Who’s Afraid of Occupy Wall Street? The Red Cross, Apparently - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Who’s Afraid of Occupy Wall Street? The Red Cross, Apparently - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: "ProPublica and NPR have been doing an investigative series on the Red Cross focusing on its performance during Superstorm Sandy as well as other issues like possible misrepresentation to donors of the organization’s fundraising and overhead costs. The reporters are openly inviting people to help them with their “Red Cross Reporting.” (It is worth saying that reporting on the basis of anonymous sources, as is done in this article, is often a difficult sell, but in this case, there is corroboration in documents and in interviews with named individuals who worked with both the Red Cross and Occupy Sandy.)"



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Bob Geldof launches Band Aid Ebola challenge, takes fundraising to questionable heights - People - News - The Independent

Bob Geldof launches Band Aid Ebola challenge, takes fundraising to questionable heights - People - News - The Independent: "

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Canadian Red Cross Supporting Relief Efforts in Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit Makes Landfall

Canadian Red Cross Supporting Relief Efforts in Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit Makes Landfall: "With the support of the Canadian Red Cross, the Philippine Red Cross is better prepared to provide relief to communities affected by Typhoon Hagupit, which made landfall on the weekend. While the extent of damage has not yet fully been realized as emergency responders work around the clock to access remote communities, the Philippines is also bracing for potential flooding caused by the tropical storm."



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IRIN Asia | From Haiyan to Hagupit - what changed? | Philippines | Disaster Risk Reduction | Early Warning | Natural Disasters

IRIN Asia | From Haiyan to Hagupit - what changed? | Philippines | Disaster Risk Reduction | Early Warning | Natural Disasters: "acloban, the city that bore the bulk of the estimated 6,000-plus fatalities 13 months ago, has reported no casualties thus far.

“We evacuated sooner this year. People need longer than one to two days to evacuate,” Tacloban’s mayor Alfred Romualdez told IRIN, admitting he broke rules to suspend classes before the storm had even entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility. “People need three to four days to evacuate. You cannot force evacuation. Before they can think about evacuating, they need to borrow money from their employer. Then it takes at least one day to return home to provinces.” "



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Congress allocated billions for Sandy relief. So far, this is where it's been spent | US news | The Guardian

Congress allocated billions for Sandy relief. So far, this is where it's been spent | US news | The Guardian: "fter hurricane Sandy hit, Congress granted federal agencies a total of $48b for disaster recovery. Two years later, much of it still hasn’t been spent.

Surprising, right? It’s true: the Office of Housing and Urban Development (Hud) has received $15bn for community infrastructure, and has only spent 12%. Transportation has spent about the same of its $12bn allocation for things like subway upgrades. The Army Corps of Engineers got $5.4bn for coastline protection, and hasn’t even spent a billion. Even Homeland Security, which received more than $11bn for Fema’s immediate emergency response, still has almost half to spend.

So what is a realistic timeframe for spending federal money?"



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BBC News - Typhoon Hagupit: Storm weakens as it nears Philippine capital Manila

BBC News - Typhoon Hagupit: Storm weakens as it nears Philippine capital Manila: "At least 21 people were killed by the storm, the Red Cross said, with the eastern island of Samar worst hit, but it caused far less damage than feared.

Thousands of people are heading home after about a million people were evacuated from vulnerable areas.

The city of Tacloban, which bore the brunt of Super Typhoon Haiyan last year, has emerged relatively unscathed."



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BBC News - Powerful Typhoon Hagupit nears Philippines

BBC News - Powerful Typhoon Hagupit nears Philippines: "Tens of thousands of people have sought shelter as the powerful Typhoon Hagupit heads towards the Philippines.

Hagupit, known locally as Ruby, has gusts of up to 230km/h (143mph) and is due to hit land on Saturday evening."



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Western Union Launches Million-Dollar Global Challenge to Fight Ebola | Business Wire

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Western Union Launches Million-Dollar Global Challenge to Fight Ebola | Business Wire: "D, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company and The Western Union Foundation today launched a million-dollar global business challenge to help fight the Ebola outbreak, and announced a multi-faceted program in support of community relief efforts."



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‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ charity single comes under fire | Globalnews.ca

‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ charity single comes under fire | Globalnews.ca: "There’s a danger that this kind of appeal is slightly patronising,” British MP Malcolm Bruce told BBC Radio 4, “and gives the impression that Africa doesn’t have the capacity to do things for itself.”

Critics have also pointed out that many of those affected by Ebola are Muslim and, therefore, do not celebrate Christmas."



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How Bitcoin is Used in Combatting Ebola - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

How Bitcoin is Used in Combatting Ebola - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: "A group from Ghana has found a way to deploy cash donations more rapidly and more effectively directly to the front lines of the effort to contain Ebola in neighboring Sierra Leone. The distinctively African twist is that the solution combines Bitcoin and the now-ubiquitous African financial tool, the mobile phone.

Bitcoin Against Ebola is a nonprofit founded by Beam, a startup based in Accra, Ghana, which promotes Bitcoin technology as a way for Africans to transfer money cheaply and instantaneously."



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Queensland's disaster relief funding under threat from federal governmemnt

Queensland's disaster relief funding under threat from federal governmemnt: "National disaster funding to Queensland from the federal government is under serious threat with authorities wanting to reduce federal payouts from 75 per of costs to just 50 per cent of the costs.

A final decison wil be made before Christmas in the lead-up to Queensland's cyclone season."



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Queensland's disaster relief funding under threat from federal governmemnt

Queensland's disaster relief funding under threat from federal governmemnt: "National disaster funding to Queensland from the federal government is under serious threat with authorities wanting to reduce federal payouts from 75 per of costs to just 50 per cent of the costs.

A final decison wil be made before Christmas in the lead-up to Queensland's cyclone season."



