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Since April 29th, the Rio Grande do Sul faces a unprecedented environmental calamity. The heavy and intense rains caused by climate change resulted in an increase in the level of the Guaíba River, affecting the capital Porto Alegre and more than 341 municipalities. If you need help, see how to donate to Rio Grande do Sul in a 100% safe and para entities that act directly in the gigantic logistics of the chain of good that Brazil is doing towards the state.
Several institutions are already moving to help the homeless through donations e solidarity actions. See how you can be part of this movement, de safe way, donating or becoming a humanitarian aid volunteer:
How to avoid scams when making donations
Unfortunately, many criminals use the floods in Rio Grande do Sul and its socio-financial calamity to apply blows. These malicious people take advantage of everything from generating images and formats that resemble those of entities, non-governmental organizations, banks and companies to manipulated videos using images of influencers and famous people inciting the victim to fall for the scam.
With advances that are more difficult to perceive, attention must be redoubled. So read some tips that we have separated for you make donations to Rio Grande do Sul without worrying:
- Pay attention to the relationship between pix key and linked person/bank: Many artists, influencers, entities and even the government of the State of Rio Grande do Sul created new bank accounts to receive this contribution. When you register the pix key with your bank, in the “Transfers” area, the name of the person or company appears along with the bank linked to the key. Always read carefully, searching for the name of the individual or legal entity on social media and the internet.
- Check authenticity: Following in addition to what was said in the last line above, check the veracity of the details of the account to which your donation will be allocated. Play the pix key on Google; check whether the company/NGO is recognized and legitimate, as well as its work and engagement in social actions; and call representatives, volunteers or other donors who know or work at the company/NGO. These are safe paths that you can adopt.
- Access the donation link on official channels; be wary of links sent personally: Avoid clicking on links sent via WhatsApp, email or other more impersonal messaging channels — even if sent by people you trust. Only click on crowdfunding links on official websites of companies and NGOs committed to the action.
- Donate using your bank’s channels: Do not make your transfer using alternative payment channels. Always prefer to carry out your transaction through your bank's application to avoid traps, centralize your payment and for practicality in itself.
- Do not ask for personal information: Banks and financial institutions will NEVER ask for your personal information for transfers, especially PIX, with exceptions. Therefore, if you receive a message from a person or social media account asking for your CPF number, credit/debit card or password, do not provide it.
- Search Google for current scams and be aware: Nothing better than being aware of the scams most used by criminals at the moment. Look for “scams” on Google and in serious media outlets and protect yourself by using the information — and pass the news on to your colleagues, friends and family.
- Don’t give in to “urgent requests”: Some scammers use the urgency of the situation that Rio Grande do Sul faces to pressure victims for an immediate donation, who act without thinking. Don't fall for this talk. The situation is indeed critical, but reconstruction is being done little by little.
- If you are afraid, look for other ways to donate.: Even so, if you still feel insecure about donating your money to the cause, there are other ways to collaborate with the victimized citizens of Rio Grande do Sul. Donate basic supplies, mattresses, sheets, toys, clothes and shoes and other resources at registered points.
How to donate to flood victims
With great reasons to be distressed, what we can help with is donating resources and supplies to the Rio Grande do Sul. There are several NGOs that we can contribute with any type of financial support, which already helps a lot in the process of combating the consequences caused by floods.
However, it is often difficult to find more information or contact these bodies, and even fake NGO accounts that promise unrealistic humanitarian aid are out there scamming well-intentioned people. You must pay close attention to who is making your donation, and we separate two reliable works by voluntary movements focused on the Rio Grande do Sul disaster.
O ForWhoToDoar and the SOS Rio Grande do Sul They are the largest volunteer fronts that help those in need. The first is a campaign by Grupo Globo with Grupo Benfeitoria to transfer the total resources obtained to NGOs that are partners of the ForWhoToDoar, while the second is from the Government of Rio Grande do Sul, which reactivated the old account created to raise funds for the 2023 cyclone and is the official donation channel for Porto Alegre.
ForWhoToDoar
The intuitive website ForWhoToDoar It is a simple and practical landing page. At the top of the website, there are direct buttons with fixed and variable values, allowing you to choose the amount you can make available for the cause. Payment can be made via PIX, credit and debit card and bank slip.
The NGOs hosted by ParaQuemDoar are Ação da Cidadania — by the sociologist Betinho, who has been fighting against Hunger and Misery for 30 years —, Central Única das Favelas (Cufa) — a Brazilian government organization now present in more than 15 countries —, Movimento União Br — originating in the pandemic that relies on the recruitment of volunteers in vulnerable regions — and the State Government of Rio Grande do Sul itself.
