A is needed to cope with the destruction of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has affirmed.
At least 1.4 million people need urgent assistance, more than 300 schools have been damaged while crops and food reserves have been destroyed, he said.
The category four hurricane left hundreds dead when it ravaged Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and the US.
Aid agencies have sent teams to assist in the humanitarian effort. Here's where you can donate to the efforts:
The is working frantically to restore clean drinking water and safe living conditions to the thousands affected by the disaster. Donate .
The runs a full-service hospital on the southern side of Haiti, which is catering to people in need of medical attention after the hurricane. Donate .
has teams on the ground to deal with the hundreds of medical consultations, mainly dealing with infected wounds and cases of cholera. Donate or call 1300 136 061.
The in Haiti is assessing the damage and flooding caused by the hurricane, which affected significant residential regions. Donate.
The launched an emergency appeal to provide shelter, water, medical equipment to thousands of people in southwest of Haiti. Donate via their website.
is providing emergency supplies across Haiti including clean water, blankets and hygiene kits to vulnerable families. Donate or by calling 13 32 40.
has added to the aid efforts by sending volunteers to the region and also setting up an online fundraising appeal. Donate .
has deployed an emergency response team to help children and families affected by the storm. Their Emergency Health Unit in Haiti will provide non-food items including hygiene kits, baby items, household kits, mosquito nets and jerrycans. Donate via their website.
has teams in Haiti and Cuba and is supporting vulnerable families by providing essentials such as food, clean water and hygiene items. or by calling 1800 DONATE (1800 020 046)
has a team in the region to help restore water and electricity to communities in need. Donate via their website.
has teams in Haiti, Cuba and the Dominican Republic who are working to assist in restoring the water supply, and provide sanitation and hygiene goods. Donate via their website or call 1800 034 034.
staff are on the ground and working alongside locals to help families who’ve left their homes in Haiti. The group has also set up more than 200 hurricane shelters in the at-risk areas. Donate via their website or call 1800 024 413.
has workers in Haiti to assist 25,000 families in the south-eastern and western regions. The organisation has reported that no children sponsored by their appeal have being affected by the hurricane. Donate via their website or call 13 75 26.
If you are seeking information about someone in the region you can contact DFAT's 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 02 6261 3305 or within Australia on 1300 555 135 (local call cost).
