The recent earthquakes in Haiti have been a pressing news topic, and while the Red Cross is looking for donations, your children might be looking for answers. There are countless ways in which your children can help out or simply learn about earthquakes.

Download and print this Special Edition of Kid Scoop and help your child learn how they can make a difference.

You can help the victims of countless crises, like the recent earthquake in Haiti, around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

Donations to the International Response Fund can be made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or online at www.redcross.org

The public can also help by texting “Haiti” to 90999 to send a $10 donation to the Red Cross, through an effort backed by the U.S. State Department. Funds will go to support American Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti.