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Help Twitter help Haiti.

Haiti needs our hope and our help. We encourage everyone to engage and stay connected—the life cycle of this humanitarian endeavor must extend long after the initial burst of compassion. Communication and hope during events like these are important, but real participation on even the most modest level is critical. On this page, you'll find resources we've researched to help you learn about what’s happening in and around Haiti as well as simple and effective methods to donate directly to the cause.
Thanks, Biz Stone & Evan Williams

On Friday, January 22, we’ll be tuning in to watch the Hope for Haiti Now telethon at 8 PM EST hosted by George Clooney, Wyclef Jean and CNN's Anderson Cooper on a variety of networks. Everyone is coming together for this amazing event, so thanks to all of the folks involved. We’ll be watching from Twitter HQ.
See live tweets from the show here.

Are you looking to learn more about the crisis in Haiti?

For information on what is happening on the ground, check out these Twitter lists:

For updates from the field, see how these accounts are helping daily in relief efforts:

To make a direct donation, try these organizations:

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What people are saying on Twitter

Here are Twitter’s Top Ten Tips for Non-Profit Users.

Are you a non-profit or charity organization seeking advice on how to best use Twitter to Help Haiti?

Any non-profit organization on Twitter should first make sure to check out our business best practices by reading Twitter 101 for Business. To add to that, we’ve pulled together some more ideas to help you spread the word.

1

Give information about your cause

Information is power, and it is paramount that your followers see your tweets as useful, truthful, and up-to-date commentary. Consistently delivering quality information about your work in rebuilding Haiti is the key to success.

2

Use your bio to be specific about what you are doing to help Haiti

Use your Twitter bio to engage readers by being as specific as possible about what you are doing to help Haiti.

3

Use media

Help your followers connect with your cause by using photos and video whenever possible. Check out @charitywater to see how a photo of the day feature can integrate seamlessly into your Twitter stream and show people how they can best help Haiti.

4

Focus on Accomplishments and ways progress is being made

Tell positive stories of triumph and tell your followers the ways that your organization is making a tangible impact.

5

Find a Twitter role model

For non-profit organizations, it’s a good idea to find a few high-profile users within your field and watch how they use their account. See our suggestions above for great accounts in the field of Haiti relief work.

6

Search for people talking about you and jump in the conversation!

It’s important to find out what people are saying about your organization on Twitter, and to respond to questions or concerns they may have.

7

Re-tweet often

Don’t forget to engage with other non-profit organizations, supporters and partners. If another organization has a positive story to tell about their relief efforts, tell your followers! Many non-profit accounts have success by doing this regularly and by participating in popular Follow Fridays to encourage their followers to engage with other accounts.

8

Make a list!

Following a list you like or making a list of your own are both great ways for like non-profit organizations and committed causes to get together and spread the word. We’ve suggested a few great Haiti lists above.

9

Don’t avoid getting personal

Share the personality of your organization with your readers to up engagement and talk about personal experiences on the ground trying to help.

10

Tweet Often

The cardinal rule of keeping your followers committed to your cause is making sure you update often. So go tweet!

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