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'{{Current related|article|Humanitarian response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake|date=January 2010}} [[File:Helping Haiti.PNG|thumb|left|500px|All countries helping Haiti]] {{TOC right}} The humanitarian response by national governments to the [[2010 Haiti earthquake]] included numerous national governments from around the world pledging to coordinate and send [[humanitarian aid]] to the Haitian people affected by the disaster. [[OCHA]] and [[ReliefWeb]] are coordinating and tracking this on a daily basis.<ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2010/jan/14/haiti-quake-aid-pledges-country-donations ], ''[[The Guardian]]''</ref> ==Africa== ==={{flag|Benin}}=== President [[Yayi Boni]] announced that his government will be organizing aid.<ref>[http://www.apanews.net/public/spip.php?article115765 ''Benin sends a delegation to Haiti following devastating earthquake''], [[Agence de Presse Africaine|APA-Cotonou]]</ref>. ==={{flag|Botswana}}=== The government of Botswana has pledged BWP$1M (USD$149,000) to earthquake relief efforts.<ref>[http://www.gov.bw/cgi-bin/news.cgi?d=20100118&i=Botswana_donates_P1m_to_Haiti_quake_victims ''Botswana donates P1m to Haiti quake victims''] from ''www.gov.bw'' 18 Januauru 2010</ref> ==={{flag|Democratic Republic of the Congo}}=== The government of the DRC has pledged US$2.5M of aid. The news of the donation has generated heated criticism among Congolese citizens.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8466275.stm ''Poor DR Congo offers aid to Haiti''] from ''[[BBC]]'' 18 January 2010</ref> ==={{flag|Egypt}}=== President [[Hosni Mubarak]] directed the allocation of medical supplies and personnel to Haiti.<ref>{{cite news | author = | title =President Hosni Mubarak gives directives to send an urgent relief to Haiti| publisher =Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Arab Republic of Egypt | date =January 19, 2010 | url =http://www.mfa.gov.eg/MFA_Portal/en-GB/MFA_News/Press_Releases/haiyeete1912010.htm | accessdate=2010-01-19}}</ref> ==={{flag|Equatorial Guinea}}=== President [[Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo]] pledged US$2M of relief aid to Haiti on 16 January 2010 in which he said via an official statement: "The people of Equatorial Guinea and our government are deeply saddened and concerned by the extreme devastation and loss of life that has occurred in Haiti as a result of this terrible earthquake. We are joining the international community in pledging our support to those affected so they can receive adequate medical care, food, water and shelter in this moment of great need. Although our two countries are separated by an ocean, Equatorial Guinea stands with the victims in Haiti in this time of distress and chaos. We vow our commitment to the recovery efforts in Haiti and strongly encourage all of our international partners and foreign governments to do the same."<ref>[http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/equatorial-guinea-pledges-2m-usd,1122843.shtml ''Equatorial Guinea Pledges $2M USD for Relief and Humanitarian Aid to Earthquake Victims in Haiti''] from ''www.earthtimes.org'' 16 January 2010</ref> ==={{flag|Gabon}}=== The government of Gabon announced a pledge of {{US$|1M}} in aid<ref>[http://www.apanews.net/public/spip.php?article115771 ''Gabon donates US$1 million for earthquake victims in Haiti''], [[Agence de Presse Africaine|APA - Libreville]]</ref>. ==={{flag|Ghana}}=== The government of Ghana has promised a future contribution to the relief effort.<ref>President Mills conveyed Ghana's sympathy to the government and people of Haiti http://www.ghananewsagency.org/s_social/r_11406/</ref> ==={{flag|Kenya}}=== A donation link through mobile phone operator [[Safaricom]] was opened for Kenyans to donate to the [[Red Cross|Kenya Red Cross Society]] to aid victims of the earthquake.<ref>http://www.kenyaredcross.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=305&Itemid=117</ref> ==={{flag|Liberia}}=== The Liberian government of president [[Ellen Johnson Sirleaf]] pledged an initial {{US$|50,000}} in aid to Haiti<ref>[http://www.apanews.net/public/spip.php?article115846 ''Liberian government provides US$50,000 grant to Haiti''], [[Agence de Presse Africaine|APA-Monrovia]]</ref>. ==={{flag|Mauritius}}=== The Mauritian government has contributed US$50,000 to relief efforts in Haiti.<ref>[http://www.afriquejet.com/news/africa-news/mauritius-offers-us$-500,000-to-haiti-earthquake-victims-2010011642185.html ''Mauritius offers US$ 500,000 to Haiti earthquake victims''] from ''www.afriquejet.com'' 16 January 2010</ref> ==={{MAR}}=== King [[Mohammed VI of Morocco]] approved the release of {{US$|1M}} in emergency humanitarian aid for Haiti.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.apanews.net/apa.php?page=show_article_eng&id_article=115656|title= Morocco to send emergency aid to quake-stricken Haiti |publisher=African Press Agency|date=2010-01-14}}</ref> ==={{flag|Namibia}}=== The Namibian government donated NAD$7.4 million (USD$1M) to relief efforts in Haiti.<ref>[http://www.namibian.com.na/news/full-story/archive/2010/january/article/nam-gives-n74-m-for-haiti-relief/ ''Nam gives N$7,4 m for Haiti relief''] from ''www.namibian.com.na'' 18 January 2010</ref> ==={{flag|Nigeria}}=== Minister of Foreign Affairs Alhaji Jibril Maigari announced that the Nigerian government would provide an unspecified amount of financial aid towards the earthquake relief efforts.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201001180178.html |title= Nigeria: FG Pledges Assistance for Haitian Quake Victims|publisher=AllAfrica.com|date=2010-01-17}}</ref> ==={{flag|Rwanda}}=== The [[government of Rwanda]] has committed {{US$|100,000}} (56 million [[Rwandan Franc]]s) to the relief of victims, making it among the first sub-Saharan African governments to provide financial support for the relief efforts.<ref>http://www.newtimes.co.rw/index.php?issue=14142&article=24878</ref> ==={{flag|Senegal}}=== In addition to US$500,000 in aid, the president of Senegal, [[Abdoulaye Wade]], issued a promise of free land and "repatriation" for Haitian refugees.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8463921.stm Senegal offers land to Haitians ]</ref> Abdoulaye Wade explained to Euronews: “Take the case of Liberia, the Afro-Americans were transplanted there. Today those people are successfully integrated with the other African peoples, because they’re of African origin anyway, and they had originally been sent to the America’s against their will. So, it’s not really so extraordinary to transplant those who want, to find a piece of land somewhere in Africa, and, with the help of the international community, to create a city, and perhaps a whole country.”<ref>http://www.euronews.net/2010/01/18/senegal-offers-haitians-a-new-life-in-africa/</ref> The offer of repatriation was later modified as a resolution on creating a separate, independent state on the continent for repatriated Haitian refugees, the details of which were published by [[Le Soleil (Senegal)|Le Soleil]]<ref>[http://www.lesoleil.sn/article.php3?id_article=55005 ''Résolution sur la Situation en Haïti''], Senegalese government document published by [[Le Soleil]], 16 January, 2009</ref> on January 16 and slated for submission to the [[African Union]] at a later date. ==={{flag|South Africa}}=== The South African government pledged R1 million ({{US$|135,000}}) for the relief effort on 14 January.<ref>http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-01-15-sa-gives-aid-after-haiti-quake</ref> ==Asia== ===={{flag|Bahrain}}==== Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa announced the donation of {{US$|1M}} in aid.<ref>{{cite news | author = | title =$1m for Haiti| publisher =Gulf Daily News| date =January 18, 2010 | url =http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=268720 | accessdate=2010-01-17}}</ref> ==={{flag|Bangladesh}}=== Bangladeshi [[prime-minister]] [[Sheikh Hasina]] has ordered the health ministry to send a medical team to earthquake-ravaged Haiti as soon as possible. The prime minister's press secretary told the press that the prime minister has asked the health ministry to send a medical team, medicine and clothes to Haiti. Thursday's cabinet meeting, chaired by Sheikh Hasina, also issued a condolence message to the Haitian government.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://bdnews24.com/details.php?cid=2&id=150947&hb=1|title=Bangladesh to send medics to Haiti|publisher=bdnews24.com|date=2010-01-14}}</ref>. The 30 member medical team comprising 20 doctors and 10 health technicians will leave for Haiti on 18 January. The health minister directed the authorities concerned to take all necessary steps to send the team along with necessary medicines and clothes for the people of Haiti.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=122227|title=Bangladesh to send medical team tomorrow |publisher=The Daily Star|date=2010-01-17}}</ref>. ==={{flag|Cambodia}}=== The Cambodian government announced that it has decided to contribute {{US$|50,000}} for the relief efforts to the people of Haiti.<ref>[http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/6870735.html Cambodia donates $50,000 for quake-stricken Haiti]</ref> ==={{PRC}}===<!-- China, Peoples Republic of --> The People's Republic of China sent a 60-member rescue team (National Earthquake Disaster Emergency Rescue Team) following the quake<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2010-01/13/content_12802216.htm |title=Chinese rescue team ready to depart for quake-hit Haiti_English_Xinhua |publisher=News.xinhuanet.com |date= |accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.cctv.com/program/worldwidewatch/20100113/103938.shtml |title=China rescue team leaves for Haiti |publisher=English.cctv.com |date= |accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref>, as well as {{US$|1M}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2010-01/14/content_12806338.htm |title=China sends rescue team to quake-hit Haiti, donates one million dollars_English_Xinhua |publisher=News.xinhuanet.com |date=2007-05-22 |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> China donated additional US$4.41 million in humanitarian aid.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2010-01/15/content_12817211.htm |title=China donates $4.4 mln in humanitarian aid to quake-hit Haiti _English_Xinhua |publisher=News.xinhuanet.com |date=2010-01-12 |accessdate=2010-01-16}}</ref> A medical assistance station has been set up by the Chinese rescue team in Port-au-Prince.<ref>http://english.cctv.com/program/chinatoday/20100118/101124.shtml</ref> ==={{ROC}}===<!-- China, Republic of --> A team of 23 rescue workers and two specially trained dogs were sent.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=1154830&lang=eng_news&cate_img=logo_taiwan&cate_rss=TAIWAN_eng|title=Taiwan sends rescuers to Haiti|last=Staff Writer|date=13 January 2010|publisher=[[Taiwan News]]|accessdate=13 January 2010}}</ref> The government of the Republic of China (commonly known as [[Taiwan]]) has also promised {{US$|5M}} and 200 metric tons of rice for relief.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/foreign-affairs/2010/01/15/240841/More-aid.htm |title=More aid, relief sent for Haitian quake victims |publisher=The China Post |date=2007-07-08 |accessdate=2010-01-16}}</ref> A second team of rescuers departed on January 16, and carried with them more than 3000&nbsp;kg of equipment and supplies. President [[Ma Ying-jeou]], due to be in Latin America to attend the inauguration of Honduras' president-elect, is planning for a brief stop-over to visit Haiti to express his concern over the deadly earthquake and convey sympathy of Taiwanese people, as well as deliver more aid and provide long-term support for humanitarian reason.<ref>http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=1156734&lang=eng_news&cate_img=49.jpg&cate_rss=news_Society_TAIWAN</ref><ref>http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/asiapacific/news/article_1525720.php/Taiwan-president-plans-to-visit-quake-stricken-Haiti</ref> ==={{flag|India}}=== India donated {{US$|5M}} to Haiti.<ref>[http://www.breakingnewsonline.net/regional/414-india-donates-us-5-million-quake-hit-haiti.html India donates US$ 5 Million quake-hit Haiti]</ref> ==={{flag|Indonesia}}=== President [[Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono]] said Indonesia would send humanitarian workers to Haiti to help the earthquake victims.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/01/14/ri-send-relief-team-haiti-sby.html |title=RI to send relief team to Haiti: SBY |publisher=The Jakarta Post |date= |accessdate=2010-01-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2010-01/14/content_12809939.htm |title=Indonesia to send relief team to Haiti: President |publisher=Xinhuanet |date= |accessdate=2010-01-14}}</ref> The help from the [[Indonesia|Indonesian government]] will consist of a team of 30 medical personnel including surgeons, a 10-member SAR team, and 10 electrical experts. The remaining 25 are experts in construction and telecommunications. The government will also send medical supplies weighing a total of 5 tons, another five tons of food special equipment and tools for children and babies also five tons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.antara.co.id/en/news/1263477912/ri-to-send-relief-aid-to-haiti |title=ANTARA News: RI to send relief aid to Haiti |publisher=Antara.co.id |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> ==={{flag|Iran}}=== A cargo plane of consumables and goods such as tents, washing powder, sugar, canned food, kitchen utensils departed Tehran on 16 January 2010 to Haiti.<ref>[http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=8810260729 ''Iran Sends Aid Cargo to Haiti''] from ''english.farsnews.com'' 18 January 2010</ref> ==={{flag|Israel}}=== The [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Israel)|Foreign Affairs Ministry]] dispatched a rescue team to Haiti consisting of 220 professional doctors and rescue workers, two rescue planes loaded with equipment, and a field hospital, including operating rooms, intensive care units and X-ray equipment to take care of the injured.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Government/Communiques/2010/Israeli_rescue_delegation_Haiti_13-Jan-2010.htm |title=Israeli search and rescue delegation departs to Haiti |date= |accessdate=2010-01-14}}</ref><ref>[http://www.israel21c.org/briefs/israelis-rescue-top-haitian-official Israelis rescue top Haitian official] (January 17, 2010) in [http://www.israel21c.org/ ''Israel 21c Innovation News Service''] Retrieved 2010–01–18</ref> [[IsraAid]], an Israeli humanitarian organization sent a 15-person search-and-rescue team, which includes emergency medical staff.