Friday, October 09, 2009

Students Raise Funds for Hurricane Victims | The Emory Wheel

Students Raise Funds for Hurricane Victims | The Emory Wheel: "In response to two typhoons in the Philippines that killed more than 300 people in the past two weeks, the Filipino Student Association (FSA) has been reaching out to the community to help students and families who have been affected by the storms."

Noble gesture of T-town celebs - News & Interviews - Regional - Entertainment - The Times of India

Noble gesture of T-town celebs - News & Interviews - Regional - Entertainment - The Times of India: "A week after the devastating flood (touted as the worst in 100 years) deluged Andhra Pradesh the film frat seems to be putting their hands together to make a difference for those who have been affected. Screen heart-throb Ram Charan Tej was one of the first to respond when he donated Rs 10 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and didn’t “want to talk” about his kind gesture. He even visited the flood relief camp in Vijaywada in pristine white and spoke to the victims of the ravage. The flamboyant Allu Arjun donated Rs 5 lakh to the Praja Rajyam Party Relief Fund."

Thursday, October 08, 2009

Nottingham school opens its doors to earthquake survivors : Nottingham City Council

Nottingham school opens its doors to earthquake survivors : Nottingham City Council: "2005's Lord Mayor of Nottingham, Councillor Mohammed Munir, launched an appeal days after the earthquake struck northern parts of Pakistan, claiming around 75,000 lives and leaving millions homeless. The aim was to fund a long-term project rather than provide immediate relief aid. A number of fundraising events, including the Drop in the Ocean music festival, a special locally-produced play staged at the Theatre Royal, and proceeds from the City Council staff Christmas party, raised over £100,000."

Foreign rescue teams leave quake-hit Indonesia city | International | Reuters

Foreign rescue teams leave quake-hit Indonesia city | International | Reuters: "PADANG, Indonesia (Reuters) - Relief workers struggled to reach Indonesian quake survivors still without food or shelter a week after the disaster, while foreign rescue teams packed up their high-tech equipment on Wednesday and prepared to pull out."

Wednesday, October 07, 2009

GCCF awarding remainder of Katrina funds to nonprofits - Local - SunHerald.com

GCCF awarding remainder of Katrina funds to nonprofits - Local - SunHerald.com: "GULFPORT — Nonprofit groups are being asked to submit proposals for Katrina-recovery projects that would be funded with about $1.25 million remaining in the Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund.

The fund contained $32 million in Katrina-relief donations raised through the televised “Mississippi Rising” concert, from the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund and from private donations worldwide."

DHL offers special flight from KSA for donations to 'Ondoy' victims - Pinoy Abroad - GMANews.TV - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News

DHL offers special flight from KSA for donations to 'Ondoy' victims - Pinoy Abroad - GMANews.TV - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News: "“DHL Express in Saudi Arabia will accept relief goods for the victims of storm Ondoy and we will send it to the Philippines free of charge,' said Wilson Casquejo, DHL operation supervisor in Jeddah."

Brad Pitt's Foundation Unveils Floating Home That Rises Up (and Away) in Floods | Sustainability | Fast Company

Brad Pitt's Foundation Unveils Floating Home That Rises Up (and Away) in Floods | Sustainability | Fast Company: "It's inevitable that a Katrina-style hurricane will strike again. But maybe this time we should be prepared to go with the flow--literally. Brad Pitt's Make it Right Foundation unveiled today the Float House, a home that can break away from its moorings in the event of a flood and rise up to 12 feet on guideposts."

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union News, Live Rugby Scores, Results & Fixtures | IRB pledges support for tsunami victims

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union News, Live Rugby Scores, Results & Fixtures | IRB pledges support for tsunami victims: "The International Rugby Board pledged their support to the Pacific island nations left devastated by a tsunami earlier this week.

Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga were all hit by the tsunami in which at least 129 people have been killed."

No hope for Samoa tsunami missing as toll rises - Regional - MSN Malaysia News - News

No hope for Samoa tsunami missing as toll rises - Regional - MSN Malaysia News - News: "Emergency workers Thursday gave up hope of finding more survivors from the horrific Samoan tsunami as its feared death toll climbed toward 190."

Monday, October 05, 2009

Int'l aid for typhoon victims over P566-M | ABS-CBN News Online Beta

Int'l aid for typhoon victims over P566-M | ABS-CBN News Online Beta: "The Philippine Government is deeply appreciative of our international partners’ swift response to our call for aid,” said DFA Secretary Alberto Romulo.

As of October 2, the total relief and rehabilitation assistance in actual donations and commitments from the country’s international partners is over P566 million."