How to help earthquake victims in Morocco

The powerful earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday evening killed at least 1,000 people and injured at least several hundred. It was the strongest earthquake to hit the region in more than a century.

Volunteers and humanitarian groups mobilized to help support earthquake victims and provide medical care to those affected. have been affected.

Here are some tips for those who want to help.

Before donating, do some research to verify that the organization is reputable, especially if it is lesser known. Charity Navigator and Guidestar are two resources that provide information about nonprofits and humanitarian agencies and can direct you to reputable organizations.

And if you think If an organization or individual is committing fraud, you can report it to the National Disaster Fraud Center, part of the Department of Justice.

Moroccan Red Crescent relief teams were on the ground with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to support search and rescue operations and provide medical care and transport. You can donate to their Emergency Disaster Response Fund here.

Global Giving, which helps local nonprofit agencies, collects donations to help provide survivors with food, fuel, clean water, medicine and shelter. As needs evolve, the fund will then focus on recovery and reconstruction efforts, the organization said.

The United Nations Emergency Fund Childhood, better known as UNICEF, said it was ready to help the Moroccan government with its immediate needs. UNICEF is accepting donations.

Doctors Without Borders, which responds to medical emergencies around the world, said it was sending teams to Morocco to assess local needs and provide support where necessary. He's collecting donations here.

CARE, an organization that works with poor communities, is accessed...