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January 16, 2010 5:29PM

Unofficial M.E.rcy: Haiti Response Fundraiser

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The fan-run and completely unofficial Twitter account dedicated to all things Mutant Enemy invites you to please help raise money for Mercy Corps' response to the Haiti Earthquake.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, 12 January 2010, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, collapsing buildings, including at least one hospital. Tens of thousands are feared dead in the largest quake to strike the impoverished Caribbean nation in 200 years. Power is out, telecommunications are spotty, and food and water reportedly are growing scarce.

If you're not yet familiar with Mercy Corps, please take a look around their website (and/or check any of your preferred charity information websites), as well as their Haiti Earthquake response page.

Whether you contribute to Mercy Corps here or elsewhere, or contribute to another reputable organization properly positioned to engage in a speedy, efficient, and effective response to this crisis: Thank you!

-- Unofficial M.E. (Not the Official Twitter of Mutant Enemy)

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Please note: All donations made through this fundraising page will go to Mercy Corps' Fund. Please report any statements to the contrary on this page to us.

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Megan in USA

January 22, 2010

$25

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Project summary

Just hours after a catastrophic earthquake struck Haiti — killing thousands and displacing up to two million people — Mercy Corps began deploying an experienced, field-tested emergency response team. Upon arriving in Port-au-Prince, we went immediately to work, talking with displaced survivors about what they needed most. We delivered 15 tons of food to the city's biggest hospital. We got clean water flowing again in medical clinics and shattered neighborhoods. We ensured a reliable income for survivors by creating a cash-for-work program, which also began revitalizing failing local economies. Today, our team is working with survivors, local authorities and partner organizations on long-term plans — including job creation — that will help Haiti rebuild better and stronger.

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