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1142348.html |title=Israel sends aid as Haiti braces for massive death toll in quake - Haaretz - Israel News |publisher=[[Haaretz]] |date=13 January 2010 |accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref> The team arrived in Haiti on Friday, January 15. A six person [[ZAKA]] team was dispatched to assist with identification, extraction and rescue of victims.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/135528 |title=One Israeli Still Missing in Haiti Earthquake - Defense/Middle East - Israel News |publisher=Israel National News |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> Israeli police also sent forensic experts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3834808,00.html |title=Abie Nathan's daughter makes contact |publisher=Ynet News |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> On January 16, an Israeli field hospital was set up, with the intention of treating 500 patients per day.<ref>[http://www.israel21c.org/briefs/israel-is-born-in-idf-field-hospital 'Israel' is born in IDF field hospital] (January 18, 2010) in [http://www.israel21c.org/ ''Israel 21c Innovation News Service''] Retrieved 2010–01–18</ref> A [[Magen David Adom]] delegation arrived in Haiti on January 17 to establish field clinics in cooperation with local rescue groups and as part of a larger American Red Cross mission.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3835205,00.html |title=Magen David Adom delegation to leave for Haiti Sunday |publisher=Ynetnews |date= |accessdate=2010-01-16}}</ref> ==={{flag|Japan}}=== The Japanese government plans to offer up to {{US$|5M}} in grant aid, which will be exercised through international organizations including [[UNICEF]] and the [[World Food Programme|WFP]]. It will also donate emergency relief materials for as much as ¥30 million ({{US$|330,000}}).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mofa.go.jp/announce/announce/2010/1/0114_01.html|title=Aid to the Republic of Haiti for the Earthquake Disaster |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan }}</ref> Japanese government sent [[C-130 Hercules]] from Arizona, US, with Japanese medical team with 26 members, and emergency relief goods stocked in Florida, US, to Haiti.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mod.go.jp/j/kisha/2010/01/15.html|title=大臣会見概要 平成22年1月15日(10時30分～10時39分)|publisher=Ministry of Defense, Japan|date=15 January 2010}}</ref> The medical team arrived at Leogane, 30&nbsp;km west of Port-au-Prince, and started its operation on 18 January, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/news/20100118-OYT1T00375.htm?from=nwla|title=日本政府の医療チーム、ハイチの被災地到着|publisher=Yomiuri OnLine|date=2010-01-18}}</ref> ==={{flag|Jordan}}=== King [[Abdullah II of Jordan]] sent two humanitarian aid aircrafts carrying relief items and a makeshift military field hospital to Haiti.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://news.brunei.fm/2010/01/15/jordanian-aid-aircraft-leaves-for-haiti/|title= Jordanian Aid Aircraft Leaves for Haiti|date=15 January 2010|publisher=Nam News Network |accessdate=15 January 2010}}</ref> ==={{flag|Kazakhstan}}=== President [[Nursultan Nazarbaev]], in his message to the Haitian president, stated that Kazakhstan will send full-scale humanitarian aid.<ref>http://www.gazeta.kz/art.asp?aid=141943</ref> ==={{flag|South Korea}}===<!-- Alphabetically ordered as Korea, South --> South Korea provided {{US$|1 million}} aid package as the first batch, and determined to provide over {{US$|10 million}} worth of aid and long-term support. South Korean [[Ministry of Public Administration and Security (South Korea)|National Emergency Management Agency]] dispatched team of 35 rescue workers to provide search and rescue and medical services.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2010/01/18/44/0301000000AEN20100118008800315F.HTML |title= Seoul to increase aid to Haiti to $10 mln |publisher=Yonhap News|date=2010-01-18}}</ref> ==={{flag|Kuwait}}=== The Kuwaiti government made a {{US$|1M}} donation to the Kuwait Red Crescent Society for distribution to the Haiti relief effort.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://news.brunei.fm/2010/01/15/kuwait-donates-usd-1-million-to-haiti/|title= Kuwait Donates US$1 Million to Haiti |date=15 January 2010|publisher=Nam News Network |accessdate=15 January 2010}}</ref> ==={{flag|Lebanon}}=== A contingent of Lebanese aid workers will head to Haiti shortly with medical supplies and tents.<ref>[http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/middleeast/news/article_1525797.php/Lebanon-to-send-aid-to-Haiti ''Lebanon to send aid to Haiti''] from ''[[Monsters and Critics]]'' 15 January 2010</ref> ==={{flag|Palestine}}=== In the Palestinian territory of [[Gaza]], money, food and clothes was collected and donated to the [[Red Cross]] for the Haiti relief efforts.<ref>http://www.abcnyheter.no/verden/100118/gazas-befolkning-hjelper-jordskjelvofrene</ref> ==={{flag|Pakistan}}=== PM Gilani on Monday directed the Cabinet Division to immediately provide relief assistance in the form of 3000 tents/blankets and eight tons medicines to help the earthquake affected people of Haiti.<ref>[http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=94335&Itemid=2 PM directs Cabinet division to provide relief assistance for affectees of Haiti earthquake]</ref> ==={{flag|Philippines}}=== President of Philippines, [[Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo]] ordered the deployment of a medical team to help treat the victims.<ref>[http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100115-247518/Arroyo-orders-medical-team-sent-to-Haiti Arroyo orders medical team sent to Haiti ]</ref> ==={{flag|Qatar}}=== Qatar sent a 26-member rescue team and [[C-17 Globemaster III]] strategic transport aircraft loaded with 50 tons of relief materials.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite news|url=http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=337312&version=1&template_id=57&parent_id=56 |title= Qatar joins global relief effort in Haiti|publisher=Gulf Times|date=2010-01-14}}</ref> ==={{flag|Singapore}}=== Singapore's government announced a {{US$|50,000}} allocation for humanitarian aid through the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1030772/1/.html|title= President Nathan conveys sympathies to Haitian leader over quake victims|publisher=Channel News Asia|date=2010-01-14}}</ref> ==={{SRI}}=== Sri Lanka had 950 soldiers in Haiti assisting in peacekeeping efforts at the time of the quake.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.lk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13226&Itemid=44|title=Lankan Peace Keepers in Haiti safe - Military Spokesman |date=2010-01-13|publisher=Government News Portal|accessdate=2010-01-16}}</ref> President [[Mahinda Rajapaksa]], in a message to the President of the Republic of Haiti said: "As a nation that was touched by a tragedy of similar magnitude five years ago, Sri Lanka can understand and feel the pain of your sorrow. I have been informed that the UN peacekeeping battalion from Sri Lanka is fully involved in the rescue efforts. Sri Lanka associates itself with the international community's efforts to support the people of Haiti at this hour of devastation. The wish of all Sri Lankans is that the people of Haiti will surely find the strength to overcome this tragedy and rebuild their country."<ref name="dailynews1">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailynews.lk/2010/01/16/news22.asp |title=Sri Lanka News &#124; Online edition of Daily News - Lakehouse Newspapers |publisher=Dailynews.lk |date=2010-01-12 |accessdate=2010-01-16}}</ref> ==={{flag|Thailand}}=== The government of Thailand has decided to initially donate {{US$|20,000}} for humanitarian assistance in Haiti, while promising more to come.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2010/01/14/politics/politics_30120313.php |title=Thais in Haiti are safe : FM |publisher=Nationmultimedia.com |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> ==={{flag|Turkey}}=== Prime Minister of Turkey [[Recep Tayyip Erdoğan]] said that Turkey is dispatching a mobile hospital, two check-up devices, a 20-member relief team, and 10 tons of medicine and medical equipment.<ref>[http://worldbulletin.net/news_detail.php?id=52663 Turkey to send mobile hospital, aid to Haiti]</ref> ==={{flag|Turkmenistan}}=== President [[Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow]] announced that Turkmenistan sent {{US$|500,000}} to the United Nations for providing the humanitarian aid to Haiti.<ref>[http://turkmenistan.ru/?page_id=3&lang_id=ru&elem_id=16151&type=event&sort=date_desc Туркменистан направил 500 тыс. долл. США в помощь пострадавшим на Гаити]</ref> ==={{flag|United Arab Emirates}}=== The [[United Arab Emirates]] announced it would set up a relief air bridge to take humanitarian supplies to Haiti. The nation’s charitable organizations—including the Khalifa Charity Foundation, Zayed Foundation for Humanitarian and Charitable Works, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Foundation—announced the coordination of additional humanitarian relief efforts.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wam.org.ae/servlet/Satellite?c=WamLocEnews&cid=1261832855162&p=1135099400124&pagename=WAM%2FWamLocEnews%2FW-T-LEN-FullNews|title= UAE sets up Air Bridge to take relief supplies to Haiti |publisher=Emirates News Agency|date=2010-01-14}}</ref> ==Europe== ===={{flag|Albania}}==== Prime Minister of Albania [[Sali Berisha]] said that the Government of Albania donated €30,000 to the [[International Committee of the Red Cross]].<ref>[http://www.ikubinfo.com/ikubLAJME/NewsDetails.aspx?id=aaf7fd17-bdd0-496a-893d-916b044d7256 Shqipëria, 30 mije euro ndihmë për Haitin]</ref> ===={{flag|Armenia}}==== After the [[1988 Spitak earthquake]] in Armenia, the country kept an earthquake response force to deal with similar emergencies. Fifty-two of these rapid response workers, trained in earthquake response, were deployed to Haiti on January 13.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.asbarez.com/2010/01/14/armenia-sends-rescuers-to-quake-hit-haiti/|title=Armenia Sends Rescuers To Quake-Hit Haiti|publisher=Asbarez.com|date=2010-01-14}}</ref> ===={{flag|Austria}}==== The Austrian government has dispatched logistics experts to the country.<ref name=OSAID>{{cite web|url=http://austriantimes.at/news/Panorama/2010-01-13/19600/Austrian_charities_appeal_for_Haiti_help |title=Austrian charities appeal for Haiti help - Panorama News - Austrian Times Online News - English Newspaper |publisher=Austriantimes.at |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> ===={{flag|Belgium}}==== On 13 January 2010, Belgium dispatched its B-Fast team of 58 people,<ref name="vrt">{{cite news|url=http://www.deredactie.be/cm/vrtnieuws/buitenland/1.693833|title=België stuurt B-fast team|date=13 January 2010|publisher=[[Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroep|VRT]] Nieuws |accessdate=13 January 2010}}</ref> including four sniffer dogs and a drinking-[[water purification]] facility.<ref name="Belgian government">{{cite news|url=http://www.belgium.be/en/news/2010/news_aardbevind_haiti_b-fast.jsp|title=Belgium sends B-FAST to Haiti following earthquake there|date=13 January 2010|publisher=[[Belgian federal government]] |accessdate=13 January 2010}}</ref> On 15 January 2010, Belgian Chief Coordinator Geert Gijs, upon learning that U.N. security personnel would not remain overnight at their field hospital, decided to pack up his team's supplies and leave; Gijs said he it was a "tough decision" but that he decided to evacuate after a Canadian medical team, also at the hospital, left the site with their security officers on Friday afternoon.<ref name="cnngupta">{{cite web| url= http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/01/16/haiti.abandoned.patients/ | title= Security concerns cause doctors to leave hospital, quake victims | publisher=[[CNN]] | date=16 January 2010| accessdate= 18 January 2010}}</ref> The decision left [[Sanjay Gupta]], a CNN correspondent, as the only doctor present overnight at the hospital; Gupta was limited in his ability to help the 25 patients left at the field hospital because the Belgian team had taken their supplies when they left.<ref name="cnngupta"/><ref name="hnb">{{cite news|url=http://www.nieuwsblad.be/Article/Detail.aspx?articleID=DMF16012010_019|title=België stuurt 36 soldaten naar Haïti|author=Het laatste Nieuws|date=16 January 2010|publisher=[[Het Nieuwsblad]]|accessdate=17 January 2010}}</ref> The team returned the next morning. ===={{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}}==== The chairman of the [[Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina]], [[Nikola Špirić]], pledged a donation of 100,000 [[Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark|BAM]] (US$75,000) to the [[International Committee of the Red Cross]].<ref name="Bosnia and Herzegovina1">{{cite news|url= http://www.vijeceministara.gov.ba/saopstenja/sjednice/saopstenja_sa_sjednica/?id=9776|title=Održana 112. vanredna sjednica Vijeća ministara Bosne i Hercegovine|date=14 January 2010|publisher=Official press release of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina|accessdate=14 January 2010}}</ref> The Prime Minister of [[Republika Srpska]] entity, [[Milorad Dodik]], pledged a donation of 100,000 [[Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark|BAM]] (US$75,000) to Haiti.<ref name="Bosnia and Herzegovina2">{{cite news|url= http://www.vladars.net/sr-SP-Cyrl/Vlada/media/vijesti/Pages/Vlada_Republike_Srpsle_odobrila_100000_KM_za_pomoc_stanovnistvu_Haitija.aspx|title= Влада Републике Српсле одржала 6. ванредну сједницу |date=15 January 2010|publisher=Government of Republika Srpska|accessdate=17 January 2010}}</ref> ===={{flag|Bulgaria}}==== The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense contributed 1.5 tons of tents, blankets and household linens to the relief efforts.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.focus-fen.net/index.php?id=n206795|title= Bulgaria sends Haiti tents, blankets, household linen |date=15 January 2010|publisher=Focus News Agency |accessdate=15 January 2010}}</ref> ===={{flag|Croatia}}==== The [[government of Croatia]] has sent 1 million [[Croatian kuna|HRK]] (ca. {{US$|200,000}}).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.index.hr/vijesti/clanak.aspx?id=470241 |title=Hrvatska vlada šalje milijun kuna humanitarne pomoći žrtvama potresa u Haitiju |publisher=Index.hr |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> ===={{flag|Cyprus}}==== President of Cyprus [[Dimitris Christofias]] said that Cyprus has decided to contribute to efforts of all countries to help Haiti with the amount of €100,000.