Friday, August 21, 2015

Mercy Malaysia needs RM1mil for Myanmar operations - Nation | The Star Online

Mercy Malaysia needs RM1mil for Myanmar operations - Nation | The Star Online: "PETALING JAYA: Mercy Malaysia is appealing for funds to help in their work in flood-hit Myanmar that has affected over a million people.

Emergency has been declared in four western regions in the country after heavy flooding this month caused by monsoon rains and Cyclone Komen.

Mercy has conducted mobile clinics at Mrauk U, Rakhine, whilst working closely with the State Health Department and other humanitarian agencies."



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Red Cross sets up emergency fund for Myanmar flood victims - The Nation

Red Cross sets up emergency fund for Myanmar flood victims - The Nation: "YANGON - The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is planning to provide aid, including vocational training, in flood-hit regions through an emergency fund.

It is asking for a US$4.1-million emergency fund to provide relief and rehabilitation aid to Magway and Sagaing regions and Chin States. "



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Ten Years After Katrina, A New Startup Sector Takes Hold in New Orleans | Fast Company | Business + Innovation

Ten Years After Katrina, A New Startup Sector Takes Hold in New Orleans | Fast Company | Business + Innovation:



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$120 billion in Katrina federal relief wasn't always assured | NOLA.com

$120 billion in Katrina federal relief wasn't always assured | NOLA.com:



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Katrina 10 vs. Katrina Truth: Sharply Contrasting Visions of the New Orleans Recovery | Nonprofit Quarterly

Katrina 10 vs. Katrina Truth: Sharply Contrasting Visions of the New Orleans Recovery | Nonprofit Quarterly:



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