Days after days of reading about the uncontrollable wildfires in Australia, it’s absolutely heartbreaking that there are still no signs of it slowing down.
A firefighter hosing down trees and flying embers in an effort to secure nearby houses from bushfires near the town of Nowra in the state of New South Wales (Picture: AFP via Getty) Source: The Independent
Even though we are a few thousand miles away from us, we can’t help to wonder how we can support the people and animals that are suffering from the national crisis.
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It’s no longer news that half a billion of animals had lost their lives in the apocalyptic fire, and we’re sad to hear that the number will only continue rising due to the severity of this tragedy.
Millions of animals have died in the fires (Picture: NYTNS / Redux / eyevine) Source: Metro UK
According to CBS News, approximately 12.35 million acres were burned, and 1,400 homes were destroyed. At least 23 people had been killed in the fire that had been spreading for months.
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After having our hearts broken over the unsettling photos that went viral on social media, we found ways that we could support Australia in slowing down the crisis.
A koala bear was found dead by fires in Fernvale, Queensland (Picture: Peter Luker/ Caters News Agency) Source: Metro UK
The best way to contribute is to donate to various organisations that are providing support and help for the people, fire-fighters, as well as the animals.
READ: Distressing image shows the heartbreaking reality of Australia's bushfire crisis
We’ve checked for the availability for international donations and legitimate organisations, and here’s a list of the organisations you can donate to:
- Australian Red Cross: Supports thousands of people in evacuation and recovery centres.
- Salvation Army Australia: Provides meals and support to the evacuees, as well as serving as first responders in multiple locations.
- Food Bank: The largest hunger-relief charity in Australia that donates food, funds and services to the evacuees.
- The Rural Fire Brigades Association: Supports fire-fighters in Queensland.
- WIRES (Wildlife Rescue): A wildfire charity that rescues and cares for as many sick, injured, and orphaned native animals as possible.
- RSPCA New South Wales: Protects the pets, livestock and wildlife threatened in affected areas.
An injured koala receives treatment after its rescue from a bushfire (Picture: Getty Images) Source: Metro UK
READ: Australia bushfires: Half Billion Animals, 8000 Koalas Killed by Australian Fires
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