<ref>[http://www.cyprus-mail.com/cyprus/cyprus-offers-100000-aid-haiti/20100116 Cyprus offers €100,000 in aid to Haiti]</ref> ===={{flag|Czech Republic}}==== The Czech Republic will donate 5 million koruny (US$278,500 dollars) in emergency relief to Haiti which will be chanelled United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). The Czech government will decide on sending more aid on 18 January 2010.<ref>[http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/europe/news/article_1525486.php/Czech-Republic-donates-cash-to-Haiti ''Czech Republic donates cash to Haiti''] from ''[[Monster and Critics]]'' 14 January 2010.</ref> A contingent of Czech humanitarian workers will depart to Haiti (via the Dominican Republic) in the upcoming weeks to assist in reconstruction.<ref>[http://www.ceskenoviny.cz/news/zpravy/czech-rescuers-to-leave-for-haiti-in-several-weeks/421112 ''Czech rescuers to leave for Haiti in several weeks''] from ''www.ceskenoviny.cz'' 15 January 2010</ref> ===={{flag|Denmark}}==== The Ministry for Development Cooperation has pledged to donate around {{US$|2M}} (DKK 10 million) to the UN's mission in Haiti.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.um.dk/da/servicemenu/Nyheder/ForsideNyheder/DanmarkStoetterOfreneForJordskaelvetPaaHaiti.htm |title=Danmark støtter ofrene for jordskælvet på Haiti - Udenrigsministeriet |publisher=Um.dk |date= |accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref> This pledge was increased by another USD 8 million (DKK 40 million).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nyhederne.tv2.dk/article/27839727/ |title=Vi sender yderligere 40 mio. |publisher=TV2.dk |accessdate=2010-01-18}}</ref> ===={{flag|Estonia}}==== Estonia has announced readiness to aid Haiti with 1 million kroons ({{US$|90,000}}) (€64,000).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.postimees.ee/?id=211291 |title=Eesti on valmis Haitit miljoni krooniga abistama |publisher=postimees.ee |date= |accessdate=2010-01-14}}</ref> After few days it added an additional sum of 2.5 million kroons ({{US$|233,000}}) (€160,000).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.postimees.ee/?id=212376 |title=Eesti eraldab Haiti maavärina ohvritele veel 1,5 miljonit |publisher=postimees.ee |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> They will also send 3 member logistics crew and an IT expert.<ref>http://uudised.err.ee/index.php?06191329</ref> ===={{flag|European Union}}==== The European Union pledged at least EUR 429 million to Haiti in both emergency humanitarian aid to help medium and long term work of rebuilding the country devastated by the earthquake. In addition, the 27 countries decided to send some 150 troops from the European Gendarmerie to ensure humanitarian aid reaches the people affected by the earthquake. The financial contribution of the EU as a whole currently stands at a total of 429 million euros, 92 come from the contributions made by Member States, 30 million from the European Commission 107, existing funds that are been redirected to Haiti and another 200 million are shuffled for the medium and long term for rehabilitation. <ref>[http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100118/ap_on_re_eu/eu_eu_haiti]</ref> ===={{flag|Finland}}==== The Finnish government has pledged €1.25 million in aid.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hs.fi/ulkomaat/artikkeli/Suomen+valtiolta+125+miljoonaa+Haiti-apua/1135252129309 |title=Suomen valtiolta 1,25 miljoonaa Haiti-apua |author=Helsingin Sanomat|date=14 January 2010|publisher=[[Helsingin Sanomat]]|accessdate=14 January 2010}}</ref> ===={{flag|France}}==== Foreign Minister [[Bernard Kouchner]] said France will dispatch aid to the country.<ref name="afp">{{cite news|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100113/wl_afp/haitiquakeworldaid_20100113042124/|title=World gears up to help quake-stricken Haiti|author=AFP|date=13 January 2010|publisher=[[Yahoo News]]|accessdate=13 January 2010}}</ref> The aid provided by France according to the French Government<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.consulfrance-miami.org/spip.php?article1258 |title=RÉCAPITULATIF DE L’AIDE HUMANITAIRE D’URGENCE AU PROFIT D’HAITI |author= Ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes, France|date=14 January 2010}}</ref> consists of: * A first detachment was sent in 3 CASA military transport planes which arrived in Port-au-Prince at 6:35 p.m. 14 January carrying a 71-strong detachment from Martinique and Guadeloupe, consisting of: A 7-member Crisis Situation Support Mission (MASC); 60 firefighters (28 fire-fighters from Martinique with 1 doctor and 1 nurse, 27 from Guadeloupe with 1 nurse and 1 physician). The two SAR units and have 3 dogs; 5 paramedics. * A second detachment of 67 military from the military civil security (FORMISC) Brignoles and Crisis Support Unit of 5 including 2 communication specialists * A third 70-strong detachment from Ile-de-France [Paris region] and the south of France tasked with deploying an advanced medical post and 10 mobile medical teams, left at 2 p.m., Thursday 14 January, and arrived on Friday morning at 3 a.m. (local time). This detachment also includes: 24 sécurité civile personnel tasked with supplying water for up to 20,000 people a day, 11 gendarmes to ensure the security of the detachments on the ground and 11 gendarmes to ensure the security of the detachments on the ground and 5 German staff of the THW. * A a fourth 70-strong detachment of the sécurité civile rapid medical response unit to provide logistical support and medical care for the disaster-stricken people has been confirmed. This detachment could remain there in the longer term, with a remit extending beyond the immediate emergency mission. It is scheduled to leave France today. In total nearly 300 sécurité civile personnel will eventually be in Haiti with several dozen tons of equipment. <ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.lepoint.fr/actualites-monde/2010-01-18/minute-par-minute-la-france-donne-10-millions-d-euros-a-haiti/924/0/414453|title= Haïti combat contre la mort |author= Le Point |date=18 January 2010}}</ref> Two ships, the [[Siroco (L 9012)|Siroco]] and the [[BATRAL]] [[Francis Garnier (L9031)|Francis Garnier]], were dispatched. The Sirocco, who was off the Senegalese coast, and has been ordered to head for Haiti. It is equipped with medical facilities (two operating theaters and 50 inpatient beds)and can carry 2,000 tonnes of cargo and 2,000 passengers, as well as four helicopter.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.defense.gouv.fr/marine/base/articles/la_marine_mobilisee_en_haiti |title= La Marine mobilisée en Haïti |author= Defence Ministry, France |date=17 January 2010}}</ref> A team of six people, including a TDF (State Radio & Television Company) engineer, was dispatched with the communications hardware required to reestablish UN radio transmissions of Haiti Minustah FM, and also to repair the large transmitters located on the heights of the city. Radio France also lent assistance to several private radio stations .<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.martinique.franceantilles.fr/actualite/faitsdivers/la-martinique-base-arriere-de-l-aide-francaise-18-01-2010-58210.php |title= LA MARTINIQUE, base arrière de l'aide française |author= France-Antilles Martinique |date=18 January 2010}}</ref> The military ship Francis Garnier, a light transport and supply ship, left Fort-de-France (Martinique) Friday with 100 tons of freight and 60 soldiers. The boat carried 6 trucks, an ambulance, 4x4 vehicles, three mechanical shovels, food, bottled water, machines of building site, tents, humanitarian material and food. The ship does not require quay to unload. .<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.martinique.franceantilles.fr/actualite/faitsdivers/haiti-le-francis-garnier-est-parti-sarkozy-en-attente-15-01-2010-57878.php|title= Haïti : le "Francis Garnier" est parti. Sarkozy en attente |author= France-Antilles Martinique |date=15 January 2010}}</ref> A Hercules C130 from France arrived Sunday in Martinique with reinforcements, medical equipment and communications equipment for Haïti. This transport aircraft can carry 92 passengers and 20 tons freight. Together with three Casa planes, a A310 Airbus, and a Dash 8 from the civil security they allow up to 8 flights daily from the French Antilles to Haiti. The French government will contribute 10 million euros (14.4 million dollars) for Haitian relief and rescue work, Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner announced on 18 January. The contribution was a response to the appeal for emergency funding launched by the United Nations on Saturday.<ref>[http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/304382,france-commits-10-million-euros-for-haiti-relief.html "France commits 10 million euros for Haiti relief "],[[DPA]]</ref> =====Regional Authorities response===== * Regional Authority [[Ile-de-France]], On 17 January the President of the Region announced an extraordinary session of the Ile-de-France assembly would be held on Friday 22 January to implement a “Haiti reconstruction programme, concentrating on rebuilding schools, hospitals and the water network.<ref>[http://www.parisdepeches.fr/2-Societe/128-75_Paris/258-Ha%C3%AFti_Conseil_r%C3%A9gional_propose_plan_d_aide.html, “Haïti : le Conseil régional propose un plan d'aide“],from ''www.parisdepeches.fr'' 18-01-2010</ref> * Regional Authority [[Rhône-Alpes]], provided 40,000 Euros.<ref>[http://www.rhonealpes.fr/uploads/Document/3c/WEB_CHEMIN_5607_1263486414.pdf, ''Séisme en Haïti : Rhône-Alpes solidaire devant le drame que vit le peuple haïtien ”] from "www.rhonealpes.fr" 14.01.10</ref> * Regional Authority [[Basse-Normandie]] has promised to release emergency funds. * Regional Authority [[Pays de la Loire]] has released 100,000 Euros emergency aide.<ref>[ http://www.paysdelaloire.fr/region-actu/actu-detaillee/nb/122/n/haiti-100-000-euros-daide-regionale-pour-les-victimes-du-seisme/, "Haïti. 100 000 euros d'aide régionale pour les victimes du séisme ”] from ''www.paysdelaloire.fr '' 19.01.10</ref> * Regional Authority [[Bretagne]] (Brittany) has proposed 100,000 Euros in emergency aid. The assembly will vote on the proposal on 28 January. <ref>[http://www.letelegramme.com/ig/generales/regions/bretagne/haiti-la-region-bretagne-s-apprete-a-debloquer-100000-eur-19-01-2010-743035.php, “ Haïti. La Région Bretagne s'apprête à débloquer 100000 €“],from '' www.letelegramme.com '' 19-01-2010</ref> ===={{flag|Georgia}}==== On January 13, the [[government of Georgia]] announced that it would send humanitarian aid to Haiti <ref name="Ambebi.ge">{{cite news|url=http://www.ambebi.ge/politika/15410-saqarthvelo-haitis-humanitaruli-tvirthith-ekhmareba.html/|title=Georgia helps Haiti (in Georgian)}}</ref> A special flight was coordinated to carry 40 tons of supplies and 405,000 [[Georgian Lari|GEL]] in financial aid. Apart from this, a rescue group of 20 persons was assembled to fly to Haiti. ===={{flag|Germany}}==== The German government has released an initial amount of €7.5 million (USD$10.78&nbsp;m) in aid.<ref name="IAE">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8456192.stm|title=International aid efforts for Haiti under way|date=13 January 2010|work=BBC News|accessdate=13 January 2010}}</ref> Foreign Minister [[Guido Westerwelle]] said that his country had pledged aid to Haiti and called together a crisis management team to deal with the disaster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,671674,00.html |title='Catastrophe of Major Proportions': Haiti Devastated by Massive Earthquake - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International |publisher=Spiegel.de |date= |accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref> Two special [[THW]] teams, one trained to rescue survivors from the rubble, and the other equipped to provide them with safe drinking water, were sent to Port-au-Prince.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5125543,00.html |title=Germany rushes funds, rescue teams to Haiti &#124; World &#124; Deutsche Welle &#124; 14.01.2010 |publisher=Dw-world.de |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> Germany also offered to send troops to Haiti.<ref>http://de.news.yahoo.com/2/20100114/tts-bundeswehr-bietet-hilfe-fuer-erdbebe-c1b2fc3.html</ref> ===={{flag|Greece}}==== Prime Minister [[George Papandreou (junior)|George Papandreou]] reported that Greece will help by any means. The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated they will be helping international organisations coordinate humanitarian relief efforts. Meanwhile, a bank account has been created so that Greek citizens can contribute financially to relief efforts. The Greek Orthodox Church announced their humanitarian organisation "Alilegii" is ready to coordinate charities all over Greece and send aid to Haiti.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in.gr/news/article.asp?lngEntityID=1094530 |title=Σώοι οι 14 Έλληνες στη σεισμόπληκτη Αϊτή - Ελλάδα |publisher=in.gr |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Αναρτήθηκε από troktiko |url=http://troktiko.blogspot.com/2010/01/blog-post_6242.html |title=troktiko: ΥΠΕΞ: Λογαριασμός για την αρωγή των πληγέντων της Αϊτής |publisher=Troktiko.blogspot.com |date= |accessdate=2010-01-16}}</ref> ===={{flag|Hungary}}==== Government spokesman Domokos Szollár announced on January 16, 2009 that the Hungarian government has donated 100,000 Euros for Haiti aid. This is in addition to cash and in kind aid already provided by Hungarian NGOs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nol.hu/lap/mozaik/20100116-haitin_mar_lazadas_fenyeget |title=Haiti Is Threatened by Revolt=in.hu}}</ref> ===={{ISL}}==== The Icelandic foreign ministry decided to send an international [[Search and Rescue|SAR]] team, specialized in searching for survivors in collapsed buildings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mbl.is/mm/frettir/innlent/2010/01/13/bjorgunarsveitarmenn_a_leid_til_haiti/ |title=Björgunarsveitarmenn á leið til Haítí |publisher=mbl.is |date= |accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref> The team consists of 37 people specially trained for search & rescue in collapsed buildings. The team brought 13 tons of equipment and can be self-sufficient in the field for seven days. The team was among the first to arrive in the disaster zone at 4 p.m. local time on 13 January.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.isria.com/pages/14_January_2010_52.php |title=Icelandic search and rescue team among the first to Haiti|publisher=isria.com |date= |accessdate=2010-01-14}}</ref> ===={{IRL}}==== The [[government of Ireland]] had already put €20 million into the UN's Emergency Fund beforehand, and has rapid rescue teams on standby if requested. [[Minister for Foreign Affairs (Ireland)|Minister for Foreign Affairs]] [[Micheál Martin]] has pledged additional money will be given to Haiti from Ireland in the future. The [[Taoiseach]] has expressed his sincere sympathy to the people of Haiti.