We are saddened by the climate catastrophes happening in Libya and Morocco and the thousands of lives that have been lost. In response, we have launched two campaigns to support survivors of the tragedies. The devastating floods in Libya, resulting from a dam bursting during a severe storm, have caused widespread destruction throughout the country….
Communities in Maui have been devastated by unprecedented wildfires that have swept across the island. With nearly 100 dead, thousands uprooted from their homes, and countless homes destroyed, we need your help to stand with affected communities. Donate to the Maui Strong Fund at the Hawaii Community Foundation to help bring shelter, food, financial assistance…
Thank you to everyone who supported CAAP’s disaster relief fund to benefit organizations serving those affected by last month’s devastating earthquake. In a matter of days, you maximized our matching funds and CAAP granted a total of $113,879 with $84,865 of those donations granted to the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) and $29,014 to Oxfam…
In response to the powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquakes that struck communities in Syria and Turkey on February 6, 2023, the Center for Arab American Philanthropy, which is the nation’s only Arab American community foundation, immediately launched a nationwide fundraiser to help bring relief to those affected by this tragic event. So far, the appeal has raised $75,434,…
On September 18, Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico and knocked out power across the island. With more than 30 inches of rain, flooding and mudslides damaged roads and bridges to the mountains, leaving small communities stranded without food and medical care. More than three weeks later, over 80,000 people in Puerto Rico are still struggling…
Pakistan has declared a national emergency as massive floods attributed to climate change continue to devastate the country. Nearly half a million people have been displaced by record-breaking rains and flooding that have killed more than a thousand people, a third of them are estimated to be children. Over 30 million people have been…
The destruction caused by Hurricane Maria is intense, and Puerto Rico remains in a desperate state as houses have been washed away, the island’s electrical grid has been crippled, and highways have been damaged beyond repair. More than three weeks after the hurricane made landfall, entire communities are still isolated. The problems facing Puerto Rico…