On 12 January 2009, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 on the Richter scale has struck Haiti.  International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) estimated about 50 thousands people were feared dead and thousands more were  missing, injured and separated from their families, lost their home and livelihood, buildings and structures collapsed, telecommunications out of order and no proper shelter, food or clean water supply.

ICRC, IFRC and local Haitian Red Cross were working with local Government Agencies for assessment, rescue, first aid, medical care, food and water, sanitation, shelter and restoring family links.

In restoring family links (RFL), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have open up a website to assist survivors register themselves and also their relatives who are still missing or separated.  Public can log on to http://www.familylinks.icrc.org to do so.

Important Note:
The ICRC has no means of verifying the information sent through the network. It is not responsible for any inaccurate information given through the services made available on their family links site.

The information given on this website is not confidential and can be consulted by everyone. It is the responsibility of the persons publishing information on this website to ensure that no harm can result from this publication. The ICRC cannot be held responsible for any negative consequences of publishing information on this website.

Members of the public who would like to find out more information on types of RFL services provided can email directly to rflmalaysia@redcrescent.org.my.

Donations to this cause can also be made via cash or cheque to MRCS International Relief Fund at Account Number 5144 2210 2657 or walk-in to our office at No 32, Jalan Nipah, Off Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, or for enquiries, please contact us at 03-4257 8122 (ext. 103 – Pn Suhana of Communications or 130 - En Fauzan of Finance).