, to support the areas most affected by the disasters. 100 percent of all donations will be distributed to those in need, as there are no added commission fees, and Kichink itself will match 100% of the funds to assure the much-needed aid reaches those in need. To donate, please visit https://www.kichink.com/stores/kichink-relief

8. National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (deploying at least two teams to search for survivors):
http://fb.me/7aypt7ylk

9. Direct Relief (supplying wellness, hygiene, critical medical supplies to shelters, survivors, clinics): https://www.directrelief.org/emergency/2017-mexico-earthquakes/

10. DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS/MEDICIENS SANS FRONTIERS (have medical staff residing in Mexico who are assessing most urgent needs for personnel, dispatching them to those locations):
https://www.facebook.com/msf.english/posts/10154773742417385

11. Oxfam Mexico: www.oxfammexico.org/dona

12. Project Paz: https://epcf.org/mxquake

13. Save the Children: https://secure.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.9535305/k.1139/Mexico_Earthquake_Childrens_Relief_Fund/apps/ka/sd/donor.aspwww.savethechildren.org

14. Santiago Garcia Galvan has quickly organized a website to connect Architects, Engineers and experienced volunteers to check people’s homes in Mexico City for structural damage. They launched yesterday and in 7 hours have already checked 200 homes (Santiago’s own home is now uninhabitable). They need people to be aware (both for Mexicans with damage to their homes to photograph them and experts to help assess) visit www.Salvatucasa.mx.

RELIEF FOR SOUTHERN MEXICO EARTHQUAKE (Oaxaca / Chiapas / Southern):

Mexico Earthquake via ICF

Mexico Earthquake via ICF

  1. International Community Foundation(ICF)
    https://donate.icfdn.org/npo/international-disaster-relief-fund

  2. Global Giving
    https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/mexico-earthquake-and-hurricane-relief-fund/  

  3.  Red Cross Mexico
    https://www.cruzrojamexicana.org.mx

  4. Unicef Mexico
    https://www.unicef.org/mexico/spanish/

UPDATED and also verified:

5. Rafa Rodriguez, el FIOB LA, y la Organización Regional de Oaxaca (ORO)
GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/4ehgqy0

Norma Schafer of Oxacaca Cultural Navigator recommends the following two ways to donate which have been verified and go directly to the effort:

6. Francisco Toledo Foundation   Francisco Toledo’s Foundation IAGO (Instituto Artes Graficas de Oaxaca) 
https://www.paypal.me/donativoistmo

7. Denise Lechner (anthropologist)who is working in the field https://www.paypal.me/deniselechner

 

If you have other reputable donations sites to recommend, please include the link in the comments section below and we will gladly update this growing list. We know there are a lot of natural disasters happening right now in the world, so we really appreciate anything you can give to our southern neighbors in need. Thank you!

 

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Susie Albin-Najera is the creator and editor of The Mexico Report, an award winning travel blog showcasing news, deals and resources for the modern traveler. Najera is a writer, author, travel blogger, marketing and public relations specialist and producer. Najera serves on the host committee for Maestro Cares, founded by singer Marc Anthony and producer Henry Cardenas; and on the advisory board for Corazon de Vida, providing aid to children in Mexico. She is also the creator of 'The Real Heroes of Mexico' showcasing community heroes in Mexico and producer of Latino Thought Makers. Najera has been recognized by the Mexican Consulate and Mexico Tourism Board for fostering positive relations between countries and her dedication to showcasing Mexico as a premiere destination. She can be reached at info@themexicoreport.com

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