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Queensland's disaster relief funding under threat from federal governmemnt

Queensland's disaster relief funding under threat from federal governmemnt: "National disaster funding to Queensland from the federal government is under serious threat with authorities wanting to reduce federal payouts from 75 per of costs to just 50 per cent of the costs.

A final decison wil be made before Christmas in the lead-up to Queensland's cyclone season."



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Haiti is not napping! - Columns - JamaicaObserver.com

Haiti is not napping! - Columns - JamaicaObserver.com: " I was sorry she was not in the room last Wednesday when a group of brilliant, caring individuals -- black, white and in-between -- gathered at the Hotel Karibe in Port-au-Prince for a working session of the Haiti Action Network, organised by the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI).

Denis O'Brien, chairman of Digicel, who has been partnering with the CGI in development programmes, noted that an MOU had been signed for the development of two cruise ports, and American Airlines had started flights to Cap Haitien in the north. The World Bank has also made a US$50-million grant to provide safe drinking water. Facilitated by CGI, the Marriott Group and Digicel have partnered in developing a hotel property in Port-au-Prince to be opened next February."



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Storytelling trumps smartphones in Ebola crisis, experts say | Reuters

Storytelling trumps smartphones in Ebola crisis, experts say | Reuters: " S torytelling and plays trump smartphones to deliver messages on Ebola in some communities, illustrating how new technologies have their limits in aid delivery, humanitarian experts said on Wednesday."



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Philanthropy & Hurricane Sandy | GrantCraft

Philanthropy & Hurricane Sandy | GrantCraft:



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Burroughs Wellcome Fund Fighting Ebola with Research | GrantCraft

Burroughs Wellcome Fund Fighting Ebola with Research | GrantCraft: "The World Health Organization predicts that the Ebola virus could spread to as many as 1.4 million people worldwide. Helping to advance the development of therapies and diagnostics to fight this deadly virus are a number of Burroughs Wellcome Fund awardees. These scientists were funded, however, not because of their Ebola research projects, but because of the problem-solving and innovative thinking they bring to the research enterprise."



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Trends in Ebola Relief Funding | GrantCraft

Some additional articles on Ebola Fundraising

Trends in Ebola Relief Funding | GrantCraft: "An analysis of figures compiled by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Human Affairs (OCHA) Financial Tracking Service shows that the global response to OCHA’s billion dollar appeal for the Ebola outbreak in West Africa has been an outlier. For example, looking at just  funding (not including uncommitted pledges) from  private individuals and organizations, we see that the current appeal for assistance in West Africa has yielded a fraction of what was raised for the Haitian and Japanese earthquakes and the typhoon that devastated the Philippines:"



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Aid Groups Say Quarantines Are Deterring Ebola Volunteers – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Aid Groups Say Quarantines Are Deterring Ebola Volunteers – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has seen a significant drop-off in the number of health workers enlisting in the fight against Ebola in recent weeks, a decline medical charities attribute in part to the quarantines some states are imposing on volunteers returning from the outbreak zone, NPR reports. USAID said applications to serve in West Africa are down 17 percent since late October, when New York and New Jersey became the first states to implement three-week isolation periods for Ebola workers."



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Billionaire Paul Allen donates 10,000 smartphones to the Ebola battle | Fox News

Billionaire Paul Allen donates 10,000 smartphones to the Ebola battle | Fox News: "Billionaire Paul Allen is sending more than 10,000 smartphones to West Africa to help in the battle against Ebola.

The Microsoft co-founder’s Paul G. Allen Family Foundation is providing the specially-programmed phones in an attempt to help government workers and aid volunteers gather data about the effectiveness of relief efforts in the disease-ravaged region."



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Google launches public fundraising campaign to fight Ebola | UK Fundraising

Google launches public fundraising campaign to fight Ebola | UK Fundraising: "4
Google is inviting the public to donate to help fight Ebola. For every dollar donated it will donate $2.

The company has already donated $10 million to support NGOs including InSTEDD, International Rescue Committee, Medecins Sans Frontieres, NetHope, Partners in Health, Save the Children and U.S. Fund for UNICEF. The money will be donated to Network for Good, which will distribute the funds to the NGOs.

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Why Americans are giving so little money to the Red Cross for Ebola relief - Quartz

Why Americans are giving so little money to the Red Cross for Ebola relief - Quartz: "To date, the American Red Cross has raised $3.7 million for the Ebola relief effort in West Africa. That’s a very small figure, compared to donations for major natural disasters. In general, Americans donate several orders of magnitude more to the Red Cross for disasters than they do for serious diseases like Ebola, measles, and malaria."



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Facebook urges 1.2bn users to fight Ebola with new donation button — RT USA

Facebook urges 1.2bn users to fight Ebola with new donation button — RT USA: "The button, now appearing at the top of the Facebook news feed for its 1.23 billion users, shows a blue hand clasping a red heart with the inscription: “[User name], You Can Help Stop Ebola.” Underneath is written the statement, “Support organizations working in West Africa so they can stop the disease and save lives.”"



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Scots urged to back Ebola appeal - Health / News / The Courier

Scots urged to back Ebola appeal - Health / News / The Courier: "Scots have been urged to give generously to a fundraising appeal for people affected by the Ebola outbreak in west Africa.

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) in Scotland said some affected areas face catastrophe within 60 days unless urgent action is taken."



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Over £6m raised in first day of DEC's Ebola Crisis Appeal

Over £6m raised in first day of DEC's Ebola Crisis Appeal: "More than £6m has been raised by the Disasters Emergency Committee’s (DEC) Ebola Crisis Appeal since the appeal's launch yesterday.
Funds were raised through web, phone and text donations and UK government support, the organisation said today.

