A Little Green Can Go a Long Way
Are you wondering how you can help during hurricane season with Tropical Storm Gonzalo threatening the Caribbean islands of Barbados, St. Vincent, the Grenadines and others nearby? The best way to help disaster relief efforts is through a monetary donation at a reputable organization. Watch why #cashisbest.
National Cookie Day
Nom nom nom! Happy #NationalCookieDay! 🍪 Of course we love cookies, but they aren’t great for everything…..
Today is National PlayDoh Day, so we used everyone's favorite modeling clay to share this reminder about the best way to help people affected by disasters, like Hurricane Dorian. It doesn't matter if it's Play-Doh or real “dough”, the answer is the same…
How to Help Hurricane Dorian Survivors
Interested in helping people affected by Hurricane Dorian? Watch to see why cash is the best way to support survivors.
Create Hope in Conflict & Change the World!
NEW OPPORTUNITY! We know that diaspora communities are among the first to help after a natural disaster anywhere in the world. But what if you could do more to help people in conflict? The Humanitarian Grand Challenge invites YOU to apply for funding to help reach vulnerable people living in conflict zones. Current awardee, Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation's Dr. Aisha Jumaan, shares her story and encourages small innovators - especially women and people directly affected- to apply! Deadline: July 16 | Apply 👉: bit.ly/HGCR2 .
Why Cash is Best in 30 Seconds or Less
We always say #CashIsBest way to help after an international disaster, but not everyone agrees. If you have doubts (and 30 seconds) Arizona State University's Lisa Trahin just might change your mind.
Donate Smart, Fast. Donate Cash.
Congratulations to the first-place video winner in our 2019 #PSAid contest: Sofia Ruescas from Saint Mary's University! When disasters strike, what's the best way to donate smart and fast? #CashIsBest Here's why
PSAID Preview
Help us spread the word that cash donations are the best way to help after an international disaster by entering our #PSAid contest. Create a compelling video, print ad, or digital image and your work might be broadcast on national TV, featured in magazines, or online! Learn more and enter here: www.psaid.org #CashisBEST
Give from the Heart
This Valentine’s Day, give from the heart and MAKE IT COUNT! @Arizona State University’s Esther Kim, our #PSAID video winner from 2013, explains how. #cashisbest #TBT:
Annual PSAid Contest NOW Open!
📢 BIG NEWS! Our #PSAid student contest is now open! Show off your creativity & help people in the process. Make a video, digital image or print ad explaining why #cashisbest to help after a disaster. Check out last year's winners & enter NOW: https://www.psaid.org/
South Sudan conflict 5 year anniversary
The conflict in South Sudan began five years ago today. It has since pushed 4.5 million people from their homes and left 7 million people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. Learn more, and see what you can do to help: https://goo.gl/yyKGXY
#NationalCookieDay
Nom nom nom! Happy #NationalCookieDay! 🍪 While we love cookies too, they aren’t great for everything…..
Donate Responsibly
On #SmallBusinessSaturday, remember that cash donations can help entire communities affected by a disaster! Aid groups can use the💲💰💵 to buy relief supplies from local businesses, which puts money back into the local economy, creates jobs, and helps communities bounce back faster!
More info here → https://goo.gl/R6GiFU
It has been 30 years since the Center for International Disaster Information was created, after Hurricane Gilbert made landfall in 1988 as a Category 5 storm affecting 10 countries. Our diaspora expert Barlin Ali was there from the very beginning. She reflects on how far we have come and her hopes for the future.
Play Doh Day video
On National PlayDoh Day, check out how we used everyone's favorite modeling clay to share this important tip on how you can help people affected by disasters, including Hurricane Florence. HINT: it doesn't matter if it's Play-Doh or real “dough”, the answer is the same…
HOT OFF THE PRESSES: Check out Arizona State University student Veronica Gomez’s #PSAid ad, which was published in The Washington Times! 👇
We've got our #NosesOn. Do you? On #RedNoseDay a reminder that a little laughter can go a long way in the fight against child poverty. Here's how you can get involved: https://goo.gl/5tyccx
WATCH: To you, it’s a dollar. To an aid group, a cash donation can be health services, safe drinking water, shelter, & more. Arizona State University’s Paulina Adame & Omar Mota’s 3rd place winning #PSAid ad does a great job explaining why #CashIsBest.
MUST SEE TV: On Day 4 of our #PSAid celebration campaign, we give props to Arizona State Universitys Kaitlyn Boyd who took home 2nd place for this ad that creatively depicts the flexibility of 💵 following disasters. Way to go, Kaitlyn!
PROPS to the first place video winner of our #PSAid contest: Quincy Reams from Arizona State University! Our panel of judges chose this creative video as the one that best explains how cash donations help people after disaster strikes. Don’t be surprised if you see it on TV during a commercial break. Great job, Quincy!
Hey student creatives: Got any #SpringBreak plans? Want to change the 🌏? We're looking for PSA ads that share a simple message: why cash is the best way to help after disasters. Don't wait! Enter your best video, print, & infographic campaigns by 4/3 to psaid.org.