- To secure your donation, access the website directly to help Rio Grande do Sul and click on I want to donate.
2. Another website will be instantly redirected so you can choose which NGO you want to direct your donation to or whether you want to share the amount equally among all of them.
3. Then, a field to choose the payment option will appear on the screen. By correctly filling in the data, you complete the process by helping thousands of residents affected by heavy rains.
SOS Rio Grande do Sul
For SOS Rio Grande do Sul, there is no need for a website to donate. Any amount can be done directly through your bank account, by PIX key: 92.958.800/0001-38. The bank is the banrisul – Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. The official SOS Rio Grande do Sul website also has specific tabs for calling volunteers and points that accept food donations in the State.
If you are outside the country, donations to Rio Grande do Sul can be made through transactions between euros, US dollars and pounds sterling. Follow the list and all the necessary data below:
- Euro
Standard Chartered Bank – Frankfurt
Swift: SCBLDEFX
Account: 007358304
Beneficiary bank: Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S/A – Head office
Swift: BRGSBRRS
Beneficiary: Association of Banks in the State of Rio Grande do Sul
CNPJ: 92.958.800 / 0001-38
Iban: BR5392702067001000645423206C1
- American dollar
Standard Chartered Bank – New York
Swift: SCBLUS33
Account: 3544032986001
Beneficiary bank: Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S/A – Head office
Swift: BRGSBRRS
Beneficiary: ASSOCIATION OF BANKS IN THE STATE OF RIO GRANDE DO SUL
CNPJ: 92.958.800 / 0001-38
Iban: BR5392702067001000645423206C1
- Pound sterling
Standard Chartered Bank – London
Swift: SCBLGB2L
Account: 01251596201
Beneficiary bank: Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S/A – Head office
Swift: BRGSBRRS
Beneficiary: Association of Banks in the State of Rio Grande do Sul
CNPJ: 92.958.800 / 0001-38
Iban: BR5392702067001000645423206C1
HUMUS
The NGO Humus specializes in voluntary assistance for actions in natural disaster risk areas, created by the reserve captain of the Minas Gerais Fire Department, Léo Farah, in 2022. Léo Farah's team is already in Rio Grande do Sul working on the front line in rescuing animals and people from floods, also providing medical support.
A PIX key of the company is the Tax ID 46.265.388/0001-53. Humus also has available selection of volunteers to join the team — by clicking here to open the registration form — in addition to courses and workshops focused on rescue, emergency care and care.
Solidarity Kitchen – MTST
O Landless Workers Movement (MTST) of Rio Grande do Sul is also another organization that works on the front line of the tragedy, focused on distributing food to the homeless, through the program “Solidarity Kitchen”. In partnership with support yourself — one of the largest Crowdfunding platforms —, donors can help the cause from R$15 reais via the support.se website or directly through PIX key: [email protected].
To donate to Cozinha Solidária, follow these steps:
- Accessing the website, go to the “Support now” section
2. The user will be redirected to another page, where they can choose which type of amount they want to donate to the institution
3. By clicking on “Support this reward”, the user can enter any amount within the chosen margin. Then click “Continue”. The support.se will ask you to create a free account on the website, entering your email, CPF, cell phone and other details to proceed with the donation.
4. After completing registration, reach the final payment area, clicking on the desired option between bank slip, card or PIX. Then, just click on “Complete Support”.
PCD support in Rio Grande do Sul
Seeing the alarming images of how the municipalities of Rio Grande do Sul are devastated by water, there is concern about how PWDs (Persons with Disabilities) received the necessary care and assistance. With this in mind, the “Rodando Urgente: support for PWDs in RS” crowdfunding, created by influencer Marina from Rodando pela Vida, aims to allocate resources to flood victims who have some type of disability or reduced mobility.
The contribution will be used to purchase and recover assistive technology equipment, such as wheelchairs, canes, crutches, hearing aids and a walker. The financing seeks to reach R$150 thousand reais and has only raised R$3,6 thousand so far. Here's how to help the cause:
- Click “Support Now” on the kitty website.
2. Select the type of donation you want in “Support with this reward” and enter the precise amount of your donation, within the explicit margin at the top of the card.
3. After that, select the payment method, fill in your final details and click “Finish support”.
Mix it up – urgently!