Saleh Saeed, chief executive of DEC, said: "We have been overwhelmed by the extraordinary generosity of the UK public in response to our unprecedented appeal for the Ebola Crisis in west Africa.""



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Red Cross launches mobile app on disasters | The Jakarta Post

Red Cross launches mobile app on disasters | The Jakarta Post: "The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) has launched an Android-based mobile application that helps users anticipate natural disasters and share disaster-related information.

The app, called Mass Rapid Assessment (MRA), was launched during a seminar on IT-Telekom and people's disaster preparedness and resilience in South Jakarta on Thursday."



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London volunteers launch fundraising drive to help fight Ebola | Metro

London volunteers launch fundraising drive to help fight Ebola | Metro: "London volunteers launch fundraising drive to help fight Ebola"



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Ebola outbreak fails to generate donations for emergency aid - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Ebola outbreak fails to generate donations for emergency aid - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "Ebola outbreak fails to generate donations for emergency aid
Strong connection with victims absent"



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Red Cross Uses Texts as a Weapon in West Africa Ebola Fight – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Red Cross Uses Texts as a Weapon in West Africa Ebola Fight – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Red Cross Uses Texts as a Weapon in West Africa Ebola Fight
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is using mobile communication to help stem the spread of Ebola in Sierra Leone, sending out millions of text messages a month carrying health tips to the country’s residents, NPR reports."



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» American Red Cross Responds to Inaccuracies in ProPublica and NPR Stories

» American Red Cross Responds to Inaccuracies in ProPublica and NPR Stories: "American Red Cross Responds to Inaccuracies in ProPublica and NPR Stories
Posted on October 29th, 2014 by Laura Howe
This morning, NPR and ProPublica published stories detailing criticisms of the Red Cross response to Hurricanes Sandy and Isaac. The matrix below documents information provided to these news outlets that was omitted in their reporting."



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The Red Cross’ Secret Disaster - ProPublica

The Red Cross’ Secret Disaster - ProPublica: "The modern-day Red Cross was created by congressional charter more than a century ago and plays a unique part in responding to disasters. The iconic charity has a government mandate to work alongside the Federal Emergency Management Agency in relief efforts.
The Red Cross has endured patches of trouble in the recent past. It faced allegations of financial mismanagement after Sept. 11 and Hurricane Katrina and a series of chief executives were forced to resign. Congress forced an overhaul. The Red Cross recruited McGovern to the top job in 2008."



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Student creates Ebola campaign - The Shorthorn : Life + Entertainment

Student creates Ebola campaign - The Shorthorn : Life + Entertainment: "The electrical engineering graduate student manages multiple informative Facebook pages and now started a campaign to raise Ebola awareness. He hopes that he can make students aware of the disease and its symptoms."



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World Aid Groups Scramble to Raise Money for Ebola Orphans in Africa - NBC News.com

World Aid Groups Scramble to Raise Money for Ebola Orphans in Africa - NBC News.com: "UNICEF, the United Nations' children's body, is also running a campaign to attract donors to fight Ebola. Its U.S. Fund advertises that it will match every dollar, thanks to a $3.6 million gift from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. It has so far raised $12.7 million but has already maxed out on the gift."



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Ebola fundraising appeal launched by Disasters and Emergency Committee - Wales Online

Ebola fundraising appeal launched by Disasters and Emergency Committee - Wales Online: "A massive fundraising appeal has been launched to help tackle the Ebola crisis in Africa due to the “unprecedented” scale of the outbreak.

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) announced the launch, marking the first time in its 50-year history that the DEC has appealed in response to a disease outbreak.

The DEC Appeal in Wales is led by aid agencies Christian Aid, Tearfund, CAFOD, Oxfam Cymru, British Red Cross, Save the Children, Islamic Relief and Age Cymru."



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Ebola Research Gets a Boost From Crowdfunding Campaign - NBC News.com

Ebola Research Gets a Boost From Crowdfunding Campaign - NBC News.com: "The quickest way to get that, they decided, was via a crowdfunding campaign.

The public quickly responded. In less than two weeks, the fundraising effort on Crowdrise has collected $99,450, putting it just shy of its $100,000 goal."



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Foundations, Companies Gave $380 Million for Sandy Relief, Study Finds | News | PND

Foundations, Companies Gave $380 Million for Sandy Relief, Study Finds | News | PND: "Two years after Superstorm Sandy pounded coastal communities from southern New Jersey to Connecticut, nearly six hundred foundations, corporations, and other institutional donors have contributed more than $380 million in cash and in-kind gifts for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts, a report from Foundation Center finds."



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Crowdfunding a cure for Ebola

Crowdfunding a cure for Ebola: "As health-care officials scramble to contain the worsening Ebola outbreak around the world, an unusual fundraising effort from a leading institute has struck a chord with the general public."



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Fundraising Campaign Ends For 'Ebola Free' Nurse, Donors Encouraged To Contribute To Charity

Fundraising Campaign Ends For 'Ebola Free' Nurse, Donors Encouraged To Contribute To Charity: "The day after the country learned that Pham had contracted Ebola, her friend, Sarah Strittmatter, launched a fundraising campaign on Go Fund Me to help Pham and her family pay expenses. While Texas Health Presbyterian is covering the costs of Pham’s medical care, Strittmatter noted that, “[e]verything Nina owns has been destroyed in effort to avoid any contamination.”"



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Christian Aid income over £100m for the first time since 2010

Christian Aid income over £100m for the first time since 2010: "Christian Aid's income rose more than 8 per cent to £103.6m in the year to March 2014, according to accounts filed recently.
The charity saw income fall from £104.6m in the year to March 2010 to £95m the next year, and has remained at that level since.
This year the charity saw a major increase in grants and contracts awarded, which were worth £28.7m, a 78 per cent increase on the previous year."



