Friday, April 26, 2013

Hong Kong refuses to send quake aid - The Japan Times

Hong Kong refuses to send quake aid - The Japan Times: Lawmakers said they wanted to help the victims but opposed giving money to government officials because of fears about corruption and misuse of funds.

They said they would prefer that the funds be channeled to aid groups and NGOs.

Pink Box Burlesque puts on disaster relief charity show | TuscaloosaNews.com

Pink Box Burlesque puts on disaster relief charity show | TuscaloosaNews.com: Tuscaloosa's Pink Box Burlesque will perform a charity show for disaster relief Saturday at Green Bar. The “Weather or Not” charity show ticket sales will benefit Tuscaloosa Disaster Relief Fund.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

With 62 dead, Kenya must end drought-flood cycle - Red Cross

With 62 dead, Kenya must end drought-flood cycle - Red Cross: NAIROBI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - With 62 dead and almost 90,000 displaced by floods, Kenya’s new government is coming under pressure to improve its response to natural disasters.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

GIVE2ASIA LAUNCHES SICHUAN EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE CAMPAIGN; OVER $1 MILLION RAISED WITHIN FIRST 24 HOURS - WSJ.com

GIVE2ASIA LAUNCHES SICHUAN EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE CAMPAIGN; OVER $1 MILLION RAISED WITHIN FIRST 24 HOURS - WSJ.com: Give2Asia, a US-based social enterprise with China operations based in Beijing, and Give2Asia Hong Kong, serving Asia-based philanthropy, together launched a campaign to help communities suffering following the 6.6 magnitude quake that struck Sichuan Province on Saturday, April 20.

More Than $10 Million Raised for Marathon Bombing Victims | PND | Foundation Center

More Than $10 Million Raised for Marathon Bombing Victims | PND | Foundation Center: More Than $10 Million Raised for Marathon Bombing Victims

The charity created to assist victims of the bomb attack at this year's Boston Marathon has raised more than $10 million from local businesses and individual donors, the Boston Herald reports.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

After Quake, Chinese Donors Seek Out Private Charities - NYTimes.com

After Quake, Chinese Donors Seek Out Private Charities - NYTimes.com

Online Fundraising Raises Fast Money for Boston Bombing Victims - ABC News

Online Fundraising Raises Fast Money for Boston Bombing Victims - ABC News: he public outpouring of support to Boston after the bombings has also translated monetarily in millions in donations for victims. More than $10 million has already been raised for the victims and their families through the One Fund Boston. More than a million dollars more has been rasied through individual online fundraising sites for victims.

Monday, April 22, 2013

S'pore gives S$50,000 to support disaster relief efforts after Sichuan quake - Channel NewsAsia

S'pore gives S$50,000 to support disaster relief efforts after Sichuan quake - Channel NewsAsia: SINGAPORE: The Singapore government will make a contribution of S$50,000 through the Singapore Red Cross to support China's disaster relief efforts following Saturday's earthquake in Sichuan.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has also written to Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to convey his condolences to the people and government of China.

China earmarks disaster relief fund - Xinhua | English.news.cn

China earmarks disaster relief fund - Xinhua | English.news.cn: BEIJING, April 21 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government on Sunday earmarked 1 billion yuan (about 160 million U.S. dollars) for disaster relief efforts after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China's Sichuan Province on Saturday.