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This website is a centralized database of relief efforts in aid of Vincentians displaced by the La Soufriere volcanic eruption.
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This website is a centralized database of relief efforts in aid of Vincentians displaced by the La Soufriere volcanic eruption.
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The La Soufriere Volcano on the island of St. Vincent transitioned from a diffusive to an explosive eruption on April 9, 2021, less than 24 hours after an evacuation order was mandated by the country's prime minister to residents within the red zone near the volcano. This led to the evacuation of over 16,000 people from the zone that faced immediate danger in the north of the island. Since then, the lives of these families and the rest of the 100,000 plus people on the main island have been transformed into uncertainty with heavy ashfall, growing water shortage and intermittent explosions from the volcano. Many families remain on the island in shelters and host homes and can remain there for as long as 6 months.
The La Soufriere volcano is the country's highest peak at 4049ft. It has recorded five explosive eruptions since record keeping begain in 1718, 1812, 1902, 1979 and 2021.
The most recent eruption in 2021 was pre-empted by a diffusive eruption, which began in late December of 2020. This eruption then became explosive beginning April 9, 2021.
Your donations will help contribute to the immediate relief and extended recovery of those displaced by the volcano on the island. Donations can be made via three pathways below:
We created this site after seeing a need for a cohesive platform to use on social media sites and accounts that will help give direction about how and where to give outside of drive events. The site will be evergreen. That means that long-term relief efforts will be updated on this site for aid well into the future. All sources have been vetted for authenticity as non-profit organizations or individuals associated with Vincentian communities within the country and in the diaspora.
One common space with multiple channels for giving, such as GofundMe, drop off donations or diplomatic arrangements.
Clear information given about the crisis and needs, with focused and objetive giving.
Donor organizations can find partners and/or channel needs as donations continue through out the eruption and during recovery.
To learn more about St. Vincent and the Grenadines and about life before the 2021 eruption, visit the websites below:
Items Needed
Canned food, water, dried grains and legumes, rice, flour, milk, seasonings, baby food, food for diabetics. Please be mindful of donating food high in sodium and sugar as they can lead to dehydration and possible hypertensive urgency cases.
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD
With heavy ash fall, there is an increasing need for medicine to treat asthma. Also needed is first aid kits, pain medicine, disinfectant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, baby wipes, pampers. Masks, gloves and face shields are especially needed to continue guarding evacuees from the COVID-19 virus.
MEDICINE AND TOILETRIES
Bed and bath linen, clothing for adults and children. Evacuation kits, emergency tools and lighting, N95 masks, disposable utensils, portable charging devices, writing and crafting items/stationery.
EVACUATION ITEMS