Funds in Disaster Relief

Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) has killed 114 people in the Philippines, is barrelling towards central Vietnam with increasing windspeeds. As it wreaked havoc through heavy rains and severe flooding, mainly in the Visayas region. Tino entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Nov. 2, intensifying into a Severe Tropical Storm and into a typhoon the next day. Early morning of Nov. 4, it made landfall at Silago, Southern Leyte, eventually moving to Borbon, Cebu, and Sagay, Negros Occidental. Life-threatening conditions continue to affect Cebu and Negros Island regions. Cebu City alone was deluged by 183 millimeters of rain, 24 hours before Tino's landfall, according to PAGASA. Entire towns in the province were submerged, with vehicles and shipping containers visibly stacked and swept away by floodwaters. The storm has flooded entire towns on Cebu, the region's most populous island, where 71 deaths were reported. Another 127 are missing and 82 injured, according to officials. Most of the deaths in the Philippines were due to drowning, reports said. The storm sent torrents of muddy water down hillsides and into towns and cities. Damage to Cebu's residential areas was extensive, with many small buildings swept away and a thick carpet of mud left by the retreating floodwaters. Local officials described the havoc wrought by the storm as "unprecedented". Residents returning to their destroyed homes are reeling from the deadly floods earlier this week.

Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 hurricane, made landfall on Jamaica's southwestern coast on October 28, 2025. With winds up to 185 MPH, torrential rainfall, and extensive flooding, the impacts are expected to be catastrophic. Multiple fatalities were reported prior to landfall, power has been lost, and homes and infrastructure will face devastating impacts. Multiple other Caribbean nations are also at risk as the storm moves through the region in the coming days. The following organizations have mobilized emergency response teams and committed critical resources to disaster relief efforts. Please note that the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

Hurricane Melissa is a powerful Category 5 storm posing a serious threat to the lives and livelihoods of Jamaicans. In its aftermath, recovery will take every helping hand. Together, let us stand ready to protect and help families recover, rebuild homes and restore livelihoods once the storm passes. The Board of Directors of the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) has announced the establishment of a $1 Million Matching Fund to support critical relief and recovery efforts in Jamaica following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. This fund, created and underwritten by AFJ’s Board of Directors, will match dollar-for-dollar all donations made through the organization’s official donation channels. Donors who contribute via corporate matching gift programs are especially encouraged to participate, as these contributions will also be eligible for the match.

Between July 4 and July 6, 2025, heavy rainfall and catastrophic flooding devastated multiple communities across Central Texas. In the early morning hours of July 4th, the Guadalupe River rose more than 20 feet in just one hour, displacing thousands of families and causing widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure—including Camp Mystic, a summer camp for young girls. More than 80 deaths have been reported, and many remain missing as additional flash flooding is expected across the state. Relief efforts are actively underway, with several nonprofit organizations on the ground working collaboratively with local community leaders and officials to provide essential relief resources including food, water, shelter, medical care, and search and rescue services. Please note that the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

A small plane crashed in San Diego, California, striking more than a dozen homes and vehicles in a military housing neighborhood and prompting evacuations in the area. The Federal Aviation Authority said a Cessna 550 crashed at around 3:45 am local time May 22, 2025. The Murphy Canyon neighborhood is close to the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. The crash left a "gigantic debris field" and damaged some 15 homes and parked cars.

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025, devastating the city of Mandalay as well as various remote areas in the region. Officials in Myanmar have reported over 140 fatalities, with hundreds more injured and more fatalities expected to be reported in the coming days. Severe damage to infrastructure and dangerous conditions created by the earthquake have resulted in significant challenges to delivering relief efforts. Multiple areas of Myanmar will be in critical need of immediate and long-term relief resources as local agencies and officials work diligently towards recovery. The earthquake's impact was also felt several hundred miles away in Bangkok, Thailand, where at least 10 fatalities have been reported due to a building's collapse and dozens are injured or missing. The city of Bangkok is currently under a state of emergency as search and rescue efforts are deployed and damages are assessed. The following international nonprofits are providing humanitarian aid in areas impacted by the earthquake. Please note that the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025, devastating the city of Mandalay as well as various remote areas in the region. Officials in Myanmar have reported over 140 fatalities, with hundreds more injured and more fatalities expected to be reported in the coming days. Severe damage to infrastructure and dangerous conditions created by the earthquake have resulted in significant challenges to delivering relief efforts. Multiple areas of Myanmar will be in critical need of immediate and long-term relief resources as local agencies and officials work diligently towards recovery. The earthquake's impact was also felt several hundred miles away in Bangkok, Thailand, where at least 10 fatalities have been reported due to a building's collapse and dozens are injured or missing. The city of Bangkok is currently under a state of emergency as search and rescue efforts are deployed and damages are assessed. The following nonprofits are providing humanitarian aid in areas impacted by the earthquake. Please note that the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

