Statement on the Haiti Earthquake Crisis from EASSW

The European Association of Schools of Social Work (EASSW) sends its heartfelt sympathy to the peoples of Haiti whose lives, social and political infrastructures and the physical environment that supports their daily lives have been devastated by one of the worst earthquake in their history. EASSW has a European network of social work educators, many of whom are qualified social workers, whose skills can be placed at the disposal of those leading the emergency response at the local level.  Additionally, EASSW can support the peoples of Haiti in their longer-term objectives through capacity building endeavours including the training of social workers and community development workers who can work with the local people to develop their resilience and capacities for their future.

EASSW suggests that those members who wish to donate to the emergency relief funds for the Haitian Earthquake Disaster do so through their local collection agencies.  For those who wish to contribute through an international relief agency, the Red Cross is one that can be easily accessed by all who wish to do so.  This may be done through:

The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

and follow the links for the Haiti Disaster.  Please note that fraudsters have been known to make requests for funds during times of disaster, so make sure that you are using the official site.

Alternatively, you can make donations through the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF).  It provides urgent medical care, food and water to the victim-survivors and operates through UN agencies like UNICEF, WHO, UNDP, the World Food Programme, UNFPA and IOM.  The website is

United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund