Maybe you’re stuck at home because of the floods, or you live outside the Philippines and can’t drop off relief goods at a disaster center. Don’t let that stop you from helping victims of Typhoon Maring. Here are five reputable organizations that accept financial donations though credit card so you can help those in need while in the comfort of your home.
GAWAD KALINGA
Though known primarily for building houses and communties for people living in impoverished areas, this organizaton also has other programmes like a ‘Food Sufficiency’ program that teaches how to grow their own food, as well as ad hoc fund drives for unexpected crises like Typhoon Maring.
Campaign name: Operation Walang Iwananan
Where to donate: http://www.gk1world.com/typhoon-maring
Cost: No minimum or maximum amount is indicated, though we suggest donating in denominations of PhP200 – that’s the cost of one relief pack. Gawad Kalinga aims to distribute 10,000 relief packs to vicitms.
Mode of payment: Credit card (Visa and MasterCard)
VICTORY
The rebranded Victory Christian Fellowship is a religious organisation that counts at least 60,000 members in Metro Manila alone. Their website is a bit complicated to use, as you will need to register and go through a series of instructions before you can donate online. Note: you will need at least five minutes for this transaction.
Campaign name: Maring Relief
Where to donate: http://victory.org.ph/give/creditcard/
Cost: No minimum or maximum amount required.
Mode of payment: Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, JCB)
PHILIPPINE RED CROSS
The Philippine chapter of this international humanitarian movement has been helping in disaster-related relief activities since 1947. Donations go to a general fund and the organisation decides how much is allocated to Typhoon Maring relief activities.
Where to donate: http://www.redcross.org.ph/donate
Cost: No minimum or maximum amount required.
Mode of payment: You will need to use PayPal, a third party payment gateway that accepts all major credit cards.
GMA KAPUSO FOUNDATION
The socio-civic arm of broadcasting company GMA Network was one of the first organizations to mobilize outreach programmes in areas affected by Typhoon Maring. Cash donations goes to a general kitty fund and allocated to relief efforts for Typhoon Maring victims as they see fit.
Campaign name: Operation Bayanihan: Relief Operation
Cost: No minimum or maximum amount required.
Where to donate: http://www.gmanetwork.com/kapusofoundation/donation
Cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, JCB
WORLD VISION
This Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation is in 100 countries and primarily dedicated to helping underprivileged children. When disasters like Typhoon Maring strike, they are quick to dispatch teams to help the devastated communities. Like GMA Kapuso, they are quick to report back on the status of their relief activities.
Campaign name: #MaringPH Response
Cost: No minimum or maximum amount required.
Where to donate: http://worldvision.org.ph/relief-response/MaringPH
Mode of payment: Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, JCB