Dry conditions and powerful Santa Ana winds combined to form devastating wildfires on January 7, 2025. Multiple Los Angeles County neighborhoods are experiencing the impacts of these fires, including the Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Altadena and Sylmar. Evacuation warnings and evacuation orders are in place, impacting tens of thousands of area residents. Damage to and loss of homes, businesses and infrastructure is significant, with thousands of acres burned. Your donation to this Fund will assist the following organizations with providing short-term and long-term relief to the impacted areas. Please note the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

Humanity Greece strives to eliminate social inequalities by supporting the most vulnerable.

At the end of October 2024, Spain's Valencia region was hit by severe flash floods, with relentless rains sweeping through cities, towns and rural areas alike. In some areas a year's worth of rain poured in a single day which led to terrible consequences for locals and infrastructures. These conditions have left several areas completely isolated, with no access to electricity, gas or clean water. Torrential rains have cut off entire communities making it difficult for families to receive essential supplies and emergency care. Roads are blocked, power lines are down, and emergency response services are overwhelmed by the attention needed. The lack of access to basic utilities is putting vulnerable populations at high risk, especially the elderly and children.

Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida on the evening of September 26, 2024 as a powerful category 4 hurricane, resulting in life-threatening storm surges, heavy rainfall and up to 140 MPH winds. Homes, businesses, and infrastructure are facing significant damage and over 1 million homes in Florida faced power outages, with another 2 million experiencing outages across Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and southern Virginia. Severe flooding has permeated Florida's northwestern coast, with the storm moving inland and ravaging multiple western North Carolina communities. Asheville, NC became virtually inaccessible due to flooding and storm damage, and the village of Chimney Rock has been destroyed. Multiple deaths have been reported, and several others are still missing. Relief efforts are underway, and the following nonprofits are providing critical resources in the form of emergency shelter, food, water, medical treatment, and supplies to those impacted. Your donation to this Fund will help support both immediate and long-term recovery efforts. Please note the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

We are asking for all the help we cat get to support the firefights in Portugal at the moment, and ASML will match your donation. Thank you! Obrigado(a)!

Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the island of Carriacou on July 1, 2024 as a powerful Category 4 hurricane, making its way through the island nations of Antigua, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Homes, businesses, and infrastructure throughout the region have been destroyed, fatalities have been reported, and those impacted are facing displacement and devastation. The hurricane has since been upgraded to a Category 5 storm and is projected to hit Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and the Yucatán Peninsula later this week. The selected nonprofits are responding to impacted areas to provide support and resources to those affected. Please note the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When donating to "Brazil Foundation" please specify "Luz Alliance Fund - Rio Grande do Sul Humanitarian Campaign" as designated project! Link: https://brazilfoundation.org/en/help-rio-grande-do-sul/ Gisele Bündchen and BrazilFoundation are raising critical funds for immediate relief and long-term rebuilding efforts How you can help? Stand with Gisele Bündchen and help the people of Rio Grande do Sul recover. The Luz Alliance Fund, created by Gisele in partnership with BrazilFoundation, is receiving donations to directly support Rio Grande do Sul flood victims. Making a donation through BrazilFoundation is a safe and effective way to make a difference. If you are donating from the U.S., you can also receive a tax exemption. How we are helping? The floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, have caused extensive destruction, affecting communities, infrastructure, and livelihoods. Heavy rainfall has resulted in rivers overflowing, inundating homes, roads, and farmland. Over a million people have been displaced, and many areas remain inaccessible due to floodwaters. Critical infrastructure, including bridges, roads, and power lines, has been damaged, disrupting transportation and communication networks. The Luz Alliance Fund is delivering critical aid to people in extreme vulnerability by supporting initiatives focused on various emergency fronts. A portion of the funds raised will be used to support reconstruction efforts in the region. About Luz Alliance Fund: Established in 2020 by Gisele Bündchen in partnership with BrazilFoundation, the Luz Alliance Fund initially supported communities during COVID-19. Since 2021, it has focused on environmental restoration. The Fund is currently on the front lines, providing resources for critical humanitarian aid to families devastated by the floods in Gisele Bündchen’s home state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Recent heavy rainfall and catastrophic flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil marks the worst natural disaster in the region's history to date. As the death toll continues to rise, multiple communities are facing displacement and destruction in the wake of the floods, impacting thousands of Brazilian citizens. The following nonprofit organizations have deployed resources to the impacted areas in an effort to support immediate and long-term recovery efforts. Please note that the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

