The 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on Jan. 13 has spurred acts of charity across the globe, to donate aid to the poorest nation in the Western hemisphere.
The events below are just a few of the many that are being organized here through the local and foreign community coming together, in a massive effort to help the Caribbean nation recover from this tragedy.
Local Mexican food chain Tomatillo is partnering with UNICEF to donate 100 percent of all sales on Thursday to help the survivors of the devastating Haiti earthquake.
Tomatillo hopes to raise money to support UNICEF's relief efforts for the children and families affected by the disaster.
On Feb. 4, you can help donate to UNICEF's Haitian relief efforts by going to either of Tomatillo's two locations and ordering food.
"By eating, you can help other people eat," said Peter Chun, owner of the local Mexican restaurant chain.
"We wanted to do something for the victims of the earthquake, especially the children. When watching all the TV coverage of the kids out on the street with nothing to eat, I knew there was something we had to do."
Tomatillo's business development manager, Stephen Reyes, added, "Communities and small businesses around the world are banding together for this great humanitarian cause. Even though we can't donate as much as a huge corporation, it's my belief that every bit helps. Not only can we raise funds for UNICEF directly, but indirectly I hope we can inspire other people and businesses to reach out and do the same."
Tomatillo is kicking off its partnership with UNICEF at the Feb. 4 fundraiser and will continue raising funds for UNICEF's programs through donations received in the coin-boxes located at the cash registers of each Tomatillo restaurant.
You can make a difference in a child's life by eating at one of Tomatillo's locations on Feb. 4.
Gwanghamun-Jongak Station (Line 1) exit 6, 50m on the left.
Yeoksam located at Yeoksam Station (Line 2) in the Gangnam Finance Center Building.
For more information on the restaurants, go to www.tomatillo.co.kr and if you want to learn more about UNICEF, visit www.unicef.org.
B1 Lounge Club, Itaewon, is also hosting a benefit Thursday to help support and raise funds on behalf of C.A.N. (Children's Aid Network).
The funds donated will be directly donated to two orphanages directly affected by this disaster: Wilner's Orphanages - Bell Foundation and Jimmy's Orphanages - Delmar 33.
These facilities have been completely destroyed by the earthquake and all the children are now in refugee camps without proper shelter, food and security. Many more have been orphaned by this disaster and the number of orphans will continue to rise.
In the short term, they need water, food, clothes, medicine, tents, blankets, money for transportation, telephones and internet to communicate.
Long term projects will be to provide shelter, new strong orphanage house buildings and money to hire teachers to educate them.
Dj's Flamenco, Grant and 4Play will be playing all night, providing a great night of music. Entry is a minimum 10,000 won/$10 donation at the door and a bank account will also be set up for those who wish to give more or for those who cannot attend this event.
There will be a dual-venue event Friday at The Hive and Roofers, also in Itaewon. Both start at 10 p.m. and will run late. Comedian Brian Aylward will kick things off at The Hive and will be followed by performers, bands and DJs, including Justin Patrick, The Willman Band, Pinnacle & The Antidote, and DjYup.
At Roofers, Ross Gardiner will be your host and joins fellow performers Yvon Malenfant, Marie Conniffe, Greg James Hanford, Peter Hennessy, Tim Mcmanus and Joseph Hegel before ending with Wong Won Productions' Dusten Wes "Haiti Dedication."
For 10,000 won at the door, you can get into both events and have a free drink.
There will also be laptops setup at the event for you to donate directly to the Yele Haiti foundation.
Friday also sees Rocky Mountain Tavern, Itaewon, host Seoul2Haiti, an event organized by expat musicians to raise funds for the Haiti earthquake.
Kicking off at 9 p.m., 15,000 won gets you a free drink and the opportunity to listen to 5 great bands, with 100 percent of your entrance fee going directly to Haiti relief. This event will be broadcast on Toronto Indie Music radio station, www.indielove.ca.
Once all the donations are in, a check will be presented to the Canadian ambassador in Seoul during a formal ceremony at the embassy.
The line-up includes major Swedish indie star Lasse Lindh; We Need Surgery with their own breed of dance, rock, electro and punk; On Sparrow Hills, who have been described as post-punk in a massive cathedral; Solitaire Love Affair, the torrid love child of the ex-bands Saint John the Gambler and The Bellows; and Road Pop, melding influences from the blues-rock of the 1960s, hard rock of the 70s, retro sounds of the 80s and alt-rock of the 90s.