Friend,

This year, the world watched in disbelief as several emergencies unfolded in Haiti, bringing so much pain and destruction. In an already unstable environment, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, followed closely by a tropical storm, plunged Haiti even deeper into a humanitarian crisis. Three months later, Haitians still need our support. You have an opportunity to double your gift today, and we hope you'll take it. Please act quickly to have your donation MATCHED.

This past summer, there was no time to wait: Many Haitians suffered traumatic injuries that required surgery and many more lost access to the essential health services they urgently needed. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) responded with additional medical teams, equipment, and other necessities to support those most in need.

Three months after the quake, our teams are providing care for ailments associated with a lack of sanitation and poor living conditions, including skin lesions, acute respiratory infections, and parasites. MSF teams also distributed essential items like jerrycans, water purification tablets, soap, blankets and mosquito nets to help families build shelters and reduce the health risks associated with unsanitary conditions. In light of all this, we can’t afford to turn away just because the news cycle has moved on.

The situation in Haiti shows us how emergency care requires support that goes beyond responding in the immediate aftermath of a natural or man-made disaster. Our teams are on the ground when emergencies happen and often stay there even after the headlines fade.

Friend, we're asking for your help today to address Haiti's urgent need for humanitarian aid and respond to similar emergencies as they arise around the world. Our teams are ready to save lives when emergencies happen—but we rely on the support of our generous donors to help us address ongoing needs and unexpected challenges. A simple way to maximize your impact is to make a gift right now, and we’ll MATCH it up to $307,000 thanks to generous donors Worthington & Margaret Mayo-Smith.

Every dollar you give before November 30 will be MATCHED to provide double the impact to our patients in more than 70 countries.

P.S. If your Giving Week gift and our email have crossed paths, we sincerely thank you for your generosity!

All gifts given, up to $307,000, will be doubled through 11:59 PM EST on 11/30. Every dollar you give will be matched with $1. Gifts received after the match has been met will not be matched, but will be used where needed most.