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Ebola Fighters Enlist Texts in Bid to Curb Outbreak - Bloomberg

Ebola Fighters Enlist Texts in Bid to Curb Outbreak - Bloomberg: "Using technology that can target mobile phones in a specific area, workers with the United Nations Children’s Fund sent texts to a group of Monrovia teenagers telling them how to sign up for Ebola alerts. The teens texted back questions, such as how can they avoid getting sick?"



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Paul Allen pledges $100 million to fight ebola - Oct. 23, 2014

Paul Allen pledges $100 million to fight ebola - Oct. 23, 2014: "Paul Allen, the Microsoft co-founder, has increased his commitment in the fight against Ebola to $100 million on Thursday.
The billionaire and owner of the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trailblazers has been donating money to the cause since August."



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Peer-to-peer proves itself in World Vision's emergency giving to fight Ebola. - DonorDrive

Peer-to-peer proves itself in World Vision's emergency giving to fight Ebola. - DonorDrive

In the race to cure Ebola, doctor uses crowdfunding to raise money

In the race to cure Ebola, doctor uses crowdfunding to raise money

Fidelity Shortlists 9 Charities Fighting Ebola

Fidelity Shortlists 9 Charities Fighting Ebola: "By the end of September Fidelity Charitable donors had made 271 grants totaling $875,000 towards the fight against Ebola. By the third week of October, the total of grants to fight ebola nearly doubled to over 500 and the total dollars climbed to $3.8 million."



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Donations for Ebola Relief Are Slow to Gain Speed - NYTimes.com

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Donations for Ebola Relief Are Slow to Gain Speed - NYTimes.com: "Compared to the rush to donate after major disasters of the last decade or so, charitable giving to address the Ebola tragedy is almost nonexistent, and the relief agencies that typically seek donations after a catastrophe are mostly silent. “Have you had any email solicitations?” asked Patrick M. Rooney, associate dean at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. “If there had been an earthquake or tsunami, my question would be who had solicited you and how many times"



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Relief for nonprofits launched on anniversary of 2013 Flood - Estes Park Trail-Gazette

Relief for nonprofits launched on anniversary of 2013 Flood - Estes Park Trail-Gazette: "Last year, Colorado experienced horrific flooding and devastation. The mountain communities around Estes Park were especially hard hit and it wasn't just individuals, families and businesses that suffered. Area nonprofits faced their own challenges with increased requests for services, decreased funding and lost revenues. In order to move forward, a group of 35 nonprofits have come together for Mountain Strong for Nonprofits. This new online marketing collaborative is designed to raise seriously needed funding for the groups participating. This effort is being led by Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center, (EPNRC), which exists to serve and strengthen the nonprofit organizations of the Estes Valley region by offering resources, educational programs and networking opportunities."



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Audit Faults Nonprofit’s Handling of Millions in Katrina Aid – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Audit Faults Nonprofit’s Handling of Millions in Katrina Aid – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Federal auditors say a nonprofit University of New Orleans research organization failed to account for most of the more than $19-million it received from the U.S. government to repair damage it sustained during Hurricane Katrina, The Times-Picayune writes. The University of New Orleans Research and Technology Foundation is disputing findings that it did not follow federal contracting guidelines on holding an “open and free competition” for repair projects and allotting work to women- and minority-owned small firms, the newspaper also reports."



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More Doctors Volunteering for Duty in Fight Against Ebola – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

More Doctors Volunteering for Duty in Fight Against Ebola – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "More Doctors Volunteering for Duty in Fight Against Ebola
A fear-fueled shortage of doctors and nurses willing to volunteer to battle the Ebola virus in West Africa is easing, reports The New York Times. But experts say it will be a long time yet before field hospitals being built in the region by the U.S. military are sufficiently staffed with trained medical professionals to keep up with the outbreak, which is growing by 600 new cases a week."



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Govt to dole out festival cash to flood victims | National

Govt to dole out festival cash to flood victims | National: "KATHMANDU, SEP 28 - The Central Disaster Relief Committee (CDRC) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) on Saturday decided to provide additional relief amount worth Rs 3,000 and Rs 50 each to families affected by floods and landslides as festival allowances and daily living respectively.

A CDRC meeting, chaired by Home Minister Bamdev Gautam, agreed to provide financial assistance to the flood victims, particularly those living in the Mid-western and Far-western regions of the country, said Yadav Koirala, chief at the Disaster Management Division under the Home Ministry."



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Natural disasters displaced more people than war in 2013, study finds | World news | theguardian.com

Natural disasters displaced more people than war in 2013, study finds | World news | theguardian.com

Natural disasters displaced more people than war in 2013, study finds

Norwegian Refugee Council finds ‘mega disasters’ such as typhoons and hurricanes drove 22 million people from hom

PM Relief Fund gets Rs 15.5 m from China | Top Stories

PM Relief Fund gets Rs 15.5 m from China | Top Stories: KATHMANDU, AUG 19 - Northern neighbour China has announced support of Rs. 15.5 million to the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund. Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Wu Chuntai handed over the amount on behalf of the autonomous region of Tibet on Tuesday.

Beautiful Portraits of Tsunami Survivors Help a Community Rebuild | Raw File | WIRED

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Mrs. Oikawa Shiyuko seated on the remains of what was once her home, in the town of Otsuchi, Japan. Alejandro Chaskielberg

Once the water’s receded, the rebuilding’s begun and the news crews have departed, how do you photograph a massive natural disaster? Alejandro Chaskielberg grappled with these questions for his series Otsuchi Future Memories, which is about the aftermath of the 2011 tsunami in Japan.

Helping families build their resilience in the aftermath of a disaster - IFRC

Helping families build their resilience in the aftermath of a disaster - IFRC: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) allocated 180,676 Swiss francs from its Disaster Relief Emergency Fund to help the Tanzania Red Cross Society in assisting 2,000 people affected by the floods. With the help of the Red Cross, families have now constructed shelters at a temporary site allocated to them by the Government of Tanzania, as they wait to be settled permanently on safer grounds.