"At least 163 people have died in the floods since they began last week, and 125 more are missing, local authorities said Friday. The number of people displaced from their homes because of the torrential rains has surpassed 600,000, of whom 80,000 are sheltering in gyms, schools and other temporary locations". (AP News on 12 May 2024) https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2024/visualizing-scale-floods-that-left-south-brazil-submerged/

San Diego County has been hit by a series of historically heavy winter storms that have resulted in widespread flooding across our region. Since October 1, San Diego has recorded more than 7 inches of rain with more than 6 inches falling in the last 18 days alone. We could reach our annual average rainfall, 9.79 inches, by February 10. The wettest day, January 22, delivered the highest 24-hour rainfall amounts in San Diego since 1850, according to the National Weather Service, and caused $90 million in damages. The following nonprofit organizations are currently working to provide basic services and aid to those impacted by the record-breaking storms and subsequent flooding. Your donation to this Fund will help these organizations continue to provide support and resources to our community. ASML credits (e.g., 40th anniversary and birthday) may be donated to this fund or another qualified nonprofit organization of your choice.

2.2 million people are facing war in the Gaza Strip/Palestine, this war has impacted civilians the most as more than 8,000 Palestinians have been killed including more than 3000 children and around 20,000 have been injured. Half of the population of people in Gaza have been displaced from their home in the north to the south of the Strip, these people are missing the basic things to survive. The following organizations are providing relief to those impacted by the bombings by providing food, water, shelter, medical care, and supplies, among other critical resources. Your donation to this Fund will help support these organizations' shared mission of providing immediate relief to survivors while assessing long-term recovery needs.

As the war in the middle east is making headlines, the world is forgetting about a country that has been in turmoil for decades. Please support this fund to help the people in Afghanistan after two devastating earthquakes. Death toll currently is 2500 and increasing every day! please support this fund to provide humanitarian aid to the citizens of Afghanistan affected by the earthquakes.

A powerful and devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit western Afghanistan on October 7, 2023, primarily impacting the city of Herat, with thousands of reported deaths and thousands more injured. Villages, infrastructure, and homes have been destroyed, and relief efforts are currently underway. The following organizations are providing critical aid to those impacted in the form of food, water, shelter, supplies, and medical care, among other resources. Your donation to this Fund will help these organizations meet their shared goal of providing both immediate and long-term relief, the latter of which is currently under assessment. Please note the organizations in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

Devastating wildfires quickly spread through the Hawaiian islands of Maui and Big Island on August 9, 2023, leading to nearly 100 deaths, hundreds still missing, and thousands forced to evacuate their communities. Homes, businesses, and infrastructure have faced catastrophic damage, including historic Lahaina, and relief efforts are currently underway. The following organizations are providing shelter, food, clothing, medical care, support, and other necessary resources, and your donation to this Fund will help support these organizations to provide critical aid to the impacted communities. Please note the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

A powerful and devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria in the early morning hours of February 6, 2023. More than 2,000 people have been killed with the death toll quickly rising, and thousands have been injured. The infrastructure across several Turkish provinces as well as northern Syria has been destroyed, bringing further instability to communities already in crisis. Your donation to this Fund will help the following organizations provide on-the-ground needs assessments, rescue efforts, resource distribution, and medical intervention to those impacted. The organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as more information becomes available about needs on the ground.

Northern California has been hit with a series of storms, including atmospheric rivers, since December of 2022 and the storms are projected to continue through January. The resultant flash flooding has caused extensive damage, power outages, road closures, and multiple fatalities throughout the state, with additional damage expected to occur as the storms continue. President Biden officially declared that California is in a state of emergency and in need of federal aid on January 9, 2023. The following organizations are currently working to support those impacted by the storms. Your donation to this Fund will help all of these organizations continue to provide assistance and resources as the storms continue to move through the state. Please note that the organizations selected for this Fund are subject to change as more information about needs on the ground becomes available.