<ref>[http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0114/haiti.html RTÉ] "Millions injured or homeless in Haiti", Thursday, 14 January 2010 22:48</ref> [[President of Ireland]] [[Mary McAleese]] sent a message to Haiti's President Rene Garcia Preval, confirming that Ireland was praying for Haiti and that Ireland would assist with money. "The loss of so many lives and the widespread destruction caused by the earthquake has deeply grieved me", she said.<ref>[http://breakingnews.iol.ie/news/ireland/mcaleese-ireland-praying-for-quake-victims-441917.html Ireland Online], "McAleese: Ireland praying for quake victims", 14/01/2010 - 14:11:51</ref> ===={{flag|Italy}}==== The Italian government has prepared a military transport plane which will be used to carry in a field hospital and emergency medical team.<ref name=IAE/> ====Regional Administrations==== The South Tyrol region has pledged 100,000 Euro in emergency help. It will be distributed through Austrian and Italian Caritas organisations.<ref>[http://www.stol.it/Artikel/Chronik/Lokal/Haiti-Landesregierung-hilft-mit-100.000-Eur,"Haiti: Landesregierung hilft mit 100.000 Euro" from "www.stol.it" 18-01-2010]</ref> ===={{flag|Kosovo}}==== The government of Kosovo donated €50,000.<ref>[http://www6.b92.net/info/vesti/index.php?yyyy=2010&mm=01&dd=16&nav_category=78&nav_id=404492 Kosovo donira 50 000 evra Haitiju]</ref><ref>[http://www.newkosovareport.com/201001162154/Politics/Kosovo-donates-50-thousand-Euros-to-Haiti.html Kosovo donates 50 thousand Euros to Haiti]</ref> ===={{flag|Latvia}}==== A Latvian naval vessel sailed off on 18 January 2010 with over 320,000 sals-maize ("salt-bread") baskets, which are a Latvian traditional welcome gift for friends in a new home, as gifts for all the residents of Port-Au-Prince.<ref>[http://livonianchronicle.blogspot.com/2010/01/latvia-sends-foreign-aid-to-haiti.html 'Latvia Sends Foreign Aid to Haiti''] from ''livonianchronicle.blogspot.com'' 17 January 2010</ref> ===={{flag|Lithuania}}==== Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs allocated 50,000 Litas (€14,500) in aid through its Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion program.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.isria.com/pages/14_January_2010_161.php|title= Lithuania will aid Haiti’s earthquake victims |publisher=ISRIA|date=2010-01-14}}</ref> ===={{flag|Luxembourg}}==== Rescue teams from Luxembourg accompanied a Belgian contingent of rescue workers that arrived in Haiti shortly after the earthquake.<ref>[http://www.expatica.com/be/news/belgian-news/Belgian_-Luxembourg-rescue-teams-return-from-Haiti-_59166.html ''Belgian, Luxembourg rescue teams return from Haiti''] from ''www.expatica.com'' 18 January 2010</ref> ===={{flag|Macedonia}}==== The capital city of [[Skopje]], which was itself struck by a catastrophic [[1963 Skopje earthquake|earthquake in 1963]], pledged 1.5 million [[Macedonian denar|MKD]] ({{US$|35,000}}) in aid. Furthermore, the government will also assess the relief needs and provide further aid.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.netpress.com.mk/vest.asp?id=66727&kategorija=1 |title=Градот Скопје издвојува 1,5 милиони денари за настраданите на Хаитите |publisher=NetPress |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> ===={{MLT}}==== The Civil Protection Department collected blankets, canned food and drinking water for the victims of the earthquake.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.di-ve.com/Default.aspx?ID=72&Action=1&NewsId=68553&newscategory=31|title= Haiti relief effort picks up momentum |date=15 January 2010|publisher=DI-VE News |accessdate=15 January 2010}}</ref> ===={{flag|Moldova}}==== The Moldovan government provided the amount of {{US$|100,000}} to Haiti.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.deca-press.net/?cat=art_com&id=5591 |title= R. Moldova acorda R. Haiti suma de 100 mii USD |publisher=DECA|date=2010-01-17}}</ref><ref>[http://social.moldova.org/news/moldovas-provides-assistance-to-haiti-205456-eng.html Moldova’s provides assistance to Haiti ]</ref> ===={{flag|Monaco}}==== Prince [[Albert II, Prince of Monaco|Albert II]], authorised 50,000 euros to be released to Haiti.<ref>http://www.rivieratimes.com/provence-cote-dazur-article/items/red-cross-appeal-for-haiti-disaster.html</ref> ===={{NLD}}==== The Netherlands has pledged €3 million ({{US$|4.3 million}}) in aid.<ref name=IAE/> On 14 January the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team (72 persons + 8 dogs) was dispatched to Haiti to aid in searching for survivors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.omroepbrabant.nl/anp.aspx?id=140110089 |title=Omroep Brabant: ANP: Nederlands reddingsteam vertrokken naar Haïti |publisher=Omroepbrabant.nl |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> The Royal Dutch Navy ship HNLMS Pelikaan has sailed from Curaçao carrying 80 troops, several transport vehicles, small boats, and relief supplies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rnw.nl/english/article/dutch-navy-vessel-headed-haiti |title=Radio Netherlands Worldwide: Dutch Navy vessel headed for Haiti |publisher=rnw.nl |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> ===={{flag|Norway}}==== Norway will be sending delegations from the [[Norwegian Red Cross]], including a field hospital and the charitable organisation [[Norwegian Church Aid]]. The country was initially contributing 40 million [[Norwegian kroner]] ({{US$|7M}}) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dagsavisen.no/utenriks/article463366.ece |title=Norge gir 40 millioner kroner til Haiti : Dagsavisen |publisher=Dagsavisen.no |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> , but has since raised it to 100 million ($17.5 million [[USD]]).<ref name="Norge øker pengehjelpen med 60 millioner">http://www.dagbladet.no/2010/01/16/nyheter/haiti/utenriks/jordskjelv/naturkatastrofer/9962077/</ref> ===={{flag|Poland}}==== Fifty four rescue workers (''Ciężka Grupa Poszukiwawczo Ratownicza'' - USAR Poland) flew out on 15 January of Warsaw’s [[Warsaw Frédéric Chopin Airport|Okecie airport]] equipped with four tonnes of specialised equipment for earthquake-torn Haiti. Ten search and rescue dogs were also on board, says the [[Ministry of Interior]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenews.pl/international/?id=123733|title=Polish rescue team flies to Haiti|date=2010-1-15|publisher=thenews.pl|accessdate=15 January 2010}}</ref> The time delay of sending the team has been strongly criticised in the Polish media. The Polish government will send {{US$|150,000}} in aid to the International Red Cross.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/303925,poland-sends-rescuers-to-haiti-ups-aid.html|title=Poland sends rescuers to Haiti, ups aid|date=2010-1-15|publisher=earthtimes.org|accessdate=15 January 2010}}</ref> [[Polish Medical Mission]] will also send a group of doctors and a field hospital.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/Wiadomosci/1,80269,7460283,Pomoc_dociera_za_wolno__Lotnisko_zniszczone__Zolnierze.html|title=Pomoc dociera za wolno. Lotnisko zniszczone. Żołnierze USA sterują ru|date=2010-1-15|publisher=gazeta.pl|accessdate=15 January 2010}}</ref> ===={{flag|Portugal}}==== The government of Portugal announced it will send a [[C-130]] with 32 members of the disaster rescue team "Protecção Civil" (Civil Protection), supplies like tents, medical equipment and a complete hospital ward and immediate cash relief of €500,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://publico.pt/Mundo/governo-portugues-vai-enviar-aviao-c130-com-32-elementos-da-proteccao-civil_1417825 |title=Governo português vai enviar avião C-130 com 32 elementos da Protecção Civil - Mundo |publisher=Publico.Pt |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> The team and supplies have been sent as of January 15^th .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://noticias.sapo.pt/lusa/artigo/10552001.html |title=Avião da missão portuguesa descola rumo a Barbados |publisher=Agência Lusa |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> After many delays, due to both a technical failure and an overcrowded airport, the C-130 of the [[Portuguese Air Force]] arrived in Port-au-Prince on January 17^th at around 8:30PM. The plane brought over 10 tons of humanitarian help as well as a team of members of the "Protecção Civil", firefighters, and medics from "Assistência Médica Internacional" (International Medical Help) and "Instituto Nacional de Emergência Médica" (National Institute of Medical Emergency). On January 18^th a [[TAP Portugal]] plane loaded with 3.5 tons of additional humanitarian help departed from Lisbon en route to [[Caracas|Caracas,]] [[Venezuela]]. From there, the C-130 of the Portuguese Air Force already in Haiti would deliver the supplies from Venezuela to Port-au-Prince. Supplies in this second shipment include tents, bathrooms, blankets, water purifiers, medicine, and food products.<ref>http://tv1.rtp.pt/noticias/?t=Aviao-da-TAP-partiu-para-Port-au-Prince.rtp&headline=20&visual=9&article=311663&tm=7 Retrieved 1-18-09</ref> ===={{flag|Romania}}==== On January 14, 2010, the Romanian government announced that it would send an unspecified amount of material aid to Haiti.<ref>{{cite news | author = | title =Romania sends condolences to Haiti| publisher =Romanian Times| date =January 14, 2010 | url =http://www.romaniantimes.at/news/General_News/2010-01-14/5673/_Romania_sends_condolences_to_Haiti_| accessdate=2010-01-18}}</ref> ===={{flag|Russia}}==== The [[Ministry of Emergency Situations (Russia)|Ministry of Emergency Situations]] of Russia has sent four [[Ilyushin Il-76]] cargo planes containing rescue workers, supplies, heavy equipment, and a mobile hospital including doctors and medical staff, with a capacity of 50 patients.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiomayak.ru/doc.html?id=168783 |title=Россия отправляет на Гаити госпиталь |publisher=Маяк |date= |accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.rian.ru/russia/20100114/157540779.html |title=Russia sends airmobile hospital to help Haiti quake victims|publisher=RIA Novosti |date= |accessdate=2010-01-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.rian.ru/russia/20100115/157550800.html |title=http://en.rian.ru/russia/20100115/157550800.html|publisher=RIA Novosti |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> The first two planes from Russia contained doctors from the Ministry for Emergencies and the All-Russian Medical Disasters Centre and rescuers, including specialists with sniff dogs and psychologists, as well as necessary equipment to conduct rescue operations and cross-country vehicles.<ref>[http://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=14717927&PageNum=0]</ref> The fourth plane included 15 rescuers on board. Besides, the aircraft had delivered special hardware for search work, which makes it possible to move heavy beams and make passages on the ground floors of destroyed buildings. It also had a light helicopter BK-117 on board, which makes air reconnaissance and airlifts gravely wounded people from hard-of-access areas.<ref>[http://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=14721655&PageNum=0 Itar Tass]</ref> ===={{flag|San Marino}}==== [[Antonella Mularoni]], Secretary of State for Foreign and Political Affairs, announced that the San Marino government will coordinate efforts to provide aid to the earthquake relief work.<ref>{{cite news | author = | title =Solidarietà da San Marino al popolo di Haiti| publisher =San Marino Notizie | date =January 13, 2010 | url =http://www.sanmarinonotizie.com/?p=907 | accessdate=2010-01-18}}</ref> ===={{flag|Slovakia}}==== The Slovakian government allocated €50,000 in aid to Haiti.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.rozhlas.sk/inetportal/rsi/core.php?page=showSprava&id=24669&lang=2 |title= Slovakia Will Help Haiti with EUR 50,000 |publisher=Radio Slovakia International|date=2010-01-17}}</ref> ===={{flag|Slovenia}}==== The Slovenian government allocated €50,000 in aid to Haiti.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.sta.si/en/vest.php?s=a&id=1469251 |title= Slovenia Sends EUR 50,000 to Quake-Struck Haiti |publisher=Slovenian Press Agency|date=2010-01-14}}</ref> ===={{ESP}}==== Government of Spain initially pledged EUR 3,000,000 in immediate emergency aid.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/16/world/europe/16europe.html Europe Sends Aid and Pledges Money for Haiti ]</ref> The Office for Humanitarian Action of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECI) donated EUR 3 million in funds. The Spanish national and regional governments as well as semi-public medical and SAR agencies have contributed the following to the humanitarian effort: An SAR Team together with a team of EDAN (Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis) totaling 39 people and 15 dogs. A humanitarian charter from the Spanish Logistic Center in Panama. This shipment consists of 24 tonnes of humanitarian supplies from the Spanish Aid organisation, the Spanish humanitarian organizations and the World Food Program United Nations in America. It includes 1000 tarpaulins, 675 family cleaning kits, 4,200 water bladders 20L, 450 blankets, 1,500 units of body bags and 55 family tents, a disaster kit and other MSF Spain hygiene and WFP food rations. The Logistics Center in Panama is tasked with ensuring humanitarian the air transport in response to the disaster. The plane left from Panama and will be arrived at noon local time 15 January. Shipping is funded by the Office of Humanitarian Action AECID costing over € 100,000. Another similar cargo will be shipped from the Logistics Center. A C-130 Hercules with medical supplies for emergency care (11 Tonnes) and 3.5 Tonnes of drugs supplied by Farma Mundi. A specialized medical team (surgeons, anesthesiologists, orthopedic surgeons, nurses and logistical support) from the following organisations; MSF Spain, SAMUR, DYA Navarra, SEM Catalonia, Basque Country, Madrid, Civil Protection and MAEC staff.<ref>[http://ecodiario.eleconomista.es/sociedad/noticias/1835911/01/10/Haiti-moratinos-presenta-un-informe-al-consejo-de-ministros-sobre-la-ayuda-espanola-a-haiti.html, "Haití. moratinos presenta un informe al consejo de ministros sobre la ayuda espanola a haití"]</ref> The five planes sent will also be used for evacuation of foreign nationals. The Spanish military has dispatched the Anfibios assault vessel Galicia. The vessel is manned by 185 persons, and is fully equipped to function as a real hospital, with two operating theaters, a laboratory, intensive care unit and other X-rays facilities, as well as additional facilities.In addition it carries 5 helicopters. <ref>[http://www.elpais.com/articulo/espana/Espana/mandara/barco/guerra/Haiti/elpepuesp/20100118elpepunac_4/Tes,"España mandará un barco de guerra a Haití"]</ref> =====Regional Government response===== * The Government of the [[Canary Islands]] in cooperation with Spanish Red Cross dispatched a cargo plane with vehicles, first aid kids, water bottles and other needed items to Haiti on 19 January 2010.