The horrific widespread fire in Australia has made a huge impact over the country leaving many in distress and overwhelmed. The amount of losses taken these past few days have affected many of their residents and animal life. Thousands of firefighters are battling more than 12-million-acres of flames and with such bravery, many other firefighters around the world are shipping in to help get a hold of this catastrophe. I'm sure many of us have never seen a natural disaster such as this and that's a blessing. This simply means we have the ability to help bring aid to their needs, and should, as this has caused an increase in displacement for many and tragic endings for some. Below are a few ways to help in this difficult time:
Firefighters:
The NSW Rural Fire Service combats bush fires in New South Wales and benefits volunteer firefighters.
The CFS Foundation provides "immediate financial assistance and care to CFS volunteer firefighters and their families."
Wildlife:
WIRES helps preserve and actively rehabilitate Australian wildlife.
The Port Macquarie Koala Hospital helps koala and wildlife survival by raising money to buy and distribute 12 automatic drinking stations across areas that have been burnt in the fires.
The World Wildlife Foundation saves koalas that are losing their homes in the fire
Relief Organizations:
The St. Vincenet de Paul Society provides food, clothing and recovery support.
The Australian Red Cross helps communities to prepare, respond and recover from disasters like the fires.
Salvation Army Emergency Services teams are responding to the bushfires and your donation can deliver crucial support to local communities that have been impacted by the fires.