The Australian fires are blazing through 20-million acres. They have destroyed at least 1,300 homes. Left thousands of residents and tourists stranded and trapped. They have claimed at least 25 lives. It is estimated that over half a billion wild animals have also perished in the blaze. Being so far away we can feel helpless. But even a small donation can go a long way. Here's where you can help.
- WIRES, a wildlife rescue nonprofit.
- The World Wildlife Fund Australiais focusing its efforts towards koala conservation.
- The RSPCA New South Wales is helping evacuate, rescue and treat threatened pets and wildlife.
- The Australian Red Cross.
- The Salvation Army Australia.
- The St. Vincent de Paul Society, which is helping evacuated families recover with food, clothes & household items.
- Foodbank, the largest hunger-relief charity in Australia.
- Donate using Givit - providing food, toiletries and household items.
- The New South Wales Rural Fire Service, created for families of volunteer firefighters who have been killed on duty.
- The Country Fire Service in South Australia is accepting donations.
- The Rural Fire Brigades Associationto support firefighters in Queensland.