Social media offers many ways to help people affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Take action with one or more of these easy tips.
- Donate by Text Message
Canadians can now donate $5 to World Vision on their cell phones. Simply text “WORLD” to 45678. A one-time donation toward relief efforts in Haiti will be added to your mobile phone bill. Standard messaging rates and additional fees may apply.
IMPORTANT: Once you text your donation, you’ll receive a confirmation message to which you must reply YES. If you don’t complete this step, your donation will not be made.
- Join the “Pass It On” Campaign
Members on Facebook and Twitter are challenged to donate $10 or more through the organization’s website. They’re also encouraged to invite friends to do the same through a status updates, tweets and emails.
You can join the campaign on Facebook.
- Follow World Vision on Twitter
For up-to-the-minute news and information on relief efforts, it’s hard to beat the immediacy of Twitter. World Vision Canada has several feeds that are being constantly updated.
You can follow president Dave Toycen (@Toycenontheroad), web editor Andrew Wheeler (@WV_Andrew) and the World Vision Canada feed (@worldvisioncan).
Twitter is also fantastic source of information and fast-pace news updates. You can help World Vision get the word out on the disaster by retweeting the organization’s updates for your followers to see.
- Become a Fan on Facebook
Become a fan of World Vision Canada on Facebook if you're concerned about children in Haiti and around the world. You'll get the latest stories, photos and videos on what World Vision is doing to help kids caught in poverty, injustice and disasters.
- Organize an Online Fundraiser
World Vision is accepting donations as it works to help people in the earthquake-ravaged country. You can gather up your friends (and your friends’ friends) on your favourite social network site for a fundraiser with donations going to World Vision.
Ask attendees to leave a posting to the group “wall” when they make their donation and give hourly updates on the funds raised or number of people who have made a donation.