‘New Body Has Eased Handling of Disasters’ - The New Indian Express

‘New Body Has Eased Handling of Disasters’ - The New Indian Express

Lawmakers to donate one day’s salary | Capital

From Nepal



Lawmakers to donate one day’s salary | Capital: The disaster relief fund under the Prime Minister’s Office has collected around Rs 10 million for the victims of Sindhupalchok landslide, but none of it has yet been mobilised, said the Chief District Officer (CDO) of Sindhupalchok, Gopal Parajuli.

'Using technology to do good': Disaster Tech Lab - Independent.ie

'Using technology to do good': Disaster Tech Lab - Independent.ie: An Irish NGO has brought emergency communications systems to disaster-stricken countries like Haiti, The Philippines, and Sandy-hit Long Island since setting up in 2010.

Australia donates P120M more to Yolanda areas | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

Australia donates P120M more to Yolanda areas | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines: Australia has committed to extend an additional A$3 million (around P120 million) for disaster preparedness and resilience of communities in the Philippines which were severely affected by typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) last year.

According to Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop, the funding will be provided through the Resilience and Preparedness towards Inclusive Development (RAPID) Program, jointly implemented by the Philippine government through the Climate Change Commission, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and the Australian Government.

Boston Marathon Nearly Doubles Charity Take to $38-Million – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Boston Marathon Nearly Doubles Charity Take to $38-Million – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Runners in the 2014 Boston Marathon raised $38.4-million for some 300 nonprofit organizations, far outpacing the race’s previous fundraising record, The Boston Globe reports.

Nonprofits Step Up to Rebuild Homes Still Scarred by Sandy – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nonprofits Step Up to Rebuild Homes Still Scarred by Sandy – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: With parts of New York still pocked with houses bearing the scars of Hurricane Sandy nearly 20 months after the storm, volunteer, faith, and community groups have stepped in to aid homeowners left in limbo by a stalled city bureaucracy, writes The New York Times.

Deadly tornado all but wipes Nebraska village off the map | Reuters

Deadly tornado all but wipes Nebraska village off the map | Reuters: Hundreds of residents driven from a Nebraska village leveled by a deadly tornado were expected to be allowed back into their community Tuesday to salvage the remains of their belongings.

"Pilger is gone," said Sanford Goshorn, director of emergency management for Stanton County.

Joan Mitchell Foundation art philanthropy is investing $20 million in New Orleans | NOLA.com

Joan Mitchell Foundation art philanthropy is investing $20 million in New Orleans | NOLA.com: the Joan Mitchell Foundation decided to make New Orleans the site for a splendid artists' retreat, the sort of place where promising painters and sculptors from across the country can commune together for weeks at a time, honing their skills, being advised by art authorities and soaking up the Crescent City vibe. We're not talking about some modest sleepover art clubhouse.

By the time the foundation finishes its Bayou Road campus near Broad Street, it will have invested roughly $12.5 million buying up old property and commissioning new construction.

Calgary communities plan unique ‘Neighbour Day’ celebrations for flood anniversary | Metro

Calgary communities plan unique ‘Neighbour Day’ celebrations for flood anniversary | Metro: As the one-year anniversary of Calgary’s most damaging flood approaches, people across the city are preparing to gather and celebrate the spirit of community that emerged from the destruction and displacement.

Free summer camp for flood-affected kids

Free summer camp for flood-affected kids: When flood waters ravaged the province last summer, some children didn’t get the opportunity to enjoy the summer, and Scouts Canada doesn’t want that to happen again.

The organization is offering free 2014 summer camp spaces to youth affected, in any way, by last year’s flood.

Sri Lanka : Over 3,000 affected by flash floods in Sri Lanka, Red Cross sends disaster response teams

Sri Lanka : Over 3,000 affected by flash floods in Sri Lanka, Red Cross sends disaster response teams: June 02, Colombo: Sri Lanka Red Cross said it has mobilized Branch Disaster Response Teams (BDRT) and First Aid teams to assist and aid the people affected by the flash floods due to heavy rains lashed the country in the last 24 hours.

Disaster Relief Resources for Charities and Contributors

Disaster Relief Resources for Charities and Contributors: Disaster Relief Resources for Charities and Contributors

In the aftermath of a disaster or in other emergency hardship situations, individuals, employers and corporations often are interested in providing assistance to victims through a charitable organization. The IRS provides a number of resources to help those involved in providing disaster relief through charities.

Red Cross lays out 3-year recovery plan for Yolanda victims | News | GMA News Online

Red Cross lays out 3-year recovery plan for Yolanda victims | News | GMA News Online: Saying the road to recovery will be long, the International Federation of Red Cross, which includes the Philippine Red Cross, and Red Crescent Societies are now laying out a three-year recovery plan costing 320 million Swiss francs (P16 billion) for victims of super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan).

Disaster relief organizations respond to Quapaw

Disaster relief organizations respond to Quapaw: - Immediately after the tornado hit Quapaw, disaster relief organizations from the Metro sent people to help.One of the first organizations to respond to the tornadoes across the entire region was the Red Cross.

OKStrong fund raises $4.6 million for May 2013 tornado victims' long-term needs - Tulsa World: News

OKStrong fund raises $4.6 million for May 2013 tornado victims' long-term needs - Tulsa World: News: OKLAHOMA CITY — The OKStrong Disaster Relief Fund raised $4.6 million in pledges and donations, Gov. Mary Fallin announced at a press conference at the Oklahoma Capitol on Wednesday.

Fallin created the fund in partnership with the United Way of Central Oklahoma to assist with the long-term medical, emotional and educational needs of May 2013 tornado victims.