<ref>[http://noticias.terra.es/2010/local/0115/actualidad/el-gobierno-de-canarias-y-cruz-roja-envia-un-primer-avion-de-ayuda-humanitaria-de-haiti.aspx ''El Gobierno de Canarias y Cruz Roja envía un primer avión de ayuda humanitaria de Haití ''] from ''[[Terra Networks]]'' 15 January 2010</ref> * The [[Generalitat of Catalonia]] which is the governing institution of the [[Autonomous communities of Spain|Autonomous Community]] of [[Catalonia]] donated more than EUR205.000 to relief efforts in Haiti.<ref>[http://www.gencat.cat/especial/haiti/cat/ ''La Generalitat destina 205.000 euros a l'emergència d'Haití provocada pel terratrèmol''] from ''www.gencat.cat'' 14 January 2010</ref> * The [[Community of Madrid]] has pledged to send a team of two doctors, three nurses, and four disaster experts to Haiti very shortly.<ref>[http://www.europapress.es/salud/noticia-haiti-comunidad-madrid-ofrece-dos-medicos-tres-enfermeros-cuatro-tecnicos-summa-atender-victimas-20100115135847.html ''Comunidad de Madrid ofrece dos médicos, tres enfermeros y cuatro técnicos del Summa para atender a las víctimas''] from ''www.europapress.es'' 15 January 2010</ref> * The [[Valencian Community]] has contributed EUR442.000 to assist Haiti during its time of need.<ref>[http://www.europapress.es/comunitat-valenciana/noticia-comunitat-destinara-442000-euros-ayuda-humanitaria-haiti-20100118153120.html?bo=tb_ch ''La Comunitat destinará 442.000 euros en ayuda humanitaria a Haití''] from ''www.europapress.es'' 18 January 2010</ref> * The [[Basque Country]] regional Government has contributed EUR200,000 and dispatched 27 police officers from the [[Ertzaintza]] to assist in providing security. <ref>[http://www.europapress.es/euskadi/noticia-gobierno-vasco-destina-200000-euros-ayuda-humanitaria-moviliza-operativo-urgencias-20100113161409.html, “El Gobierno vasco destina 200.000 euros de ayuda humanitaria para Haití”] from ''www.europapress.es'' 13.01.10</ref> ===={{flag|Sweden}}==== The [[Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency]] (SIDA) makes funds of approximately 900 000 USD available as emergency aid.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sida.se/Svenska/Kontakta-oss/For-medier/Pressmeddelanden/2009/Svenskt-bistand-for-insatser-till-jordbavningsdrabbade-pa-Haiti-/ |title=Svenskt bistånd för insatser till jordbävningsdrabbade på Haiti - Sida - Styrelsen för internationellt utvecklingssamarbete |publisher=Sida.se |date=2009-12-18 |accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref> In addition, Sweden sent a 2 person delegation<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/article6422435.ab |title=Island skickar 37 hjälparbetare &#124; Nyheter &#124; Aftonbladet |publisher=Aftonbladet.se |date= |accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref>, with 60 more to come.<ref>http://www.dn.se/nyheter/varlden/stort-svenskt-team-pa-vag-mot-haiti-1.1028389</ref> ===={{CHE}}==== A [[Rega (air rescue)|Swiss Air-Ambulance]] [[Bombardier Challenger 600|CL604 Challenger]] jet left [[Zürich]] on Wednesday morning to Port-au-Prince with a quick-response team from the [[Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation|Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit]] in order to identify local needs and prepare in case of further deployment.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/foreign_affairs/Haiti_relief_effort_begins.html?cid=8075916 |title=An international relief effort for earthquake-struck Haiti gets underway. - swissinfo |publisher=Swissinfo.ch |date=2004-09-23 |accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deza.admin.ch/en/Home/News/Close_up?itemID=185233 |title=SDC - Close-up |publisher=Deza.admin.ch |date= |accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref><ref>{{fr icon}} [http://www.tsr.ch/tsr/index.html?siteSect=200001&sid=11713029 Séisme à Haïti: l'aide suisse reste mesurée]. Retrieved 2010-01-13.</ref><ref>{{de icon}} http://tagesschau.sf.tv/Nachrichten/Archiv/2010/01/13/Schweiz/Schweizer-Hilfe-unterwegs-nach-Haiti</ref> The plane has landed on Saturday with aid such as first aid kits, medical material and medicines, shelters and generators. A total of 41 Swiss experts are also on the ground in the region. Of these, 25 were already in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, by Saturday, and another 14 were on their way there.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss_news/Swiss_plane_lands_with_medicines_for_Haiti.html?cid=8102034 |title= Swiss plane lands with medicines for Haiti |publisher=deza.admin.ch |date= |accessdate=}}</ref> According to Swiss officials, a second plane will leave Switzerland with more aid on Monday January 18. ===={{flag|Ukraine}}==== On 14 January 2010, [[Ukrainian President]] [[Viktor Yushchenko]] signed a decree which says that “with the goal of helping to tackle the consequences of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the [[Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine]] should immediately ensure that humanitarian aid is provided to the country”.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.president.gov.ua/documents/10331.html|title=УКАЗ ПРЕЗИДЕНТА УКРАЇНИ № 24/2010 Про надання гуманітарної допомоги Республіці Гаїті|publisher=President of Ukraine Official Website|date=2010-01-14}}</ref> ===={{flag|United Kingdom}}==== The [[government of the United Kingdom]] has sent USD$10 million and pledged another USD$22 million in aid.<ref>UK government Haiti earthquake aid to treble to £20m http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8464734.stm</ref> The day after the quake, a team of 71 search and rescue personnel and two search dogs left from the United Kingdom to fly to Haiti in an effort to rescue survivors. The team are equipped with specialized heavy rescue equipment.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dfid.gov.uk/Media-Room/News-Stories/2010/Haiti-Earthquake/|title=search and rescue team on their way to Haiti|publisher=DFID|date=13 January 2010|accessdate=13 January 2010}}</ref>. The BBC reported that a British Airways Boeing 747, crewed by volunteers from the airline, carried emergency supplies to Haiti, while another aircraft from Virgin Atlantic carried medical and rescue teams. =====Constituent member nations and territories ===== * [[Guernsey]]'s government has pledged £50,000 to provide emergency aid.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/guernsey/8460809.stm ''Guernsey pledges £50,000 to Haiti earthquake aid appeal''] from [[BBC]]'' 16 January 2010.</ref> * The [[Isle of Man]] has donated £60,000 to the relief effort.<ref>[http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=23825&area=2 ''Island's Overseas Aid Committee sends £60,000 for Haiti''] from ''www.isleofman.com'' 16 January 2010.</ref> * The Government of [[Scotland]] has donated £250,000 to relief efforts. Scottish charities have matched that donation.<ref>[http://deadlinescotland.wordpress.com/2010/01/18/13094-2509/ ''Scots boost Haiti earthquake aid''] from ''deadlinescotland.wordpress.com'' 18 January 2010</ref> * Firefighters from [[Wales]] were amongst the first international rescuers to arrive in Port-au-Prince following the earthquake.<ref>[http://www.newssniffer.co.uk/articles/300460/diff/0/1 ''Welsh rescuers help Haiti victims''] from ''www.newssniffer.co.uk'' 15 January 2010</ref> ===={{flag|Vatican City}}==== In his weekly address, [[Pope Benedict XVI]] offered his condolences to families of the dead and called on his worldwide charity network to assist in relief efforts. The [[Pontifical Council Cor Unum]] asked [[Catholic Relief Services]], the aid agency of the American Catholic bishops' conference, to supervise the efforts of the Church there.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://news.yahoo.com/video/world-15749633/17601733 | accessdate = 13 January 2010}}</ref> ==North America== ===={{flag|Antigua and Barbuda}}==== The Antiguan government has donate EC$100,000 (US$37,000) to relief efforts.<ref>[http://www.antiguasunonline.com/news/local/253885-help-on-the-waygovernment-pledges-ec100000-to-aid-haiti.html ''HELP ON THE WAY...Government pledges EC$100,000 to aid Haiti''] from ''www.antiguasunonline.com'' 15 January 2010</ref> ===={{flag|Bahamas}}==== Bahamian Immigration Minister John Thompson has suspended the repatriation of illegal Haitians presently residning in the country. With the prospect of a massive exodus of refugees fleeing from Haiti, government officials are sending tents, bedding, food and personnel to the island of [[Inagua]], which is the closest Bahamian island to Haiti.<ref>[http://www.caribbean360.com/News/Caribbean/Stories/2010/01/15/NEWS0000010079.html ''Caribbean islands prepare to take in Haitian refugees''] from ''www.caribbean360.com'' 15 January 2010</ref> ===={{flag|Barbados}}==== The government of Barbados established a mechanism to coordinate national relief efforts and identify military personnel to aid in the earthquake damaged areas.<ref name=CDEMA>{{cite news|url=http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/SKEA-7ZPKJ8?OpenDocument|title= Haiti Earthquake Update #2|publisher=Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency |date=2010-01-14}}</ref> ===={{flag|Belize}}==== The government of Belize has offered aid to Haiti.<ref name=EditionCNN1>{{cite news|title=Relief effort intensifies in quake-hit Haiti|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/01/14/haiti.aid/}}</ref> ===={{flag|Bermuda}}==== Finance Minister Paula Cox reported that the island territory would send charitable aid. She also cited their participation in the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) fund that will offer additional aid to the country.<ref name="Bermuda">{{cite news|url=http://www.bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=44219|title=Bermuda lends a hand to earthquake victims|date=13 January 2010|publisher=The Bermuda Sun|accessdate=14 January 2010}}</ref> ===={{flag|Canada}}==== [[Governor General of Canada|Governor General]] [[Michaëlle Jean]], who is herself Haitian-born, issued a statement, with parts in [[Haitian Creole language|Haitian Creole]], thanking the [[Cabinet of Canada|Cabinet]] for its swift action and the Canadian media for its coverage, as well as urging strength and courage to Haitians.<small><ref>{{Citation| title=Governor General delivers tearful statement on Haiti| newspaper=Toronto Star| date=13 January 2010| url=http://www.thestar.com/news/world/haiti/article/750385--governor-general-delivers-tearful-statement-on-haiti| accessdate=14 January 2010}}</ref></small> Canadian [[Prime Minister of Canada|Prime Minister]] [[Stephen Harper]] stated, "While officials are currently assessing the damage and the possibility of Canadians injured, Canada stands ready to provide any necessary assistance to the people of Haiti during this time of need."<small><ref>{{Cite news | last=Iype| first=Mark| coauthors=Barrera, George; Edwards, Steven| title=One Canadian nurse confirmed dead| publisher=Canwest| date=13 January 2010| url=http://www.canada.com/news/Canada+ready+help+Haiti/2433727/story.html| accessdate=14 January 2010}}</ref></small> Prior to the disaster, Haiti was Canada's second largest aid recipient.<small><ref name=Harris /></small> The [[Minister of Foreign Affairs (Canada)|Minister of Foreign Affairs]] then announced that Canada, home of a large Haitian community,<small><ref name=Harris>{{Citation| last=Harris| first=Kathleen| last2=Raj| first2=Althia| title=Canada offers help to Haiti| newspaper=Winnipeg Sun| date=14 January 2010| url=http://www.winnipegsun.com/news/canada/2010/01/12/12441031.html| accessdate=14 January 2010}}</ref></small> would be donating an additional five million dollars in emergency aid,<small><ref>{{Cite news | last=Harris| first=Kathleen| title=Canada donating up to $5M to Haiti| newspaper=Toronto Sun| date=13 January 2010| url=http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2010/01/13/12447521.html| accessdate=13 January 2010}}</ref></small> as well as matching donations from Canadians to build an emergency fund up to $100 million to help humanitarian efforts in Haiti.<small><ref>{{Citation| last=Harris| first=Kathlees| title=Feds to match donations for Haiti| newspaper=Toronto Sun| date=14 January 2010| url=http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2010/01/14/12461761.html| accessdate=14 January 2010}}</ref></small> Further, the [[Canadian Forces]] mounted Operation Hestia,<small><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.comfec-cefcom.forces.gc.ca/pa-ap/ops/hestia/index-eng.asp| last=Department of National Defence| authorlink=Department of National Defence (Canada)| title=CEFCOM Home > International Operations > Operation HESTIA| publisher=Queen's Printer for Canada| accessdate=14 January 2010}}</ref></small> in which the [[Disaster Assistance Response Team]] (DART) was sent to Haiti, along with the frigate [[HMCS Halifax (FFH 330)|HMCS ''Halifax'']] and the destroyer [[HMCS Athabaskan (DDH 282)|HMCS ''Athabaskan'']],<small><ref>{{Citation| last=Mehler Paperny| first=Anna| last2=Ibbitson| first2=John| author2-link=John Ibbitson| title=Strong quake strikes Haiti, leaves disaster in its wake| newspaper=The Globe and Mail| date=12 January 2010| url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/strong-quake-strikes-haiti-leaves-disaster-in-its-wake/article1428806/| accessdate=14 January 2010}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news| title=Canadian toll in Haiti quake rises to 3| publisher=CBC| date=13 January 2010| url=http://www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story/2010/01/13/montreal-haiti-canada-support.html| accessdate=14 January 2010}}</ref></small> and [[Boeing C-17|CC-177 Globemaster III]] transport are deilvering with personnel, equipment, and two [[CH-146 Griffon]] search and rescue helicopters.<small><ref>{{Cite news| title=DART recon team en route to Haiti, C-17, choppers ready| publisher=CTV| date=14 January 2010| url=http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20100112/canada_haiti_100113/20100113?hub=TopStoriesV2| accessdate=14 January 2010}}</ref></small> An additional [[Boeing C-17|CC-177 Globemaster III]] and [[C-130 Hercules|CC-130 Hercules]] carried six [[Mercedes-Benz G-Class|G-Wagen]] armoured cars and other supplies from Canada to Haiti.