Emergency Preparedness & Response FundEmergency Preparedness & Response

Climate-related and natural disasters such as tsunamis and earthquakes can cause major devastation, wiping away homes, schools, hospitals, roadways and the very businesses that communities rely on to make a living. By investing in the Help Now fund, you make it possible for Planeterra to help at-risk communities by developing emergency response plans, providing targeted aid and relief during a disaster and helping the area recover and rebuild more quickly and effectively.

2010 Haiti Earthquake Relief

2010 Haiti Earthquake Relief ›

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

On January 12th 2010 Haiti was devastated by a powerful 7.0 earthquake. In response to the earthquake in Haiti, we sent out an urgent appeal asking for donations to help support the survivors of this disaster. With an estimated 3 million people affected and wide-spread damage throughout Port-au-Prince, donations helped to provide immediate assistance and... Read More ›

2010 Peru Flood Relief

2010 Peru Flood Relief ›

Ccaccaccollo Community, Peru

Only about half way through the rainy season, a 72 hour period of torrential rains caused entire communities to be evacuated due to massive flooding, washed out roads, collapsed houses and bridges, fields of crops were destroyed and all access to Machu Picchu was cut off causing 2000 tourists to be evacuated by helicopter over... Read More ›

2011 East Africa Drought Relief

2011 East Africa Drought Relief ›

Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kenya

The drought in the eastern Horn of Africa is the worst humanitarian crisis in a generation. More than 11 million people in Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia and Djibouti are in need of humanitarian assistance. Everyday over 1000 refugees flood across the border into Kenya. None of them have food or water. Read More ›

2011 Thai Flood Relief

2011 Thai Flood Relief ›

Ayutthaya, Thailand

In the Fall of 2011, Planeterra and G Adventures raised over $3000 for Thai Flood Relief in just 26 hours. These funds were used to support small communities affected by flooding in Northern Thailand. The project specifically involved equipping the communities with a long term and sustainable solution: hydroponic gardens. Read More ›

Kenya Drought Survival Program

Kenya Drought Survival Program ›

Northern Kenya

This project provides microgrants to support small enterprises led by women in the drought stricken region of Northern Kenya. Read More ›