Canada is experiencing its worst wildfire season in recorded history. Nearly every province in Canada has at least one active wildfire. Hundreds of fires are burning out of control, displacing thousands of people, burning millions of acres of land, and triggering dangerous air quality concerns for millions of people from New York to Minnesota in the US. Your donation to the Canada Wildfire Relief Fund will support emergency response and long-term recovery efforts.
Canada has experienced an exceptionally hot and dry period, with climate change playing a key role, which has contributed significantly to the out of control fires. Thousands of families have been displaced, like in Yellowknife, power outages are disrupting daily life, and homes and businesses are at risk. People from low-income, rural, and First Nations communities have less access to support and bear the brunt of the long-term impact of fires like these.
All donations to this fund will support communities affected by the wildfires in Canada, including communities affected by air quality issues. Initially, the fund helps first responders meet survivors' immediate needs for food, fuel, clean water, medicine, and shelter. As needs emerge, we will support longer-term recovery efforts run by local, vetted organizations in impacted areas, particularly those working with low-income, historically underserved communities.
When you donate to GlobalGiving's Canada Wildfire Relief Fund, your donation will be used to:
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