Gators found nonprofit, Projects for Haiti, to help brighten future of Haiti schools - The Independent Florida Alligator: Local & National

Gators found nonprofit, Projects for Haiti, to help brighten future of Haiti schools - The Independent Florida Alligator: Local & National: he inseparable duo started a nonprofit, Projects for Haiti, during their junior year at UF after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

For them, making a difference through donations only was not enough to help Albert’s country. Albert, a graduate student in Latin American studies, and Zelaya, a UF alumnus, are now inspiring Haitian teachers to make a difference one student at a time.

Native Groups Drop Charity Golf Event Over Redskins Link – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Native Groups Drop Charity Golf Event Over Redskins Link – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: The nonprofit National Indian Gaming Association pulled support from a weekend golf tournament in Arizona to raise scholarship funds for Native American students because of the involvement of the Washington Redskins Original Americans Foundation, USA Today writes.

Red Cross Offers Few Details on Its Use of Sandy Donations – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Red Cross Offers Few Details on Its Use of Sandy Donations – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Red Cross Offers Few Details on Its Use of Sandy Donations

The American Red Cross says it has spent or committed $291-million of the $312-million it raised for Superstorm Sandy relief but

U.S. dioceses raise $24.5 million for Typhoon Haiyan recovery, rebuilding - The Compass – Official Newspaper of the Diocese of Green Bay

U.S. dioceses raise $24.5 million for Typhoon Haiyan recovery, rebuilding - The Compass – Official Newspaper of the Diocese of Green Bay: U.S. dioceses raised $24.5 million in the special collection taken for relief, recovery and rebuilding efforts in the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan.

A Year After The Boston Marathon Bombing, One Victim's Inspiring Startup-Business Story | Fast Company | Business Innovation

A Year After The Boston Marathon Bombing, One Victim's Inspiring Startup-Business Story | Fast Company | Business Innovation: This week, North is launching the result: Artisan Connect, a startup that combines her passion for travel and traditional crafts with a long-brewing interest in social change. The company is an online marketplace where customers can shop for high-end home-decor products made by artisans in developing countries. Yet unlike charities that rely on donations to support artisans’ livelihoods, North envisioned her business as a for-profit venture that would provide craftspeople with a sustainable revenue source. Her site, she says, is a boon for both sides:

How groups are managing millions in Oso mudslide aid | HeraldNet.com - Local news

How groups are managing millions in Oso mudslide aid | HeraldNet.com - Local news: Two weeks after the Oso mudslide wiped out a neighborhood, relief and social service agencies are starting to disperse some of the millions of dollars still pouring in.

IRS Lets Taxpayers Claim Donations Early for Philippines Typhoon Relief

IRS Lets Taxpayers Claim Donations Early for Philippines Typhoon Relief: Taxpayers who make cash contributions on or before April 14, 2014, for Philippines typhoon relief can get an immediate tax benefit by choosing to claim them on their 2013 returns, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Under special legislation enacted last week, taxpayers can choose to treat cash contributions made on or after March 26, 2014, and be

Aftershocks Rattle Chile as Military Keeps Order - ABC News

Aftershocks Rattle Chile as Military Keeps Order - ABC News: Coastal residents of Chile's far north spent a second sleepless night outside their homes as major aftershocks continued Thursday following a magnitude-8.2 earthquake that damaged several thousand homes and caused six deaths.

No new major damage or casualties were reported, and a heavy police and military presence kept order.

Typhoon Disaster Recovery in the Philippines

Typhoon Disaster Recovery in the Philippines: It’s a long road to recovery in the Philippines after the typhoon disaster, with sanitation, health, and infrastructure badly damaged. Give2Asia is working with our partners at LiveLeaf, Jordan International Aid (JIA), and Lions of Life to regain healthy lives in local communities by sending medical aid and medical teams. See our partners’ work in action through our Youtube video.

PIA | US Haiyan disaster assistance totals more than US$90-M

PIA | US Haiyan disaster assistance totals more than US$90-M: The United States of America’s Haiyan disaster assistance totals to more than US$90 million.

This was disclosed by US Ambassador to the Philippines His Excellency Philipp S. Goldberg during a recently held press conference at the US Embassy attended by Regional and National media representatives.

Obama OKs tax-deductible Haiyan aid

Obama OKs tax-deductible Haiyan aid: e Philippines thanked the United States on Wednesday, March 26, after US President Barack Obama legalized tax-deductible donations for Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) survivors.

Through the Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act, American taxpayers can “continue making tax-deductible donations to typhoon victims in the Philippines until April 15,” the Philippine Embassy in the United States said in a statement.

Students aid in North Carolina recovery | PoconoRecord.com

Students aid in North Carolina recovery | PoconoRecord.com: For the ninth year in a row, East Stroudsburg University students, accompanied by a faculty member, traveled south in January to volunteer for disaster relief work.

Gene White, ESU professor of physical education and chair of the physical education teacher education department, and six students spent the week of Jan. 5 in New Bern, N.C., where residents still are suffering the effects of Hurricane Irene. The hurricane ravaged many areas in 2009.

Snohomish Times Newspaper: United Way announces recovery fund for mudslide relief

Snohomish Times Newspaper: United Way announces recovery fund for mudslide relief: As the search and rescue effort in Oso, Washington continued into its fourth day, United Way of Snohomish County began the process of establishing a community-wide recovery fund to assist those affected by the mudslide.

