There are many ways for private organizations and individuals to contribute to the CERF:
1. Online Donations at www.rapiddisasterrelief.org
Through this online donations portal, US and UK taxpayers can make tax deductible donations to CERF. Your donation will be channelled through the United Nations Foundation, a U.S. 501 (c)(3) public charity (for taxpayers in the United States) and the Charities Aid Foundation (for taxpayers in the United Kingdom)
2. Payment by Check (Eligible for US tax deduction)
Checks need to be made out to the United Nations Foundation. The memo line of the checks should read “Donation to CERF”.
Checks should be mailed to:
United Nations Foundation/Central Emergency Response Fund
P.O. Box 96721
Washington DC 20090-6721
USA
Please include your name and contact details so that we can track and respond to your contribution accordingly.
Note: US tax deductible donations can also be made via money order or wire transfer. Please contact the United Nations Foundation for more information.
3. Deposit of wire transfer to the CERF bank account: (Not eligible for US tax deduction)
Bank details:
JP Morgan Chase Bank - NY, NY - USA
Account Name: Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)
Account Number: 485 002671
Swift Code: CHAS US 33
ABA Code: 021-000-021
Reference: 'Name of the contributor' donation to CERF for 2011
Please include your name and contact details so that we can track and respond to your contribution accordingly.
4. Donation from a cellphone (Only if you are in the United States)
Text CERF to 90999 to give $5 to the CERF.
Your donation will help the United Nations provide more timely and reliable humanitarian assistance to those affected by natural disasters and armed conflicts, such as the famine in the Horn of Africa.
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Note: If you have any questions please contact:
OCHA External Relations and Partnerships Section
Tel.: 1 917 367 2098
Fax: 1 917 367 3171
Email: yi1@un.org