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Philippines Earthquake & Typhoon Relief
Posted on Nov 12, 2025
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Powerful Earthquakes Continue to Devastate the Philippines —
Thousands Need Your Help

From earthquakes to typhoons, the Philippines continues to be struck by devastating destruction, the most recent earthquake just today, Northwest of Basco. Homes have been reduced to rubble, families torn apart, and thousands are now desperate for aid.
At least 70 lives have been lost, and many more people remain injured or missing.

Countless families are now sleeping in the open, huddled together as aftershocks continue to shake what’s left of their world.

Clean water — the most basic human need — is now dangerously scarce. With water systems shattered and power lines down, entire communities face the growing threat of deadly disease.

Our Disaster Aid International partners, Disaster Aid UK & Ireland and Disaster Aid Australia, are on the ground bringing hope through SkyHydrant™ water filtration systems. Each SkyHydrant™ can provide over 10,000 litres of safe drinking water every day, enough for up to 1,000 people. These remarkable systems require no electricity and can transform contaminated water into clean, safe water within minutes.

We cannot do this without you. Every donation helps us send more aid to those who need it most in the Philippines. Please, help us deliver clean water and restore dignity, health, and hope to the people of the Philippines.

👉 DONATE now

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Hurricane Melissa
Posted on Oct 29, 2025
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Hurricane Melissa has caused devastation in Jamaica. The largest storm on record to hit the area has caused widespread flooding and major damage to homes, businesses and hospitals. The 300km/hr winds blew out windows and lifted roof tops clear off homes. Major hospitals saw such damage that they've had to evacuate patients. 
 
Disaster Aid Canada is in communication with our Disaster Aid International partners and on-location Rotary Clubs to get help to those who need it most.
We will be updating this story as we get more information from the region.
 
Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.
Please consider donating today. Thank you for your support.
 
Please donate to support the relief efforts from Hurricane Melissa.
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Earthquake Support in Myanmar & Thailand
Posted on Mar 29, 2025
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May 2025 Update on Efforts in Myanmar and Thailand:

Donations have just been sent to our Disaster Aid International partners, Disaster Aid Thailand, with support from Disaster Aid Australia. Funds will support earthquake victims in Mandalay and Sagaing, Myanmar. These funds were made possible by members of The Rotary Club of Woodstock-Oxford, who saw the opportunity to double the impact of their donation with our 20/20 matching campaign, turning a $20,000 donation into $40,000.

Our 20/20 campaign was in honor of Our 20/20 campaign marked Disaster Aid Canada's two decades of providing essential humanitarian relief and aid to communities both locally and globally. In honor of this significant milestone, Disaster Aid Canada began a special initiative in partnership with the family of the late Jake Bruinewoud, a cherished member of Rotary and an esteemed board member of Disaster Aid Canada. In a heartfelt gesture, the Bruinewoud family pledged $20,000 to match every donation made to Disaster Aid Canada, including this donation from the RC Woodstock-Oxford.

Thank you to all the donors and supporters of these campaigns. Though the 20/20 campaign is now closed, your donations can still make a difference. Please donate.

 

Urgent Appeal: Help Us Rebuild Lives After Devastating Earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that struck Myanmar and Thailand, thousands of families have been left homeless, struggling to survive without access to clean water, food, or medical care. Entire communities have been reduced to rubble, with homes, schools, and essential infrastructure destroyed. The need for immediate assistance is urgent.

At Disaster Aid Canada, we are committed to bringing relief and hope to those affected, but we can’t do it without your help.

Your donation will allow us to: Provide emergency supplies—food, water, blankets, and essential household items—to families in crisis. Support long-term recovery by supplying materials to rebuild homes and restore communities. Work with local Disaster Aid International partners such as Disaster Aid Thailand to ensure aid reaches those who need it most, as quickly as possible.

Rebuilding lives takes time, but with your generosity, we can help these communities recover and become more resilient in the face of future disasters. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. Please consider donating today. Together, we can bring hope, relief, and a path to recovery for those who have lost everything.

PLEASE DONATE. Donate now and help us make an impact.

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California Wildfire Support
Posted on Jan 10, 2025
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California Wildfire Support

The wildfires currently devastating Los Angeles and surrounding areas have caused an immeasurable loss of life and property. With the fires still barely contained and continuing to spread by wind, communities are facing overwhelming destruction and heartbreak.

Disaster Aid Canada is in touch with our Rotary and Disaster Aid International  partners and will support the efforts they’re making in the area to provide aid to those affected during this critical time. The funds received will go to support Rotary District 5280 and their charitable foundation specific to resources and aid following these fires.

