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Jakarta Globe: "International Agencies Pledge Disaster Help for Asean Nations

Denpasar. The United Nations and the World Bank pledged on Monday to work more closely with Southeast Asia in tackling the rising threat of natural disasters in the heavily-populated region.

Meeting in Bali, representatives of the World Bank and the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction signed an agreement for technical assistance to help the Association of Southeast Asian Nations implement a strategy to cope with disasters and the effects of climate change."

Tax Relief in Disaster Situations

Tax Relief in Disaster Situations: "Tax Relief in Disaster Situations

Recent Tax Relief

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Relief for Victims of Storms and Tornadoes in Alabama, see News Release
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Relief for Victims of Storms and Floods in Florida, see News Release
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Relief for Victims of Storms and Floods in Arkansas, see News Release
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Relief for Vicitms of Storms and Floods in Indiana, see News Release
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Relief for Victims of Storms and Floods in Georgia, see News Release
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Relief for Victims of Storms and Floods in North Dakota, see News Release
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Relief for Victims of Storms and Floods in Minnesota, see News Release
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IRS Grants Minnesota, North Dakota Flood Victims until May 15 to File Tax Returns, Make Payments, see News Release
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Relief for Victims of Storms and Tornadoes in Oklahoma, see News Release"

American Red Cross Calls on Facebook Friends for Votes

American Red Cross Calls on Facebook Friends for Votes: "The American Red Cross today announces its participation in Bullseye Gives, the first-ever Target Facebook giving campaign. From May 10 through May 25, American Red Cross’s Facebook fans, constituents, donors and supporters can vote for the organization to win a portion of a $3 million charitable donation. The more votes, the larger the donation."

globeandmail.com: Canada, Japan to strike deal aiding relief flights

globeandmail.com: Canada, Japan to strike deal aiding relief flights: "OTTAWA — Japan and Canada will clear away a diplomatic hurdle that has in the past tangled efforts to deliver aid to Asia when Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon visits Tokyo today.

Defence officials found themselves scrambling for a pit stop when a Canadian Forces C-17 loaded with aid for victims of Myanmar's cyclone Nargis tried to deliver the goods last May, because they couldn't get a quick approval from friendly Japan to touch down at one of their airports."

Non-profits must adapt, collaborate | corridor commentator

Non-profits must adapt, collaborate | corridor commentator: "Gazette Editorial

The June flood damaged the homes of 55 non-profit organizations in Cedar Rapids, making their efforts to assist flood victims even more challenging.
The record floodwaters forced many non-profits to curtail or revise operations. But the disaster also pushed to the surface an idea discussed for years: Create a human services campus where non-profit agencies, including those displaced by the flood, could share space and costs. Convenience for patrons and lower operating expenses would be goals."

Philanthropy Program Launched For Post-earthquake Reconstruction - ChinaCSR.com - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability News for China

Philanthropy Program Launched For Post-earthquake Reconstruction - ChinaCSR.com - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability News for China: "According to China Youth Daily, a philanthropy program has been formally launched to fund volunteer organizations that offer reputable welfare programs"

In Asia » Blog Archive » Changes in Chinese Philanthropy One Year After the Sichuan Earthquake

In Asia » Blog Archive » Changes in Chinese Philanthropy One Year After the Sichuan Earthquake: "Prior to the earthquake, philanthropy in China was a concept and activity relegated to the ultra wealthy within the country, and to corporate philanthropy from domestic and international businesses. However, the earthquake changed all of that - beginning with a groundswell of support from tens of millions of Chinese people from all walks of life, as well as hundreds of millions of dollars in international aid."

Reuters AlertNet - Did China quake open door to foreign aid groups?

Reuters AlertNet - Did China quake open door to foreign aid groups?: "Aid workers said there were gaps in China's response to the May 12 quake, which left 80,000 dead and an estimated 5 million homeless, but they were impressed by the speed and scale of its operation.

'I don't think it's really comparable to any other country in the world,' said one. 'I'm not even sure if a Western country would have that degree of mobilisatio"

Government Donates SBD$500,000 to Bushfire Victims in Australia | Economy | Solomon Islands News

Government Donates SBD$500,000 to Bushfire Victims in Australia | Economy | Solomon Islands News: "The Solomon Islands government has handed over half a million Solomon dollars to the Australian High Commission in Honiara this morning to support the fire victims of Australia."

Aid for Myanmar's Cyclone Nargis only a fraction of aid for tsunami - Monsters and Critics

Aid for Myanmar's Cyclone Nargis only a fraction of aid for tsunami - Monsters and Critics: "Bangkok - World aid for Myanmar's Cyclone Nargis has amounted to 300 million dollars, or 2.5 per cent of what was spent on the 2004 tsunami, aid agencies said Thursday as the first anniversary of the storm approaches"

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."