Sept. 23, 2022, 7:03 a.m.
Volume 3, Resources 19: How to Help Puerto Rico, Jackson, and Pakistan
Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice
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Hi friends! Today is a resource week and there is a lot going on. I got my Covid-19 bivalent booster last week. I’ll get my flu shot soon. I hope that you are as well. Jackson, Mississippi is having a water crisis. Puerto Rico has been devastated by another hurricane. Iranian woman are burning their hijabs and cutting their hair in protest of the murder of Mahsa Amini, who was murdered by “morality police” for wearing her hijab incorrectly. Flooding in Pakistan has taken 1,300 lives and displaced over 33 million people.
So today’s resources are going to be a small round-up of ways to help. I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling pretty helpless so it helps to be able to focus my efforts when I can.
Resource #1: Puerto Rico
How to help people in Puerto Rico recover from Hurricane Fiona via NPR
How to Help Puerto Rico After Hurricane Fiona via The Cut
This Twitter thread:
Puerto Rico never recovered from the devastation of Hurricane Maria (2017). Now, the island is completely flooded and without electricity again.
— anna maría (@onlyannamaria) September 19, 2022
Please DO NOT DONATE to the Red Cross or FEMA. Instead, send support to trusted local organizations [THREAD]: pic.twitter.com/jXrdXo0WKB
Resource #2: Jackson, Mississippi
How to Help People Affected by the Water Crisis in Jackson, Mississippi via TIME
Jackson, Mississippi, Is Facing an Emergency Water Shortage—Here’s How You Can Help via Vogue
This Twitter thread:
tons of people across the state and across the country have been asking how they can help with the Jackson water crisis.. #jxnwatercrisis
— Maze 👣 (@MaisieBrownJxn) August 30, 2022
here’s what i’ve compiled and will add to this week: 🧵
Resource #3: Pakistan
Pakistan is facing major flooding and damage. Here’s how you can help via Fortune
How to Help Victims of Pakistan's Record-Breaking Flooding via marie claire
How to help Pakistan as it struggles with relentless flooding via Los Angeles Times
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