<small><ref>{{Cite news | last=The Canadian Press| title=Minister Says More Than 1,400 Canadians Still Missing In Haiti Quake| publisher=CityTV| date=15 January 2010| url=http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/news/international/article/68069--minister-says-more-than-1-400-canadians-still-missing-in-haiti-quake| accessdate=15 January 2010}}</ref></small> By January 15 the Canadian Forces prepared an additional 800 troops and 60 military vehicles ready for deployment, they are currently on stand-by to depart for Haiti.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com/news/world/haiti/article/751263--air-traffic-jams-in-haiti-leaves-canadian-aid-grounded |title=Air traffic jams in Haiti leaves Canadian aid grounded |publisher=thestar.com |date= |accessdate=2010-01-16}}</ref> The total number of troops in Haiti will stand at 2,000 , including the 500 sailors on board the Athabaskan and the Halifax. On January 17 it was announced that in addition to the 200 military personnel already on the ground in Haiti, an additional 1,000 soldiers will be dispatched and deployed, under the command of the [[Guy Laroche (Canadian)|Brigadier General Guy Laroche]]. The deployment will focus on security and reconstruction.<ref>http://www.thestar.com/sports/article/751870--ottawa-to-send-additional-1-000-soldiers-to-haiti</ref> The Canadian government has decided to make Haitian immigrants in the [[immigration to Canada#Immigration categories|family class]] a priority<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2010/01/16/haiti-canadian-military.html Canada to fast-track Haitian immigration]</ref>. =====Provincial response===== On 15 January 2010, [[Alberta Premier]] [[Ed Stelmach]] announced that the provincial government would be donating $500,000 to the Red Cross, and that the "government will work closely with the Red Cross to provide whatever personnel assistance we can to relief efforts, where and when it is needed most".<ref>{{Cite news| title=Alberta to donate $500,000 to help Haiti| publisher=CTV| date=15 January 2010| url=http://edmonton.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100115/edm_haiti_100115/20100115/?hub=EdmontonHome| accessdate=15 January 2010}}</ref><ref name=cbcedmonton>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/canada/edmonton/story/2010/01/15/calgary-haiti-alberta-donations-stelmach-red-cross.html|title=Alberta promises $500K for Haiti recovery|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|date=2010-10-15}}</ref> As of 14 January 2010, the province of [[British Columbia]] had pledged $500,000 for relief efforts in Haiti.<ref name=cbcedmonton /> [[Manitoba]] had pledged $100,000 toward relief efforts in Haiti.<ref name=cbcedmonton /> As of 14 January 2010, the province of New Brunswick had pledged $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross for relief efforts in Haiti.<ref name=cbcedmonton /> [[Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador]] [[Danny Williams]] stated that the [[Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador|Lieutenant Governor]]-[[Queen-in-Council|in-Council]] had pledged $1 million to the relief efforts; Williams issued a news release expressing his "sincerest condolences and compassion to the people of Haiti, especially to the families of the bereaved and those injured in the earthquake and its aftershocks."<small><ref>{{Cite news| title=N.L. to send $1M to Haiti| publisher=CBC| date=14 January 2010| url=http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2010/01/14/nl-williams-haiti-11410.html| accessdate=14 January 2010}}</ref></small> [[Prince Edward Island]] had pledged $50,000 to the Canadian Red Cross for relief efforts in Haiti.<ref name=cbcedmonton /> [[Saskatchewan]] had pledged $250,000 to the Canadian Red Cross for relief efforts in Haiti.<ref name=cbcedmonton /> [[Yukon]] had pledged $25,000 for relief efforts in Haiti.<ref name=cbcedmonton /> Premier [[Darrell Dexter]] announced that [[Nova Scotia]] would donate $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross for use in Haiti. Dexter stated that: "''I think it’s what the people of Nova Scotia would want us to do on their behalf. We may be called upon to add additional assistance if there are personnel here in the province who can be of assistance. Of course, we’d entertain any further requests for that kind of help.''"<ref name=cbcedmonton /><ref name=HalifaxHerald>{{cite news|url=http://thechronicleherald.ca/Front/1162405.html|date=2010-01-14|title=Province pledges $100,000 for Haiti|publisher=[[The Chronicle Herald]]}}</ref> The [[Lieutenant Governor of Ontario|Lieutenant Governor]]-[[Queen-in-Council|in-Council]] of [[Ontario]] made a donation of $1 million to the [[Canadian Red Cross]] for relief efforts in Haiti.<ref>[http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/news/international/article/68083--ontario-government-to-donate-one-million-to-haiti Canadian relief efforts in Haiti]</ref> [[Toronto]] sent its [[Heavy Urban Search and Rescue]] (HUSAR) team to help with the recovery process. Toronto-based Global Medic, staffed by many emergency medical service personnel from across Canada, including Toronto, is sending medial supplies to Haiti<ref>[http://www.globeandmail.com Globe and Mail.com]</ref>. The territory of [[Nunavut]] donated $25,000 and the [[Northwest Territories]] donated $50,000<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2010/01/15/north-haiti-support.html]</ref>. [[Quebec]] donated $3 millions to various organisations including the Red Cross and Oxfam, as well as making available police and medical teams.<ref>[http://communiques.gouv.qc.ca/gouvqc/communiques/GPQF/Janvier2010/18/c9514.html]</ref> =====Municipal===== The city of [[Longueuil, Quebec]], donated $60,000<ref>[http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Canadian+businesses+open+their+wallets+Haiti/2447223/story.html]</ref>. The city of Toronto dispatched their Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR) team to Haiti. =====Inuit===== *[[Inuit]] groups made a collective contribution of $90,000 to the relief effort.<ref>[http://www.theglobeandmail.com/blogs/bureau-blog/inuit-chip-in-on-haitian-relief/article1433065/ Inuit chip in on Haitian relief ]</ref> ===={{flag|Costa Rica}}==== President [[Óscar Arias Sánchez]] announced that Costa Rica will be sending as much help as possible when the [[United Nations]] has a list ready. Arias also said that it is time for the world to remember Haiti.<ref>''In Spanish'' http://www.nacion.com/ln_ee/2010/enero/13/mundo2225386.html</ref> On January 15, Costa Rica sent a team of 55 personnel trained in the search and rescue of victims under collapsed structures. Due to the heavy air traffic in the area and logistical limitations, the team composed of firefighters, doctors, police officers, and Red Cross paramedics had to first land in the Dominican Republic and later brought to Port-au-Prince by an American military airplane. They brought with them satellite communication devices and two [[uninterruptible power supply]] units provided by the [[Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad|Costa Rican Institute of Electricity]] which can create up to 24 satellite phone lines. The team also brought with it two detection dogs trained on search and rescue provided by the Costa Rican Emergency Commission. Since January 17 all of these have been at the disposal of MINUSTAH.<ref>''In Spanish'' http://www.nacion.com/ln_ee/2010/enero/18/mundo2229522.html</ref> ===={{flag|Cuba}}==== Cuba had 400 doctors in Haiti within one day of the quake. (Some were there already.) 30 field hospitals were established within 48 hours.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cubaminrex.cu/Actualidad/2010/Enero/Raúl%20Castro.html|title= Raúl Castro envía mensaje de condolencias a presidente de Haití|publisher=Sitio del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba|date=2010-01-13|accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cubaminrex.cu/Cooperacion/2010/0113.html|title=Médicos cubanos atendieron a 676 heridos en Haití, confirma canciller Bruno Rodríguez|publisher=Sitio del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba|date=2010-01-13|accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref> Cuba sent another 30 doctors to join medical staff already in the country.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/centralamericaandthecaribbean/haiti/6989532/Haiti-earthquake-global-relief-effort-launched.html|title=Haiti earthquake: global relief effort launched|publisher=The Telegraph|date=2010-01-14}}</ref> The Cuban government opened its normally restricted airspace to U.S. government medical evacuation flights, allowing faster evacuation of injured to medical facilities at [[Guantanamo Bay Naval Station|Guantanamo Bay]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/15/AR2010011500930.html?hpid=topnews&sid=ST2010011500929 |title=Relief crews struggle to reach Haiti earthquake victims |publisher=washingtonpost.com |date= |accessdate=2010-01-16}}</ref> ===={{flag|Dominica}}==== The government of Dominica announced a six-month grace period for Haitian nationals living illegally in Dominica, thus protecting them from arrest and deportation.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=1804|title= Six-month grace period for Haitians residing illegally in Dominica|publisher=Dominica News Online|date=2010-01-14}}</ref> Additionally, Dominica has pledged it will send bottled water and dried goods to Haiti. A special account was set up at the National Bank of Dominica for corporate and private aid donations.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=1978|title= Government statement on Dominica’s relief effort in support of Haiti|publisher=Dominica News Online|date=2010-01-15}}</ref> ===={{flag|Dominican Republic}}==== The [[Dominican Republic]], which shares the island of [[Hispaniola]] with Haiti, was the first country to send aid to Haiti.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/01/13/haiti.earthquake.dominican.republic/index.html |title=Dominican Republic aid to Haiti eases historic tensions - CNN.com |publisher=Edition.cnn.com |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> President [[Leonel Fernández]] rallied the international community to help its neighbor to overcome a "real tragedy." Its air force is currently picking up survivors for aid and is transporting trained dogs to sniff for victims under rubble.<ref name="afp">{{cite news|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100113/wl_afp/haitiquakeworldaid_20100113042124/|title=World gears up to help quake-stricken Haiti|author=AFP|date=13 January 2010|publisher=[[Yahoo News]]|accessdate=13 January 2010}}</ref> The government has sent 15 mobile medical units along with 36 doctors including orthopedics, traumatologists, anesthesiologists, and surgeons. In addition, 39 trucks with canned food have been dispatched, along with 15 mobile kitchens and 110 cooks who can prepare 100,000 meals per day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.europapress.es/latam/republicadominicana/noticia-haiti-republica-dominicana-envia-haiti-equipos-emergencia-ayudar-rescate-victimas-20100113162157.html |title=República Dominicana envía a Haití equipos de emergencia para ayudar en el rescate de las víctimas. |publisher=Europapress.es |date=2007-09-18 |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> The airport at El Higuero (8&nbsp;km, 5&nbsp;miles, north of [[Santo Domingo]]) is working as a hub to carry help local and international resources. According to sources, 19 private planes and 14 military helicopters are being used to carry help to Haiti.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://duarte101.com/2010/01/13/donaciones-haiti-naciones-unidas/ |title=Ayudando a Haití |date= |accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref> An air bridge is working between Port-au-Prince and [[Santiago de los Caballeros]] where people are being attended at the Hospital Metropolitano de Santiago (HOMS), a private hospital. Among others, Senator Kelly Bastien (president of the [[Senate of Haiti]]) is receiving medical assistance there.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elcaribe.com.do/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=233408:llevan-al-homs-al-presidente-del-senado-haitiano&catid=104:nacionales&Itemid=115 |title=Llevan al HOMS al presidente del Senado haitiano |date= |accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref> The hospital director stated that "our hospital intends to open a camp in Haiti in order to assist people in the field".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elcaribe.com.do/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=233427:preval-podria-venir-a-republica-dominicana&catid=104:nacionales&Itemid=115 |title=Presidente haitiano podría venir a República Dominicana |date= |accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref> The Dominican Republic Government and a large list of contributors from Banks and private companies donated the sum of RD$486 million (US$13,5 Million). ===={{flag|El Salvador}}==== El Salvador for the time being will send a small contingent of eight firefighters, four Red Cross workers and a specially trained rescue dog. The Salvadoran government has also announced that they will be sending as much help as possible when the [[United Nations]] advise them on what is needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laprensagrafica.com/el-salvador/social/85661-el-salvador-envia-mision-de-ayuda-a-haiti.html |title=El Salvador envía misión de ayuda a Haití |publisher=laprensagrafica.com |date=2010-01-13 |accessdate=2010-01-14}}</ref> On January 15 the government announced it would be sending a second fleet of 40 Armed forces workers to help with the removal of rubble and to aid in the reconstruction of the earthquake-torn country. It was also announced that they would be sending 37 tonnes of goods to help those in need as well as two groups of lifeguards that would help to search for and rescue any missing people.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elsalvador.com/mwedh/nota/nota_completa.asp?idCat=6358&idArt=4430510 |title=Fuerza Armada enviará 40 soldados a Haití |publisher=elsalvador.com |date=2010-01-15 |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> ===={{flag|Grenada}}==== The government of Grenada donated US$100,000.<ref>[http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/SNAA-7ZR8CD?OpenDocument Grenada: Prime Minister announces contribution to assist Haiti]</ref> ===={{flag|Guatemala}}==== President [[Alvaro Colom]] dispatched a military plane with rescue workers to Haiti on 14 January 2010.<ref>[http://www.cadenagramonte.cubaweb.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4759&Itemid=2 ''Presidente de Guatemala envía ayuda a Haití''] on ''www.cadenagramonte.cubaweb.cu'' 13 January 2010</ref> ===={{flag|Honduras}}==== Honduran government officials organized a mission of 15 firefighters, 15 rescue workers, and a team of medics that departed Tegucigalpa on 14 January 2010. In addition to the team of volunteers, a large shipment of food and cement were also sent.