We will continue to monitor the campaign initiatives in the area and update our donors on the impact of their generous donations.

Your contribution can make a significant difference to those in need in California affected by this tragedy. Thank you for your support.

 
 
PLEASE DONATE Please consider donating to help. 
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Lebanon Emergency Support
Posted on Nov 22, 2024
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The situation in Lebanon continues to worsen as people are forced from their homes and lands with only what they can carry. Families, children, and the elderly are given as little as a 5-minute warning to take what little supplies they have and have to flee to primarily public schools for shelter. These schools are not equipped or designed for daily living, and there is much need for supplies to keep them safe and protected from upcoming winter conditions. 
Disaster Aid International partners are collaborating with Rotary Clubs in Lebanon to ensure funds are sent for the immediate needs of the displaced Lebanese people.
 
The focus is to help provide clean water, food, winter supplies, mattresses, hygiene, and medical needs. Many schools have Rotary installed water filtration systems that require maintenance and upkeep for the volume. 
 
We will continue to monitor the campaign initiatives in the area and update our donors on the impact of their generous donations.
 
 
PLEASE DONATE Please consider donating to help the displaced people of Lebanon.
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Update on Maui Wildfire Relief
Posted on Oct 30, 2023
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UPDATE October 2023:

The aftermath of the summer wildfires in Lahaina and upcountry Maui will be felt for a long time. Our project partner, Disaster Aid USA, deployed their Lead DART director to Maui to assess projects for support. His report shared so much continued need in the area and our teams are getting to work to put your donation funds into the hands of those that need it most. The people there are in need of all the love and help they can get because this is a long-term problem. 

The first of the supported projects is to help a local service group fill in the gaps where government agencies aren’t by providing school supplies and temporary schools to kids affected by the fire. They provide community events to lift the kids' spirits such as family movie nights and they will be hosting a Thanksgiving celebration. Kids are some of the most emotionally hard hit by the realities of the fire. Money donated will continue to support much-needed school support as well as councilors to assist folks with mental health issues. 

Another supported project is focusing on providing financial assistance to those who have lost jobs and homes in the fire, so far they have provided assistance to 900 families. In addition, they have been operating a food bank that is providing not only food but other necessities. Most of the people they are serving are either not insured or underinsured and are having difficulty getting assistance to clear debris from their property. The next step is for Disaster Aid USA to provide a Disaster Aid trailer to help with debris removal and tool access and to help coordinate more volunteers to clean up.

We will continue to provide updates on the work your support is funding in Maui. Thank you for all that you help us do.

Please continue to support these people as they rebuild. PLEASE DONATE so we can help those in need with vital aid and resources.

 

 
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2024 Update on Ukraine Support for Children
Posted on Feb 09, 2024
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Stand with UkraineHelp Provide Psychological Rehabilitation for Children in Ukraine.

Update on Ukraine - February 2024
 
Daily, more and more Ukrainian children are traumatized by war, waking up from explosions and gunshots. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine creates immense difficulty and suffering, so we must unite to help those who need it most. Children are more vulnerable to the psychological trauma of war and need help to work through their grief. Schools became targets and many have been destroyed or damaged by heavy artillery.
 
Disaster Aid Canada supports the Rotary Club of Khariv Victory projects focused on Psychological Rehabilitation for Children in Ukraine. These humanitarian programs include access to specialists, education, rest, new friendships, and more support for kids affected by this ongoing war. These centers of rehabilitation are for children who have lost one or both parents and will help over 600 children. They are in response to multiple requests from our previously supported shelters for Internally Displaced People (IDPs).
 
Your help is greatly appreciated, please donate what you can to support these projects. Donate
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Morocco Earthquake Recovery Appeal
Posted on Sep 15, 2023
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The Earthquake in Morocco on September 8th, 2023 was unlike any seen in the region in over a century. Rarely are earthquakes and aftershocks of this magnitude seen in Morocco and the impact was immense. 
 
Thousands were lost, killed, trapped, injured, and left homeless, over 300,000 people affected. 
 
Providing assistance in the area has been limited in the days following the disaster. Disaster Aid Canada has been in touch with our Disaster Aid International partners to ensure the aid we are able to provide will get to those who need it most. We have partnered with Disaster Aid UK & Ireland, as we did in response to the Turkey Earthquake earlier this year. Our efforts will be focused on future re-building efforts and any additional relief we can help provide. 
 
We will continue to update our supporters on the impact your donations make on the people of Morocco.
 
Please donate today. Thank you.
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