Help European flood victims

As the climate crisis continues to unfurl, we’ve seen unprecedented weather patterns lead to many serious natural disasters worldwide. Today we’re going to highlight one charity whose mission has been to combat the destruction brought upon by these crises and bring aid to those most affected and in need. The GlobalGiving Foundation out of Washington, D.C. has been providing emergency relief to areas worldwide that have been impacted by natural disasters, both with immediate support and long-term relief and recovery work. Currently they are raising funds for those affected by the floods in Western Europe. In case you missed it, just last week a significant portion of Germany and Belgium were hit with torrential rainstorms that caused major flooding across the countries. Flooding has also impacted downs in the Netherlands and Switzerland. The scale of this disaster is unlike anything the area has ever seen, with a death toll of at least 120 with thousands still missing, and entire neighborhoods in ruin after days of heavy downpours. Large parts of the region have been cut off from communicating due to the storm, and currently first responders are working on accounting for at least 1,300 people in Germany alone. The GlobalGiving Foundation is utilizing donations to remedy this catastrophic tragedy, and with the funds they raise they will help first responders meet survivors’ immediate needs for food, fuel, clean water, hygiene products, and shelter. Then once the initial relief work is complete, they will transition to support longer-term recovery efforts run by local, vetted organizations in the region. You can learn more about the GlobalGiving Foundation and donate directly to their cause through us at Move the Chain.