Cyclone survivors left to their own devices

Cyclone survivors left to their own devices: "he reconstruction phase is still underway and in some villages it is far from being achieved: fallen trees are still obstructing roads or gardens, UNICEF or USAID tarpaulin sheets are still covering most of the roofs or walls of the houses, and construction materials are lying on the ground waiting to be used for new constructions."

Tornado Charities Raised More Money Than They Could Give Away - WTKR

Tornado Charities Raised More Money Than They Could Give Away - WTKR: "SUFFOLK – About a dozen charities raised more than $1.1 million dollars after the tornado, far more than they could give away, according to some of the groups.

NewsChannel 3 this week contacted seven charities who began collecting cash for those hardest hit a year ago. All but three said they had either given away the money, or had transferred funds to other charities. The remaining groups raised $114,000 more than they distributed, according to charity officials."

Myanmar villagers still struggle year after storm

Myanmar villagers still struggle year after storm: "International relief agencies have embarked on a three-year recovery plan, but response to a global appeal for $691 million in funding has been slow, the groups say.
Finding that money to help get people back on their feet is the biggest challenge that we face at the moment, says Andrew Kirkwood, the country director of Save the Children Fund.
Worst off are those in remote areas, such as Tin Maung Thein's village of Oak-kyiut."

Asian American Giving: China group publishes list of corporations failing to fulfill pledges

Asian American Giving: China group publishes list of corporations failing to fulfill pledges: "An organization plans to publish a list on April 24th revealing names of corporations that had pledged gifts for the Sichuan earthquake on May 12, 2008 but which have not fulfilled on their promise. CNY 100 billion, both corporate and personal, were promised but many were not fulfilled. Here's some more info from ChinaCSR site:"

The Sichuan Earthquake and the Changing Landscape of CSR in China - Knowledge@Wharton

The Sichuan Earthquake and the Changing Landscape of CSR in China - Knowledge@Wharton: "Multinational corporations have embraced the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and have introduced global policies to ensure best practices in every market. In China, however, firms that had operated under the perception that international CSR doctrines could be simply applied cookie-cutter style received a rude wake-up call in the aftermath of the May 12, 2008, Sichuan earthquake."

Reuters AlertNet - Italy earthquake 2009

Reuters AlertNet - Italy earthquake 2009: "Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi declared a national emergency, and pledged to seek hundreds of million of euros in EU disaster funds.

Berlusconi, already scrambling for funds to cope with an economic crisis, said his cabinet would provide 30 million euros ($40.60 million) for immediate assistance and vowed to rebuild L'Aquila in 28 months."

UNICEF raises 140 million HKD for Sichuan reconstruction - People's Daily Online

UNICEF raises 140 million HKD for Sichuan reconstruction - People's Daily Online: "The Hong Kong Committee for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on April 14 that it has up to now raised 140 million HKD to help the earthquake-hit areas in Sichuan with their reconstruction. The committee's Ambassadors Charlie Young, Miriam Yeung and Louis Koo also flew to Sichuan on April 14 to participate in related charity events."

Italy earthquake kills more than 90 and leaves thousands homeless | World news | guardian.co.uk

Italy earthquake kills more than 90 and leaves thousands homeless | World news | guardian.co.uk: "Scores of people were killed and tens of thousands left homeless in central Italy today after a powerful earthquake shook a mountain region, severely damaging a historic city and leaving hundreds feared trapped in rubble."

The New Straits Times Online: Malaysian relief workers heading for Gaza

The New Straits Times Online: Malaysian relief workers heading for Gaza: "KUALA LUMPUR: Members of 13 volunteer groups and non-governmental organisations will leave for Gaza next week to begin humanitarian work.
The groups, including the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Mercy Malaysia, Peace Malaysia, Haluan Palestin, Aman Palestin and Muslim Care, will work in hospitals and relief camps. They are expected to provide medical assistance, set up basic infrastructure and provide education facilities for children.

Yesterday, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, patron of the humanitarian project, presented cheques totalling RM11 million from various funds to the organisations."

Breaking News from New Orleans - Times-Picayune - NOLA.com

Breaking News from New Orleans - Times-Picayune - NOLA.com: "U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said she plans to call state and federal officials together in Washington, D.C., soon to try to settle a three-year dispute about how much FEMA owes Louisiana for Hurricane Katrina damage to Charity Hospital."

Asian American Giving: Opportunity within crisis in Myanmar

Asian American Giving: Opportunity within crisis in Myanmar: "am in Yangon visitng sites and organizations. We landed two days ago but I feel as if I have been here for a week. We have met so many people working with local and international organizations - before and after cyclone Nargis. The people are friendly and helpful and the food here is incredible."

