eBay is encouraging buyers and sellers alike to help them raise money for the victims of the Haiti earthquake.

According to the online auction site, $373,000 has been raised so far across the world so far.

On top of that eBay Foundation Trust has donated $100,000.

Uses are being encouraged to help raise funds through a variety of ways.

They can either sell or buy goods in aid of the cause, or they can donate cash or a percentage of their profits through the Give@Checkout feature or the Giving Works Programme.

The money raised will be divided between the American Red Cross and other non-profit relief agencies working in the country.

Here in the UK there are 348 charity listings for Haiti with some people are even auctioning off big-ticket items.