How you can help Haiti after Hurricane Matthew

After Hurricane Matthew roared through Haiti causing widespread destruction, the island nation has been left in disrepair. Officials say Matthew killed more than 500 people.

The second massive natural disaster in less than 10 years after the 2010 earthquake that left 200,000 dead, Matthew has left Haiti in desperate need of aid. The United Nations is appealing for $120 million to fund recovery programs that could rebuild infrastructure and fight the spread of disease like cholera, but more aid will be needed.

Here's a list of organizations you can support to help Haiti recover:

Local organizations

St. Boniface Haiti Foundation: SBHF continues to provide medical care to those affected by Matthew through the St. Boniface Hospital, one of the top clinics in Haiti. The group was founded in the 1980s and operates a number of medical programs in its hospital. Donate here.

Prodev: As a non-profit, non-political foundation that the Haitian government officially recognizes, Prodev manages and supports local schools and community centers. In the wake of Matthew, the group is working with its local partners to ensure that the disaster provides a minimal interruption to children's educations. Donate here.

Fankoze: This Haitian micro-finance institution provides financial and developmental aid to alleviate poverty, especially though working with women. The group is working to continue all local services after Matthew and help fund its local partners to fight disease and provide clean water. Donate here.

International organizations

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: The group is seeking almost $7 million in donations to provide medical, shelter, water and sanitation assistance. Donate here.

UNICEF: The U.N.'s children fund works to provide care for children in disaster-stricken areas, and it has been working with Haitian officials to provide clean water to children that Matthew has affected. Donate here.

Food for the Poor: Food for the Poor feeds and houses some of the world's poorest. The organization has already begun providing nutrition on the ground to feed Haiti after the storm. Donate here.

Partners in Health: As a group that works with local health institutions, Partners in Health is seeking to combat the potential spread of cholera in Haiti after Matthew through its 12 local centers. Donate here.

Other

DonorSee: The smartphone app and fundraising platform launched Sept. 26 connects people with pressing needs overseas. Users transfer cash to individual needs posted by on-the-ground relief teams. People can follow aid workers and "get real-time visual updates," says DonorSee founder Gret Glyer, 26. Glyer's team provided 300 relief kits in Les Cayes last week. The group will be making another trip to Les Cayes and Jérémie on Friday. Donate here.