United Way seeded its Disaster Recovery Fund for Mudslide Relief with $25,000 from its endowment. JPMorgan Chase added another $50,000 as soon as they heard the fund had been set up

2013 disasters 'consistent' with human-made climate change –UN

2013 disasters 'consistent' with human-made climate change –UN: he Philippines' devastating Typhoon Haiyan and drought in Australia were among recent weather extremes consistent with man-made climate change, the UN's weather agency said Monday, March 24. (INFOGRAPHIC: What UN reports say about climate change)

Victims of Typhoon Haiyan to receive lights from 'Party in the Dark' event - Local News - ET Mobile

Victims of Typhoon Haiyan to receive lights from 'Party in the Dark' event - Local News - ET Mobile: Victims of Typhoon Haiyan to receive lights from 'Party in the Dark' event

by Roger Adkins, Staff Writer | Posted 15 hours ago

PHILIPPI — Volunteers are being sought to “Party in the Dark” for a good cause.

Several community organizations are partnering with Alderson Broaddus University for an event in which volunteers will assemble solar-powered lights for typhoon victims in the Philippines, said Ashley Mittelmeier, director of marketing and communications.

The free event is being held at 8 p.m. Saturday at Heiner Hall located on the top level of the campus center.

“University students and community members will turn out the lights for an hour and assemble solar-powered lights,” she said.

Aid Charities’ Syria Worries Grow as Donors Steer Clear – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Aid Charities’ Syria Worries Grow as Donors Steer Clear – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Organizations such as Mercy Corps and World Vision have collected a tenth as much money for Syrian relief as for the 2010 Haiti earthquake or last fall’s Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, despite a comparable toll in death and displacement. Aid experts said the complexity and seeming intractability of the Syria crisis, public wariness about Middle East conflicts, and a widespread perception that all players in the war are bad actors have served as drags on giving.

Community foundations raise over �1m to help flood relief effort

Community foundations raise over �1m to help flood relief effort: Over �1m has been raised for flood relief by eight local community foundations in flood-affected areas, and by the umbrella body for the community foundations network.

Community foundations in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cornwall, Devon, Norfolk, Somerset, Surrey and Wales set up relief funds to respond to the devastation brought by extreme weather in recent months.

Fundraising, Part 5: International affairs groups refine message � Philanthropy North Carolina

Fundraising, Part 5: International affairs groups refine message � Philanthropy North Carolina: With serious disasters abroad in 2013 eclipsing those in the U.S., international aid organizations showed a sharper focus on disaster planning and preparation before disasters, says Bob Ottenhoff, president and CEO of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy.

International aid groups also have focused more attention on post-disaster recovery and rebuilding, and turned increasingly to social media to help educate donors about disaster needs, he says.

New England Fishermen To Receive Nearly $33 Million In Disaster Relief | Rhode Island Public Radio

New England Fishermen To Receive Nearly $33 Million In Disaster Relief | Rhode Island Public Radio: early $33 million in disaster relief money will soon flow to help New England fishermen hurting from declining fish stocks and tighter fishing limits. The federal government declared a fisheries disaster last year in Rhode Island. Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, and Reps. Jim Langevin and David Cicilline joined other congressional leaders to include $74 million in fisheries disaster in the fiscal year 2014 appropriations bill.

Red Cross responds to 407 disasters in region in 2013 - MessAge Media: Aitkin Independent Age

Red Cross responds to 407 disasters in region in 2013 - MessAge Media: Aitkin Independent Age: In a year that had deadly tornadoes, fierce wildfires and destructive floods in many states, the Northern Minnesota Region of the American Red Cross responded to 407 disasters, including one of the 146 large disaster relief efforts led by the American Red Cross in 42 states and territories in 2013.

Teen Japanese folk star serenades Victoria city hall in thanks for support during 2011 tsunami

Teen Japanese folk star serenades Victoria city hall in thanks for support during 2011 tsunami: Teen Japanese folk star serenades Victoria city hall in thanks for support during 2011 tsunami



Teen Japanese folk star serenades Victoria city hall in thanks for support during 2011 tsunami

VICTORIA, B.C.: February 21, 2014 - Misaki Usuzawa, a junior high student from one of the coastal towns that was devastated in 2011 by Japan�s most powerful earthquake and the following tsunamis, performs to a crowd at Victoria City Hall. Usuzawa was recently celebrated as one of Japan�s up and coming musicians and sings to show gratitude for the support Victoria offered to Japan in 2011.
Photograph by: ADRIAN LAM , TIMES COLONIST

A teenage folksinging sensation from Japan had the Victoria mayor, councillors and guests clapping along in city chambers Friday as she sang about her homeland.

Misaki Usuzawa’s performance was a thank-you to B.C.’s capital after it supported her hometown following its destruction in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

David Beckham urges help for kids in disaster zones | Business Standard

David Beckham urges help for kids in disaster zones | Business Standard: ollowing his visit to the Philippines earlier this month, former football star David Beckham has launched a global appeal to help children caught up in disaster zones.

World Records Broken at Walkathon for Philippine Typhoon Survivors - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

World Records Broken at Walkathon for Philippine Typhoon Survivors - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: Among the Filipinos worldwide responding to the continuing crisis in their homeland are followers of the Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ), an independent and indigenous Christian group. Members participated in a walkathon staged in the Philippines and 55 other sites in Asia, Australia, Europe, and the United States, and in the process broke a couple of Guinness World Records.

Guinness adjudicator Kirsty Bennett certified that 175,509 congregants marched in Manila on Saturday, breaking the record set 14 years ago in Singapore when 77,500 people walked to promote healthy living. Bennett also confirmed that 519,221 Iglesia ni Cristo members worldwide set a new record for the largest

Thomson Reuters Foundation | News, Information and Connections for Action

Thomson Reuters Foundation | News, Information and Connections for Action:  A World Vision staff member scans the barcode on a piece of paper given to the people affected by Typhoon Haiyan. Taken on Jan 23 in the municipality of Dagami, Leyte Province. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION/Thin Lei Win

US$100,000 worth assistance to Indonesians displaced by Sinabung eruptions | The Jakarta Post

US$100,000 worth assistance to Indonesians displaced by Sinabung eruptions | The Jakarta Post: S Ambassador Robert Blake has offered US$100,000 to support the Indonesian government’s disaster relief in response to the ongoing Mount Sinabung eruptions in North Sumatra.