<ref>[http://www.latribuna.hn/web2.0/?p=85667 ''Honduras enviará ayuda humanitaria a Haití''] from ''www.latribuna.hn'' 13 January 2010</ref> ===={{flag|Jamaica}}==== Information Minister [[Daryl Vaz]] stated that 150 [[Jamaica Defense Force|JDF]] personnel, armed with technical expertise in a variety of areas, would be participating in the search-and-rescue mission, the paramount exercise to be executed in the aftermath of the earthquake.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100114/lead/lead1.html|title=JDF personnel on rescue mission|publisher=The Jamaica Gleaner|author=Gary Spaulding|date=2010-01-14|accessdate=2010-01-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/help-for-Haiti----p-4-5----Thur--Jan-14--2009---Lead_7325219 |title=Jamaica joins Haiti relief efforts |publisher=The Jamaica Observer |date=2010-01-14|accessdate=2010-01-14}}</ref> [[Digicel]] Jamaica has donated [[United States dollar|US$]]5 million that will go towards non-governmental organisations in Haiti to support the massive relief effort to help rebuild Haiti.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100114/lead/lead4.html|title=Digicel workers killed in quake|publisher=The Jamaica Gleaner|date=2010-01-14|accessdate=2010-01-14}}</ref> Jamaican hospitals are currently on stand-by to admit Haitians in need of medical attention.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/help-for-Haiti----p-4-5----Thur--Jan-14--2009---Lead_7325219|title=Jamaica joins Haiti relief efforts|publisher=The Jamaica Observer|date=2010-01-14|accessdate=2010-01-14}}</ref> ===={{flag|Mexico}}==== The [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mexico)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] will deploy a plan used to aid civilians during natural disasters in Haiti.<ref name="afp"/> As an emergency response the government sent three military aircraft carrying over 20 tons in supplies, as well as satellite communication devices, water treatment plants, electricity generators, and over 160 specialists in search and rescue, health professionals, and engineers sent to set up communications in Haiti. One of these airplanes, with 60 federal policemen, had to abort its mission, due to lack of space at the airport. The water treatment plant had to be returned to Mexico, due to lack of terrestrial transportation. The government also confirmed the imminent departure of the [[Mexican Navy|Navy's]] [[ARM Papaloapan (A411)|ARM ''Papaloapan'']] amphibious lander and [[ARM Huasteco|ARM ''Huasteco'']] hospital ship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100113-713703.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines |title=Mexico To Send Rescue Teams, Doctors, Supplies To Haiti |publisher=thewallstreetjournal |date= |accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.presidencia.gob.mx/en/press/?contenido=52035 |title=President Calderón Urges Mexicans to Support Haiti |publisher=Office of the President of the United Mexican States| date=2010-01-13 |accessdate=2010-01-14}}</ref> During a visit to the National Mexican Red Cross Collection Center, President Felipe Calderón announced that Mexico will make a special donation to Haiti of eight million dollars, which will be channeled through the United Nations Organization.<ref>[http://www.mexicopremiere.com/?p=2960]</ref> ===={{flag|Nicaragua}}==== Nicaragua sent 31 rescuers and military doctors of the Humanitarian Rescue Unit (URH) to Haiti on January 14, 2010, along with humanitarian aid. The URH mission included electrical workers who would participate in rebuilding the damaged electrical system in [[Port-au-Prince]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2010-01/15/content_12811750.htm|title= Nicaragua sends rescuers, military doctors to Haiti |publisher=Xinhua|date=2010-01-14}}</ref> ===={{flag|Panama}}==== Vice President [[Juan Carlos Varela]] has indicated that Panama is willing to help, and pledged that the Panamanian government would provide assistance to the United Nations [[Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs]] (OCHA) in matters of logistical coordination of cooperation. OCHA's Latin America regional offices are in [[Panama City]].<ref name="afp"/> Panama will deploy search-and-rescue experts from the Civil Protection Office and firefighters from the Panama Fire Department, as well as equipment and food supplies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mensual.prensa.com/mensual/contenido/2010/01/13/uhora/local_2010011312101149.asp |title=Última hora: Rescatistas panameños viajarán a Haití |publisher=prensa.com |date=2010-01-13 |accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref> ===={{flag|Puerto Rico}}==== The Puerto Rican government has authorized a mission of workers and physicians to aid in providing search support, medical care and food to the island nation.<ref>[http://www.diariodigital.com.do/articulo,48888,html ''Puerto Rico responde y dispone ayuda para Haití''] from ''DiarioDigitalRD.com'' 17 January 2010</ref> Three contigents of the [[Puerto Rico National Guard]] arrived on 12 January 2010 to provide aerial support via the use of helicopters in relief and recovery efforts.<ref>[http://www.diariodigital.com.do/articulo,48928,html ''Puerto Rico envía tropas hacia Haití''] from ''DiarioDigitalRD.com'' 13 January 2010</ref> ===={{flag|Saint Kitts and Nevis}}==== Prime Minister [[Denzil L. Douglas]] established the Haiti Solidarity Fund at the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank to help the earthquake victims, to enable corporate and individual financial donations towards the relief efforts.<ref>{{cite news | author = | title = PM Douglas announces CARICOM Mission to go to Haiti and establishment of Haiti Solidarity Fund | publisher =Office of the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis | date =January 14, 2010 | url =http://www.sanmarinonotizie.com/?p=907 | accessdate=2010-01-19}}</ref> ===={{TTO}}==== Trinidad and Tobago has committed an immediate relief aid package of $6.3 million Trinidad and Tobago Dollars (USD $1 million) to assist Haiti.{{Fact}} ===={{flag|United States}}==== *President [[Barack Obama]] pledged an initial US$100 million in aid.<ref>{{cite web|author=The Earthtimes |url=http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/303794,us-promises-100-million-dollars-to-haiti-as-relief-efforts-underway.html |title=US promises 100 million dollars to Haiti as relief efforts underway : US World |publisher=Earthtimes.org |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> He said: "My thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been affected by this earthquake. We are closely monitoring the situation and we stand ready to assist the people of Haiti."<ref name="NYT">{{cite news |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/13/world/americas/13haiti.html?hp |title=Quake Rocks Haiti, Causing Widespread Damage |last=Robbins |first=Liz |date=12 January 2010 |work=New York Times |accessdate=2010-01-12}}</ref> At the request of President Obama former Presidents [[Bill Clinton]] and [[George W. Bush]] have agreed to help, forming the [[Clinton Bush Haiti Fund]], a charity organization to aid the victims of the earthquake.<ref>http://www.clintonbushhaitifund.org/about.php</ref><ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2010/01/14/us/politics/politics-us-quake-haiti-obama.html Former Presidents Bush, Clinton to Help on Haiti The New York Times January 14, 2010]</ref> *Elements of the [[United States military]] have been deployed to Haiti as part of [[Operation Unified Response]]. The [[United States Coast Guard]] cutters {{USCGC|Forward|WMEC-911}} and {{USCGC|Mohawk|WMEC-913}}, both arrived in the port of [[Port au Prince, Haiti]], on January 13. A Maritime Intelligence Support Team aboard the ''Forward'' assessed damage to the port.<ref>US Coast Guard press release, Jan 13 2010, http://www.piersystem.com/go/doc/786/452059/</ref> The cutters were supported by the destroyer {{USS|Higgins|DDG-76}}.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34832613|title=First U.S. vessel arrives at Port-au-Prince |date=Jan. 13, 2010|publisher=MSNBC|accessdate=14 January 2010}}</ref> Two [[United States Air Force]] special operations [[MC-130H Combat Talon II]] aircraft also arrived January 13 with emergency supplies, medical units and special tactics teams.<ref>US Air Force press release, Jan 13 2010, http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123185581</ref> Other Coast Guard ships including the {{USCGC|Valiant|WMEC-621}} and the {{USCGC|Tahoma|WMEC-908}} were dispatched.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.navytimes.com/news/2010/01/coastguard_haiti_011310w/ |title=Coast Guard sends cutters, aircraft to Haiti - Navy News, news from Iraq |publisher=Navy Times |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> *As of Jan 14, [[United States Air Force]] Special Tactics personnel were controlling operations of the [[Toussaint L'Ouverture International Airport]] in Port-au-Prince, after having cleared runways and setting-up a 24-hour air traffic control.<ref>Fox 10, WALA TV/Associated Press, Mobile, AL, Jan 14, http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/news/international/dozens-of-cargo-planes-arrive-in-haiti-</ref> *On Jan 15, the aircraft carrier {{USS|Carl Vinson|CVN-70}} arrived off the coast of Port-au-Prince to provide humanitarian aid, with its trained personnel, emergency supplies and 19 [[helicopters]] on deck.<ref>US Navy, press release, Jan 15 2010, http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=50545</ref> *The [[United States Navy]] hospital ship {{USNS|Comfort|T-AH-20}} was deployed to Haiti, as were the guided-missile frigate {{USS|Underwood|FFG-36}}, and the guided missile cruiser {{USS|Normandy|CG-60}}. The Navy also deployed an amphibious group consisting of the amphibious helicopter carrier {{USS|Bataan|LHD-5}} and the dock landing ships {{USS|Fort McHenry|LSD-43}} and {{USS|Carter Hall|LSD-50}}.<ref>{{cite web|last=Reilly |first=Corinne |url=http://hamptonroads.com/node/537343 |title=Local military providing aid in Haiti &#124; HamptonRoads.com &#124; PilotOnline.com |publisher=HamptonRoads.com |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida/AP/story/1422836.html |title=Southcom sending experts, equipment to Haiti - Florida AP |publisher=MiamiHerald.com |date= |accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref><ref name=FACTBOX>{{cite web|url=http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N14193646.htm |title="FACTBOX-U.S. military mobilizes thousands for Haiti relief" Reuters. 14 Jan 2010 21:20:24 GMT |publisher=Alertnet.org |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> *Approximately 2,000 [[United States Marine Corp|United States Marines]] of the [[22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit]] from [[Camp Lejeune]] and 3,000 [[United States Army]] soldiers of the [[82nd Airborne Division]] from [[Fort Bragg]] were sent 14 January.<ref name=FACTBOX/><ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1953445,00.html?xid=rss-topstories}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.tampabay.com/incoming/us-joins-international-aid-mobilization-for-haiti-quake-victims/1065311}}</ref> *Four injured personnel from the United States embassy were evacuated to the [[Guantanamo Bay Naval Base|naval base]] at [[Guantanamo Bay, Cuba]], by United States Coast Guard helicopters.<ref name="usmil">{{Cite news |last = |first = |coauthors = |title = U.S. plans massive military response for Haiti |newspaper = Associated Press |location = |pages = |language = |publisher = |date = 13 January 2010 |url = http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34832613/ns/world_news-haiti_earthquake/?GT1=43001 |accessdate = 13 January 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100113/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/cb_haiti_earthquake | accessdate = 13 January 2010}}</ref> =====State and commercial level===== *[[California]] Governor [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] deployed a specially trained search-and-rescue team to Haiti. California's 70-member rescue team is equipped to conduct around-the-clock search and rescue operations. Its members include firefighters, paramedics, emergency room physicians, structural engineers, heavy equipment specialists, hazardous materials technicians and search dogs.<ref>[http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_14180967?nclick_check=1 Calif. offers rescue aid after major Haiti quake]</ref> *The [[Urban Search and Rescue California Task Force 2]] from [[Los Angeles]] responded to assist in relief efforts.<ref name="big">{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100113/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_us_haiti_earthquake |title=U.S. sending rescue teams to Haiti after big quake |publisher=News.yahoo.com |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref><ref name="usaid">{{cite web|author=Tue&nbsp;Jan&nbsp;12, 9:08&nbsp;pm&nbsp;ET |url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/20100113/pl_usnw/DC36884_1;_ylt=A0geu0siWk1LulkAKAGspph4 |title=USAID Responds Immediately to Haiti Earthquake |publisher=News.yahoo.com |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> *Florida State Emergency Management Team sent two 72-person urban search and rescue teams with personnel from all over the state to engage in the recovery efforts in Haiti.<ref>http://www.floridadisaster.org/eoc/PressReleases/Florida%20Responds%20EOG%20Release.pdf</ref> *[[Royal Caribbean International]] has sent one of its ships to Haiti filled with water, rice, and beans. *Several organizations from Oregon have sent rescue personnel and medical supplies to Haiti.<ref>{{cite web|author=Mangrove Fund |url=http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/01/portland-area_groups_scramble.html |title=Portland-area groups scramble to get help to Haiti &#124; Oregon Local News |publisher=OregonLive.com |date= |accessdate=2010-01-16}}</ref> *The [[Urban Search and Rescue Virginia Task Force 1|Fairfax County, Virginia Urban Search and Rescue Team]] has sent two teams to Haiti to assist in relief efforts.<ref name="big"/><ref name="usaid"/> Members of the [[West Virginia Air National Guard]]'s [[167th Airlift Wing]] loaded 300,000&nbsp;lbs. of emergency management supplies from the [[United States Department of Health and Human Services]] onto pallets for air shipment to Haiti at its air base at the [[Eastern WV Regional Airport|Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport]] in [[Martinsburg, West Virginia|Martinsburg]], [[West Virginia]] on 13 January.