“Misturaí – urgent” is one of the crowdfunding projects that raised the most money on the support.se platform. The fundraiser focuses on helping residents around the Guaíba River — those most victimized by the floods in Rio Grande do Sul. The target of R$50 thousand imposed by the good chain is almost achieved, with a little more than R$6 thousand remaining. In the description, there is also information on how to volunteer with the frontline team.
To make donations to Rio Grande do Sul through “Misturaí”, follow the tutorial:
- Click the link and start your donation in “Support Now”.
2. Choose the amount you want to donate by clicking on the card that corresponds to the amount margin on the “Support with this reward” button. After clicking, the option will appear to enter the amount you want to share.
3. Once the amount has been defined, choose the payment method, fill in the final details and click “Finalize Support”.
The Biggest Solidarity Campaign in RS – Vakinha Institute
A great collective financing in favor of the victims of Rio Grande do Sul is “Largest Solidarity Campaign in RS"To Vakinha Institute, together with companies Basic black e badin. The crowdfunding has 80 partner companies, including Paramount, Eletromídia and Shopee, and more than 130 engaged influencers, with big names led by BBB24 finalist Matheus “Alegrete”, such as Selton Mello, Rodrigo Santoro, Whindersson Nunes and Casimiro.
With the goal of collecting R $ 80 million, the crowdfunding has already raised R$71 million. The financing link can be found at this link. Check out step by step how donate to Rio Grande do Sul through this kitty:
- Click on “Donate and Compete” to start your donation;
2. A landing page will be directed. Fill in all your details, select the “Credit Card” or “PIX” option in “Choose how to donate” and finish in “Contribute”.
SOS Animals Rio Grande do Sul
Within the platform, there are other funds destined for Rio Grande do Sul that are 100% safe, following the same step by step above. From funds allocated to the cause in general to more segmented actions.
If you also felt your heart broken by the flooded animals, “SOS Animals Rio Grande do Sul” is a crowdfunding campaign entirely focused on rescuing pets in the State, created by physics professor Rafael Irigoyen from Rio Grande do Sul. With a goal of raising R$150, you can contribute by following the same step as the “Biggest Solidarity Campaign in RS” through the kitty website or directly via the PIX key [email protected]
- Click on “Donate and Win” to start your donation.
2. Fill in the data above with the amount you want to donate to the fundraiser, your basic details — name, email, telephone number, CPF —, payment method and finish with “Contribute”.
RS Blanket
Now, if you think more about the climate condition of Rio Grande do Sul, with intense rains lasting longer and a cold front taking over the State, the “RS-Cobertor” crowdfunding matches your thoughts. In fact, the financing has already been a success in reaching its goal, “RS-Cobertor” has five thousand supporters and aims to bring 10 thousand blankets to RS, with each blanket costing an average of R$26 reais.
The link to kitty can be found by clicking here or, if you prefer to do it via PIX, the key is the email [email protected].
- Go to “Donate and Compete” to start your donation.
2. Fill in the data above with the amount you want to donate to the fundraiser, your basic details — name, email, telephone number, CPF —, payment method and finish with “Contribute”.
FundMed
A FundMed is a private law institution in Rio Grande do Sul that acts as a supporter for research, teaching and innovation in public universities e companies and science and education institutions in Brazil, with a greater state focus. In view of the state's flooding, FundMed created a centralized account to donating resources to flood victims.
You can donate any amount via QR Code or PIX key 93.391.901/0001-03 — named Fundação Médica do Rio Grande do Sul, by Sicredi bank. All accountability is being posted on foundation website.
Collection Points
If you prefer to donate general supplies to those affected, there are companies and entities that have provided their services and spaces to carry out this midfield full of kindness and empathy between the donor and those in need. The option becomes just as good.
Check out some official and transparent collection points to deposit your donation for flood victims.
post offices
Os post offices opened their 10 thousand units em all states of the country and the Federal District for the donation of drinking water, basic food basket, personal hygiene and cleaning material, bed and bath linen and animal food. In addition, post offices will do the free transportation of donations to affected areas and who donates, No need to pay shipping or any fees.
According to post offices, especially to residents of the South and Southeast, the most priority item is water, therefore more donations of this type are recommended. The Executive Board of the state-owned company and the Ministry of Communications works together with the post offices for the delivery of supplies to the people of Rio Grande do Sul, which has already been delivered around thousand tons of donations.