Pomeroy students raise money for relief in Philippines | Community Spirit | LC Valley News

Pomeroy students raise money for relief in Philippines | Community Spirit | LC Valley News: As of Thursday morning, the students have raised over $700. That means the students have successfully raised enough money shave the heads of the Principal/Superintendent and also pie their two counselors and lead teachers in the face. But the students are hoping to reach their other goals:

4,500 still without electricity and heat; more crews arrive to help restore power - LancasterOnline: Local News

4,500 still without electricity and heat; more crews arrive to help restore power - LancasterOnline: Local News: With thousands still without power, President Barack Obama on Thursday declared a state of emergency in Lancaster and six other Pennsylvania counties.

As Haiyan hits 3-month mark, World Vision to help survivors rebuild, recover for long term

As Haiyan hits 3-month mark, World Vision to help survivors rebuild, recover for long term: Cebu - With more than half a million people provided with survival goods during the first three months of World Vision’s response to Typhoon Haiyan, the response team is now focusing on helping families and communities rebuild.

Knights of Columbus to donate more than $750,000 for relief efforts in Philippines | Church Executive

Knights of Columbus to donate more than $750,000 for relief efforts in Philippines | Church Executive: n the aftermath of the Philippines’ Typhoon Haiyan — considered the strongest recorded storm ever to make landfall — the Knights of Columbus will donate more than $750,000 to assist in relief efforts.

N.J. Outlines Plans for Next $1.46 Billion in Sandy Aid

N.J. Outlines Plans for Next $1.46 Billion in Sandy Aid: Gov. Chris Christie outlined his spending plan Monday for $1.46 billion set to come to New Jersey in the second wave of last-resort federal funds approved by the Obama administration in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

The proposal calls for about half of the money to be directed toward homeowner assistance,

Effective giving - Emporia Gazette: Editorials

Effective giving - Emporia Gazette: Editorials: People want to help; it is human nature to want to help. And many aid agencies offer just that opportunity as they fundraise for relief efforts. But if we give to them, does it actually make a difference?

This isn’t about deceitful and fraudulent charities. Scams are easy to avoid with a modest amount of due diligence. I’m talking about the legitimate charities trying to do good. Do they actually improve conditions at the disaster sites?

The answer is yes, but disaster relief is notably less effective than many other forms of aid.

Philippine typhoon victims receive HK$2 million in aid from Hong Kong | South China Morning Post

Philippine typhoon victims receive HK$2 million in aid from Hong Kong | South China Morning Post: More than HK$2 million worth of aid, financed by Hong Kong’s Disaster Relief Fund, is being distributed in Philippine towns hit by Typhoon Haiyan.

Relief packs featuring essential food stuffs, survival items and sanitary supplies are being handed out to about 5,000 families in the remote central Philippine towns of Ajuy, Batad and San Dionisio in Iloilo province.

Singapore American School Raised $85,000 For Victims Of Typhoon Haiyan

Singapore American School Raised $85,000 For Victims Of Typhoon Haiyan: Singapore American School was able to raise $85,000 in a mere two and a half weeks for the people on the island of Cebu, an island hit hard by Typhoon Haiyan.

(Newswire.net -- January 22, 2014) Singapore, Singapore The Executive Service Council, a student-led service council at Singapore American School (SAS), collaborated with other student-led groups such as Wish for Kids, Global Issues Network, and Gawad Kalinga, as well as faculty, parents, and community, to raised $85,000 for Cebu in a mere two and a half weeks.

World Vision joins Boston Pizza to help Typhoon Haiyan survivors - Press Release - Digital Journal

World Vision joins Boston Pizza to help Typhoon Haiyan survivors - Press Release - Digital Journal: MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 15, 2014 /CNW/ - Thanks to the generosity of Canadians from coast-to-coast, the Boston Pizza Foundation presented World Vision with a cheque for $108,000 to support the humanitarian agency's Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts.

World Vision joins Boston Pizza to help Typhoon Haiyan survivors - Press Release - Digital Journal

World Vision joins Boston Pizza to help Typhoon Haiyan survivors - Press Release - Digital Journal: MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 15, 2014 /CNW/ - Thanks to the generosity of Canadians from coast-to-coast, the Boston Pizza Foundation presented World Vision with a cheque for $108,000 to support the humanitarian agency's Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts.

Students help typhoon relief | Local News | Mountain View Gazette

Students help typhoon relief | Local News | Mountain View Gazette

Va. charity, Japanese company provide typhoon aid - The Washington Post

Va. charity, Japanese company provide typhoon aid - The Washington Post: Operation Blessing International is teaming with a Japanese company to send two compact emergency water treatment units to the Philippines for typhoon relief.

The Virginia Beach-based charity announced its partnership with the

Philippines typhoon rebuilding may cost 50 pct more this year than estimated - chicagotribune.com

Philippines typhoon rebuilding may cost 50 pct more this year than estimated - chicagotribune.com: Philippines typhoon rebuilding may cost 50 pct more this year than estimated

Red Cross Responds to nearly 1,200 disasters in 2013

Red Cross Responds to nearly 1,200 disasters in 2013: In a year that had deadly tornadoes, fierce wildfires and destructive floods in many states, the South Louisiana Red Cross responded to nearly 1,200 disasters in the region, part of the 146 large disaster relief efforts led by the American Red Cross in 42 states and territories between Jan. 1 and Dec. 1 in 2013. And notably, no hurricanes in Louisiana.

"This year, the Red Cross continued to serve the people of south Louisiana through the dedicated work of its staff and volunteers," said CEO Kay W.