Here’s How You Can Help And Support The Paris Attack Victims
In the wake of the Paris attacks, many have reached out to try and help the victims, their families and all those in the French capital affected by the horrific terrorist attacks across the city.
You can use social media or donate to a charity.
Facebook Profile Filter
Similar to the rainbow filter that was used to show support for marriage equality, Facebook is allowing users to place the colors of the Paris flag over their current profile picture as a sort of filter. In your timeline, if someone uses the filter, the image will include a button on the bottom right hand side labeled, "Try it." Clicking it will take you to the "causes" feature of Facebook. Select "France" and adjust the blue, white, and red filter to correctly lay over your image. Click, "Use As Profile Picture," and Facebook will update your Facebook with the new image.
Use The Paris Peace Sign Image
This simple picture designed by French graphic designer Jean Jullien makes a great profile picture. It shows love for Paris and the hope for a more peaceful tomorrow.
Personal Photo of Paris
Parisians love their city. You can show your support using a personal photo of Paris and including a story of your own experience with the city of love as your profile picture.
Use the French Flag As Your Profile Picture
The three bars of blue, white, and red are an iconic representation of France, always and forever.
It will be a long road to recovery for France and the city of Paris, but showing the international community supports them is likely a small help in the face of this unimaginable tragedy.
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There are actually a number of ways you can help those in Paris, whether you live in France or not, with a number of international aid organisations offering assistance.
The good folks at Bustle have helpfully collated a short, useful list of charities and organisations which you can donate to and help and support the victims of the attacks.
The Red Cross
You can donate to the Red Cross here, which aids in emergencies around the world.
You cannot currently donate directly to the French Red Cross, but you can donate online to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, which includes the French chapter.
The Secours Catholique-Caritas France
The Catholic relief organisation is based in France and regularly helps those in need across the nation, as well as providing help during emergencies and crises.
French Secours Populaire
The French Secours Populaire is another poverty-fighting organisation which provides material assistance during emergencies, as well as support for the victims.
You can donate to the FSP here.
Friends of Fondation de France, Inc.
Friends of Fondation de France, Inc. offers an easier way for those in the U.S. to donate to charities across France. The French Secours Populaire and the Secours Catholique-Caritas France don’t process American credit cards, but Friends of Fondation de France, Inc. does.
You can donate to the foundation here, selecting a one-time donation or set up a recurring payment.
More charities are likely to come forward and pledge their support for Paris in the coming days but, for now, these four are your best options.
Between 100 and 150 people were killed in Paris last night in six coordinated terrorist attacks across the city.
Donate Blood
As of Saturday, French officials announced the official death toll of the Paris attacks to be a tragic 129. An additional 352 individuals have been injured, with 99 of those injured remaining in critical condition. If you are in Paris or in neighboring communities, you can donate blood to the French National Blood Service, and use the app Don du Sang à Paris for additional information on where to go and how to help.
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