<ref name="MetroNews">{{cite web|author=West Virginia MetroNews Network |url=http://www.wvmetronews.com/index.cfm?func=displayfullstory&storyid=34679 |title=WV Air Guard Part of Haiti Relief Effort |publisher=West Virginia MetroNews Network |date= 2010-01-15 |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> Members of the 167th were in charge of preparing the items, including medical supplies and equipment, generators, food and water, tents and air conditioning units, for flight and loading them on the planes.<ref name="MetroNews"/> The 167th Airlift Wing announced that Martinsburg's air base was to continue to serve as a major staging point for U.S. emergency management supplies to Haiti for the foreseeable future.<ref name="MetroNews"/> ==Oceania== ===={{flag|Australia}}==== The Australian government pledged [[Australian dollar|$]]10 million in immediate aid funding. As well as an additional [[Australian dollar|$]]5 million in long term reconstruction aid. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/01/14/2792313.htm|title=Haiti death toll could rival tsunami|publisher=ABC News|date=2010-01-14}}</ref> ===={{flag|New Zealand}}==== The New Zealand government committed [[New Zealand dollar|$]]1 million to relief efforts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10620156 |title=Clinton postpones NZ visit over quake, NZ gives Haiti $1m |publisher=New Zealand Herald |date= |accessdate=2010-01-14}}</ref> ==South America== ===={{flag|Argentina}}==== On 13 January 2010, President [[Cristina Fernández de Kirchner]] pledged the deployment of two Argentine Air Force [[C-130 Hercules]] aircraft carrying various emergency aid. Argentina already had a 600-member force as part of [[MINUSTAH]] peacekeeping operations including the [[Argentine Air Force Mobile Field Hospital‎|Air Force mobile hospital]] treating nearly 1,000 people on the first night following the earthquake and one of the only medical facilities that remained functional around [[Port-au-Prince]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,20797,26587037-5003402,00.html?from=public_rss|title=Only one hospital open in Haiti's quake hit capital|publisher=Courier Mail|date=2010-01-13}}</ref> and two [[UH-1N]] military helicopters, part of UN flight, which carried a number of the more severely injured to the [[Dominican Republic]] for further medical treatment.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/01/13/haiti.updates/index.html?section=cnn_latest|title=Cnn Haiti Earthquake news|date=2010-01-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.clarin.com/diario/2010/01/13/um/m-02119291.htm|title=Argentina enviará un avión con ayuda humanitaria|publisher=Diario Clarín|date=2010-01-13}}</ref> A team of [[White Helmets]] (''Cascos Blancos'') arrived Port-au-Prince on January 16.<ref>[http://www.clarin.com/diario/2010/01/16/um/m-02121268.htm Llegaron a Puerto Príncipe los dos aviones con ayuda argentina]</ref> ===={{flag|Bolivia}}==== The government of Bolivia announced it would contribute food and blood donations to the relief efforts.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2010-01/14/content_12808090.htm|title= L. American nations rush aid to Haiti|publisher=Xinhua|date=2010-01-14}}</ref> ===={{flag|Brazil}}==== President [[Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva]] expressed his sorrow and offered to send USD 15 million in humanitarian aid to Haiti to help reconstruct the country after the devastating earthquake.<ref name="agenciabrasil1">{{cite web|url=http://www.agenciabrasil.gov.br/noticias/2010/01/13/materia.2010-01-13.3429374978/view |title=Ajuda ao Haiti é a maior já enviada pelo Brasil a outros países |publisher=Agenciabrasil.gov.br |date=2009-01-13 |accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref> Furthermore, he promised to visit Haiti as soon as the situation gets back to normal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://g1.globo.com/Noticias/Mundo/0,,MUL1446376-5602,00-LULA+TELEFONA+PARA+OBAMA+E+PEDE+COOPERACAO+NO+HAITI.html|title=Lula telefona para Obama e pede cooperação no Haiti|author=vrt|date=13 January 2010|publisher=G1.com.br|accessdate=13 January 2010}}</ref> Additionally, Brazil will deploy aid in the form of food and supplies. Two [[Cabinet of Brazil|government ministries]] expect to send 600 tons of rice, beans, and powdered milk.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.estadao.com.br/noticias/nacional,brasil-pode-enviar-600-toneladas-de-alimentos-ao-haiti,495231,0.htm |title=Brasil pode enviar 600 toneladas de alimentos ao Haiti |publisher=O Estado de São Paulo |date=2010-01-14 |accessdate=2010-01-14}}</ref> Immediate aid will be dispatched as two [[C-130 Hercules]] aircraft carry, in total, 28&nbsp;tons of food (sugar, powdered milk, sardines and ham), bottled water and other supplies to help the affected people.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://g1.globo.com/Noticias/Mundo/0,,MUL1445375-5602,00.html|title=Jobim já embarcou rumo ao Haiti|author=vrt|date=13 January 2010|publisher=G1.com.br|accessdate=13 January 2010}}</ref> Four smaller aircraft will also be sent with relief workers, since a larger [[C-137 Stratoliner#Variants of other militaries|Boeing KC-137]] of the [[Brazilian Air Force]] was unable to land on 13 January.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://g1.globo.com/Noticias/Mundo/0,,MUL1446450-5602,00-AVIAO+DA+FAB+COM+TONELADAS+DE+MANTIMENTOS+DECOLA+PARA+O+HAITI.html|title=Avião da FAB com 13 toneladas de mantimentos decola para o Haiti|author=vrt|date=13 January 2010|publisher=G1.com.br|accessdate=13 January 2010}}</ref> In addition, the [[Brazilian Navy]] will deploy a ship to Haiti with equipment capable of producing drinkable water.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.diariodecanoas.com.br/site/noticias/geral,canal-8,ed-60,ct-212,cd-238258.htm|title=Marinha enviará ao Haiti navio com equipamento que produz água potável|author=vrt|date=13 January 2010|publisher=[[Diário de Canoas]]|accessdate=13 January 2010}}</ref> This is Brazil's largest foreign aid contribution in response to a natural disaster.<ref name="agenciabrasil1"/> State governors [[José Serra]] and [[Sérgio Cabral]] have offered supplemental resources to the federal government's assistance efforts, such as geologists, firefighters, [[detection dog]]s and field hospitals.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://g1.globo.com/Noticias/Mundo/0,,MUL1446334-5602,00-SERRA+E+CABRAL+COLOCAM+A+DISPOSICAO+RECURSOS+DOS+ESTADOS+PARA+AJUDAR+HAITI.html|title=Serra e Cabral colocam a disposição recursos dos estados para ajudar Haiti|author=vrt|date=13 January 2010|publisher=G1.com.br|accessdate=13 January 2010}}</ref> The headquarters of the Brazilian-led [[MINUSTAH]] was destroyed in the quake. The Brazilian Army forces' building remains intact, however. The Brazilian army is currently doing its work on foot due to the amount of debris on roads. With the largest contingent of foreign troops in Haiti, Brazil's servicemen are providing help in the search for survivors.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://noticias.uol.com.br/ultnot/internacional/2010/01/13/ult1859u2190.jhtm|title=População do Haiti procura base brasileira para socorro e auxílio de feridos|author=vrt|date=13 January 2010|publisher=[[UOL News]]|accessdate=13 January 2010}}</ref> The [[Brazilian Army]] is also sending 18 detection dogs to help with the body search.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/bichos/ult10006u679144.shtml|title= Cães brasileiros ajudarão em salvamentos no Haiti |author=vrt|date=13 January 2010|publisher=[[Folha Online]]|accessdate=13 January 2010}}</ref> ===={{flag|Chile}}==== President [[Michelle Bachelet]] sent Juan Gabriel Valdés, first chief of the UN mission in Haiti, as presidential delegate to coordinate the humanitarian aid sent by Chile. The presidential airplane was used to send the first convoy to Haiti, arriving in the morning of January 14.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emol.com/noticias/nacional/detalle/detallenoticias.asp?idnoticia=393748|title=Ministros de RR.EE. y Defensa coordinan con Valdés ayuda para Haití|author=El Mercurio|date=2010-01-13|accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref> ===={{flag|Colombia}}==== President [[Alvaro Uribe|Álvaro Uribe Vélez]] expressed solidarity with the Haitian people and announced that [[Government of Colombia|his government]] will be on alert and ready to provide help to Haiti. On January 14, a [[C-130]] aircraft departed for Haiti with three tons of rescue, medical and security supplies, a mobile military hospital, several medical and rescue teams plus search and rescue trained dogs. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eltiempo.com/mundo/latinoamerica/colombia-ofrece-ayuda-a-haiti-por-el-fuerte-terremoto_6938807-1 |title= Gobierno de Colombia anunció su ayuda a Haití tras el fuerte sismo |publisher=El Tiempo |date= |accessdate=2010-01-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wradio.com.co/nota.aspx?id=937776|title=Avión colombiano llevará hoy primeras ayudas para Haití |publisher=W Radio |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> The [[Ministry of National Defense (Colombia)|National Defense Ministry]] and [[Colombian Air Force]] enabled several military bases and international airports as regional hubs for humanitarian logistics from other Haiti-supporting countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fac.mil.co/?idcategoria=46697&facmil_2008_2009=a1b1316f3100321578333be756f0da24|title=Comunicado a la opinión pública|publisher=Fuerza Aerea Colombiana |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> ===={{flag|Ecuador}}==== An Ecuadorian government delegation arrived in Haiti on January 13 with 5 tons of food. A search and rescue team comprising members of the Quito Fire Department, Red Cross, police, and military also arrived on January 13.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmrree.gov.ec/2010/bol005.asp|title=ECUADOR ENVIA AYUDA PARA DAMNIFICADOS POR EL TERREMOTO EN HAITÍ|publisher=Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio e Intergracion, Ecuador|date=2010-01-13|accessdate=2010-01-14}}</ref> ===={{flag|Guyana}}==== President [[Bharrat Jagdeo]] announced US$1 million in financial assistance for Haiti.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_news?id=161582011|title=Haiti in ruins|last=Rampersad|first=Curtis|date=14 January 2010|publisher=[[Trinidad & Tobago Express]]|accessdate=14 January 2010}}</ref> ===={{flag|Paraguay}}==== Paraguay has dispatched 12 humanitarian workers including doctors and surgeons and over 56.000 kilograms of food to Haiti on 14 January 2010.<ref>[http://www.abc.com.py/abc/nota/66375-Paraguay-env%C3%ADa-ayuda-humanitaria-a-Hait%C3%AD/ ''Paraguay envía ayuda humanitaria a Haití''] from ''www.abc.com.py'' 14 January 2010</ref> ===={{flag|Peru}}==== Peru has sent 23 tons of food and 1 ton of medical supplies; Peruvian aid will gradually reach 100 tons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://elcomercio.pe/noticia/397488/gobierno-se-movilizo-enviar-ayuda-humanitaria-devastada-haiti |title=El mundo se solidariza con Haití y el Perú envió 24 toneladas de ayuda &#124; El Comercio Perú |publisher=Elcomercio.pe |date= |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> Also, 18 health professionals and 2 field hospitals suited for emergency surgical interventions will be sent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=116102&sectionid=351020706|title=Latin American nations send aid to Haiti|publisher=presstv.com|date=2010=01-14|accessdate=2010-01-14}}</ref> Peru's MINUSTAH contingent, consisting of 205 peacekeeping troops, will help in Haiti's reorganization.<ref name="afp"/> ===={{flag|Suriname}}==== Suriname has dispatched military and police personnel to Haiti, as well as blankets and rice.<ref>[http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/0/D2610B07EF9BB687C22576AE00576AF9?OpenDocument Celebrities Support Haiti Relief Efforts]</ref> ===={{flag|Uruguay}}==== Uruguay has sent two water purifying plants donated by the national water management company, as well as a team of trained rescuers. The aid was flown to Haiti by an [[Argentine Air Force]] C-130.<ref>{{cite web|http://www.google.com/hostednews/epa/article/ALeqM5i7eLWUgsv1tO7L-OjaQhBeXkmknQ |title=Uruguay dona a Haití dos plantas potabilizadoras de agua para las víctimas |publisher=EFE |date= |accessdate=2010-01-16}}</ref> ===={{flag|Venezuela}}==== Foreign Minister [[Nicolás Maduro]] ordered 50 members of the "Army of Peace" called brigade "Simón Bolívar" from his country to transport food and aid.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mre.gov.ve/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3124:-venezuela-enviara-ayuda-humanitaria-a-haiti&catid=2:actualidad&Itemid=44|title=Venezuela enviará ayuda humanitaria a Haití |publisher=Gobierno Bolivariano de Venezuela|date=2010-01-12|accessdate=2010-01-14}}</ref> The Foreign Ministry has also set up a collection center outside the Casa Amarilla in Caracas so Venezuelans can donate food, water, clothes, and other goods for the people of Haiti.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mre.gov.ve/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3130:se-instala-centro-de-acopio-en-la-casa-amarilla-en-apoyo-al-pueblo-haitiano&catid=2:actualidad&Itemid=44|title=Se instala centro de acopio en la Casa Amarilla en apoyo al pueblo haitiano|publisher=Gobierno Bolivariano de Venezuela|date=2010-01-13|accessdate=2010-01-14}}</ref> Friday 25 other members of the brigade "Simón Bolívar" followed.<ref>http://www.jungewelt.de/2010/01-16/061.php</ref> Two Venezuelan Navy ships are "loading the more than 1,200 tons of food such as pasta, sugar and milk, among others, and once we have filled those ships, undoubtedly will be shipped to Haiti" said Luis Díaz Curvelo, National Chief of Lifeguards.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.noticias24.com/actualidad/noticia/139736/|title=Venezuela enviará un cargamento de 1.200 toneladas de alimentos hacia Haití |publisher=Gobierno Bolivariano de Venezuela|date=2010-01-12|accessdate=2010-01-17}}</ref> ==See also== *[[2010 Haiti earthquake]] *[[List of earthquakes in Haiti]] ==References== {{reflist|3}} ==External links== *[http://ocha.unog.ch/fts/pageloader.aspx?page=emerg-emergencyDetails&emergID=15797 HAITI - Earthquakes - January 2010 Total Humanitarian Funding] *[http://ocha.unog.ch/fts/reports/daily/ocha_R10_E15797_asof___1001171854.pdf HAITI - Earthquakes - January 2010 Table A: List of all commitments/contributions and pledges as of 17 January 2010], [[Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs|OCHA]] * [http://www.newsweek.com/id/231131/output/print Why Haiti Matters] by U.S. President Barack Obama, ''[[Newsweek magazine]]'' {{2010 Haiti earthquake}} [[Category:2010 Haiti earthquake]] [[Category:2010 Haiti earthquake relief|*]] [[Category:2010 in international relations]] [[Category:International responses to natural disasters]]'