It is also worth highlighting that the post offices also opened volunteer vacancies in the logistics and organizational operations of supplies. Interested parties can register by form (if you are in São Paulo) and via emails [email protected] (for residents of Brasília) and [email protected] (for inhabitants of Paraná).
Social Fund
O São Paulo Social Fund (FSSP), in Jaguaré, is centralizing donations and assembly volunteers (packaging and separation) and truck drivers for those victimized by floods. Drinking water, hygiene and cleaning products and non-perishable foods are encouraged by the FSSP, which works together with the Government of the State of São Paulo and the Civil Defense.
Saves time
The posts of Saves time de the entire State of São Paulo, including the capital, Greater São Paulo, Baixada Santista, North Coast and interior — that is, the 241 units spread across São Paulo – are prepared to receive donations of personal hygiene and water for the victims of Rio Grande do Sul. Delivery takes place every morning and afternoon every day of the week.
Metro and CPTM Station
Public transport companies in São Paulo also mobilized. O Subway and CPTM focus on the concentration of canned food donations within the expiration date, properly packaged and well preserved. The donation box is located at the stations Tatuapé (on Line 3-Red), Lapa (CPTM Line 7), Francisco Morato (CPTM Line 7), Tamanduateí (CPTM Line 10), Mauá (CPTM Line 10), Guaianases (CPTM Line 11), Suzano (CPTM Line 11), Itaim Paulista (CPTM Line 12), Jardim Romano (CPTM Line 12) and Aeroporto-Guarulhos (CPTM Line 13).
SPTrans
Another transport company is SPTrans, responsible for the bus terminals that travel through Greater São Paulo and its interior. At the entrance of 29 terminals — from Vila Prudente, Vila Nova Cachoeirinha, Vila Carrão, Varginha, Sapoemba, São Miguel, Santo Amaro, Sacomã, Parque Dom Pedro II, Princesa Isabel, Pirituba, Pinheiros, Penha, Mercado, Lapa, João Dias, Jardim Britânia, Jardim Ângela , Guarapiranga, Itaquera II, Grajaú, Cidade Tiradentes, Capelinha, Campo Limpo, Bandeira, Amaral Gurgel, Água Espraiada, Aricanduva and AE Carvalho – will be very well accepted drinking water and hygiene and cleaning products.
Sabesp
Em any service unit da Sabesp, donation of blankets, food baskets and water is being carried out, with the government company's own employees responsible for sorting everything that was donated to the flood victims. See Sabesp service points by clicking here.
Bom Prato Units
The program that provides access to healthy meals to people in poverty and on low incomes has joined the chain and is also an official donation point for those in need in Rio Grande do Sul. Hygiene products, toilet paper, drinking water bottles, clothes and coats and blankets are the focus of concentration in the Ribeirão Preto II – HC, Santo André I, Santo André II (Vila Luzita), São Bernardo do Campo I, São Bernardo do Campo II and Diadema.
Uncomplicated
Since last Wednesday (8), networks Uncomplicated around the State of São Paulo — of which there are 23 in total — will be able to receive donations of clothes in good condition, non-perishable food, drinking water, personal hygiene and cleaning products and dog and cat food. Opening hours are from 08am to 17pm. See here to check out units near your home.
Conclusion
Regardless of whether you want to donate money or prefer supplies and basic food, health, hygiene, cleaning or clothing items, All help is welcome in Rio Grande do Sul. There will be long days of solidarity and physical, psychological and moral reconstruction of the State.
We list the main donation and collection channels, but it is worth highlighting that, fortunately, the whole of Brazil is engaged in helping the victims of Rio Grande do Sul, so it may be that companies, parishes and churches, NGOs and local movements and other entities, companies and celebrities are also open to volunteering and donations. However, always keep a watchful eye. Do research, look for people and seek more information about the institution or the person responsible for the collection to confirm the legitimacy of the good deed.
One of the good research on donation channels intended for the gauchos impacted by the torrential rains that fell over the weeks in the south of the country must be done not only for legitimacy, but for transparency, accountability and whether the action matches its principles. Furthermore, it is always important check daily the information that arrives about the climate disaster in Rio Grande do Sul, as a way of shielding yourself from false emergencies or events that criminals could use to deceive you.
Start by understanding a little more about how it started, significant government and corporate measures for the state e what beneath the floods still awaits us. Read our articles below and find out.
Find out more about the floods in RS:
Source: ForWhoToDoar, SOS Rio Grande do Sul, G1, Agency Brazil
reviewed by Glaucon Vital in 6 / 5 / 24.
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