Thousands raised for Victorian fire victims - Local News - News - General - Inverell Times

Thousands raised for Victorian fire victims - Local News - News - General - Inverell Times: "Thousands raised for Victorian fire victims
AILSA NORMAN
23/02/2009 5:35:00 PM
People from around Inverell have generously supported the Victorian Bushfire Appeal with donations flooding in from across the region.

The Inverell RSL Sub-Branch and RSL Auxiliary have made donations to both the Victorian Fire Appeal and Queensland Flood Appeal through the Inverell Salvation Army."

Costa Rica, Nicaragua Daily News–The Tico Times, NGO to raise more roofs for Costa Rica earthquake victims

Costa Rica, Nicaragua Daily News–The Tico Times, NGO to raise more roofs for Costa Rica earthquake victims: "The Chilean nongovernmental organization Un Techo Para Mi País (A Roof for My House) plans to return next week to areas damaged by the Jan. 8 earthquake to build temporary wooden houses for the families left homeless."

Scoop: Myanmar: UN Launches Post-Cyclone Recovery Plan

Scoop: Myanmar: UN Launches Post-Cyclone Recovery Plan: "Myanmar: UN Launches Post-Cyclone Recovery Plan

Speaking at the launch of a plan to rebuild the lives of millions in Myanmar affected by last year’s Cyclone Nargis, the top United Nations official to the region today stressed that strong foundations need to be in place to move beyond emergency relief to restoring economies and social services.

The three-year Post-Nargis Response and Preparedness Plan (PONREPP) provides the blue-print for the reconstruction of communities devastated by the cyclone, which battered the country in early May, leaving around 140,000 dead or missing and displacing 800,000 from their homes."

Costa Rica, Nicaragua Daily News–The Tico Times, NGO builds prefab houses for Costa Rica earthquake victims

Costa Rica, Nicaragua Daily News–The Tico Times, NGO builds prefab houses for Costa Rica earthquake victims: "NGO builds prefab houses for
Costa Rica earthquake victims

About 100 volunteers with the non-governmental organization Un Techo para mi País (A Roof for my Country) built 15 temporary homes this past weekend for families left homeless after the Jan. 8 earthquake."

Myanmar needs $700 mln in cyclone aid - U.N. | International | Reuters

Myanmar needs $700 mln in cyclone aid - U.N. | International | Reuters: "BANGKOK, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Military-ruled Myanmar needs around $700 million in aid over the next three years to recover from last year's devastating cyclone, an aid coordinating group said on Monday.

The appeal, focused on eight key areas including nutrition, health and livelihoods, comes at a time when many governments are being squeezed by the global economic crisis."

IRIN Asia | Asia | Myanmar | MYANMAR: Cyclone recovery “will take up to four years” | Food Security Natural Disasters Aid Policy | News Item

IRIN Asia | Asia | Myanmar | MYANMAR: Cyclone recovery “will take up to four years” | Food Security Natural Disasters Aid Policy | News Item: "YANGON, 15 January 2009 (IRIN) - Cyclone survivors in Myanmar will likely need up to four years to fully recover from the impact of Nargis, according to the UN."

IRIN Asia | Asia | Myanmar | MYANMAR: Cyclone survivors benefit from cash-for-work programmes | Economy Natural Disasters Aid Policy | News Item

IRIN Asia | Asia | Myanmar | MYANMAR: Cyclone survivors benefit from cash-for-work programmes | Economy Natural Disasters Aid Policy | News Item: "INKYUT, 22 December 2008 (IRIN) - Thousands of cyclone survivors across southern Myanmar are benefiting from cash-for-work programmes being implemented by the Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS)."

2theadvocate.com | News | LRA foundation won’t dissolve yet — Baton Rouge, LA

2theadvocate.com | News | LRA foundation won’t dissolve yet — Baton Rouge, LA: "NEW ORLEANS — Baton Rouge and New Orleans business leaders met Thursday to consider dissolving a rare private foundation they developed after Hurricane Katrina, but discovered — breaking up is hard to do."

Olivet College plans service trip to help hurricane survivors | battlecreekenquirer.com | The Enquirer

Olivet College plans service trip to help hurricane survivors | battlecreekenquirer.com | The Enquirer: "Olivet College is planning a weeklong service trip to support Hurricane Katrina victims in New Orleans. A group of 27 students and two employees left Saturday, Dec. 6, following the college's final exams. The group will help rebuild areas of the city and plans to return to Olivet Sunday, Dec. 14. In addition, they will spend one night at the Morgan Scott Project in Deer Lodge, Tenn., where they will be delivering new, unwrapped toys to families in Morgan and Scott counties, two of the poorest counties in Tennessee."