Red Cross stuck in emergency mode six months after Haitian earthquake - Winnipeg Free Press

Red Cross stuck in emergency mode six months after Haitian earthquake - Winnipeg Free Press: "MONTREAL - The Canadian Red Cross says it is still providing emergency relief in Haiti — almost six months after the earthquake.

It says longer-term recovery operations have been delayed by a shortage of space and an unstable political climate."

2 local groups to host benefit for oil clean-up | TimesDaily.com | The Times Daily | Florence, AL

2 local groups to host benefit for oil clean-up | TimesDaily.com | The Times Daily | Florence, AL: "ocal environmentalists and concerned residents are invited Thursday to commiserate — with checkbooks in hand — over the biggest U.S. oil spill in the Gulf coast.

The Shoals Environmental Alliance and Wild South will cohost a benefit for the Alabama Coastal Foundation — a non-profit organization of Fairhope that is enlisting and training volunteers to help the clean-up effort on the Alabama coast that has been impacted from an oil rig that exploded 78 days ago."

CBC News - World - Brazil flood toll climbs to 51

CBC News - World - Brazil flood toll climbs to 51

Add fundraising to list of challenges presented by gulf oil spill

Add fundraising to list of challenges presented by gulf oil spill: "This month, the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported that more than $4 million had been raised since the deadly tanker explosion in April and resulting oil leak, a fraction of the more than $6 billion donated to the Gulf of Mexico region in the year after Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. The oil spill has been called the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history.

For many, the idea of shelling out for a manmade disaster is tough to swallow; some say BP should cover the damage, even as the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund, the National Audubon Society, AmeriCares and other organizations have been pumping money into the area for wetlands restoration, animal rescue and help for fishermen and others who have lost jobs."

Post-Katrina: The quest for better emergency shelter | L.A. at Home | Los Angeles Times

Post-Katrina: The quest for better emergency shelter | L.A. at Home | Los Angeles Times: "The American Institute of Architects' Young Architects Forum and Committee on Design called on students and design professionals to develop “temporary/permanent relief housing” to be used following natural disaster. AIA-relief-Community-1Entries were to provide housing for about 500 families on a hypothetical site: 200 acres that included the Houston Astrodome and its vast parking lots."

American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom

American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom: "Evacuees Encouraged to Register on Safe & Well Site

(PHOENIX) June 21, 2010 – Through the Safe and Well website, the Red Cross is helping bring peace of mind to people concerned about loved ones impacted by the Schultz Fire burning near Flagstaff.

People impacted by the wildfire are encouraged to register themselves on the Red Cross Safe and Well site or call a family member to register them. Registration can be done with the Safe and Well feature on redcross.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Friends and family can then search for your message on the Safe and Well site by using the evacuee’s phone number or complete address."

Beverly Bell: Disaster Aid or Aid Disaster? - Haitian's Thoughts on Foreign Assistance

Beverly Bell: Disaster Aid or Aid Disaster? - Haitian's Thoughts on Foreign Assistance: "The international community (here referring to nations and international organizations) has pledged or given $9.9 billion in relief and reconstruction aid to Haiti, since the earthquake on January 12, 2010. Citizens and non-profit agencies of foreign countries have provided billions more. The aid is many times the size of Haiti's annual budget, which was $1.97 billion for the 2009-10 fiscal year.[1]"

Where do you send your donation for an oil spill? | TriCities

Where do you send your donation for an oil spill? | TriCities: "Another disaster, another wave of charities and volunteers trying to help make things right.

This time, however, charities aren’t dealing with something straightforward and terrible like an unavoidable hurricane or earthquake. This time, it’s an oil spill, an entirely man-made problem destroying the environment of the Gulf and the livelihoods of those who rely on it."

BBC News - Bill Gates offers $10m fund for mobile banking in Haiti

BBC News - Bill Gates offers $10m fund for mobile banking in Haiti: "Alongside the billions of pounds worth of aid being pumped into rebuilding Haiti, a new project aims to give Haitians control over their own cash.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has created a $10m (�7m) fund for mobile banking services in the country."

Call to improve Asia-Pacific relief coordination - �Latest news around the world and developments close to home - MSN Malaysia News

Call to improve Asia-Pacific relief coordination - �Latest news around the world and developments close to home - MSN Malaysia News: "Call to improve Asia-Pacific relief coordination

Asia-Pacific nations should adopt a more coordinated response to relief operations in the disaster-prone area, top regional officials said at a security conference on Sunday."

Albert Lea Tribune | How does Red Cross respond to international disasters?

Albert Lea Tribune | How does Red Cross respond to international disasters?: "The recent earthquakes in Chile and Haiti have brought a lot of attention to the international side of American Red Cross disaster responses. Here is some information on what the Red Cross does, and what is being done in those countries."

How You Can Help Wildlife Impacted by the BP Oil Spill - National Wildlife Federation

How You Can Help Wildlife Impacted by the BP Oil Spill - National Wildlife Federation: "The catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico caused by the April 20, 2010 explosion of an offshore oil rig has put local economies, wildlife and the Gulf's delicate coastal ecosystem at risk. This could be one of the worst environmental disasters in our nation's history. Our immediate task is clear: all resources of British Petroleum, federal and state government and even the U.S. military must be deployed to cap the well, contain the spill and minimize the damage to one of our nation's crown jewels: the Mississippi Delta."

Philanthropic Response to Gulf Oil Disaster: Is It Enough? | onPhilanthropy

Philanthropic Response to Gulf Oil Disaster: Is It Enough? | onPhilanthropy: "While the catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico continues amidst growing anger at British Petroleum – and the Federal government’s inability to force a resolution to the disaster – nonprofit organizations have shifted into action for the longer term, raising money they say will help real people affected by the spill. Yet the response, at least to date, is nothing like the level of previous disasters."

The Associated Press: Red Cross: Haiti struggling 4 months after quake

The Associated Press: Red Cross: Haiti struggling 4 months after quake: "GENEVA — Haiti is still struggling to provide homes, sanitation and basic health care to hundreds of thousands affected by the earthquake four months ago, the country's top Red Cross official said Thursday.

The Caribbean nation was ill-prepared for the devastating temblor that hit the island Jan. 12, killing up to 300,000 people and leaving many more wounded and homeless, the president of the Haitian Red Cross Society said."

PND - News - Aid Groups in Haiti Criticized for Not Spending Fast Enough

PND - News - Aid Groups in Haiti Criticized for Not Spending Fast Enough: "Aid Groups in Haiti Criticized for Not Spending Fast Enough

Although billions of dollars have been donated to charities involved in relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged Haiti, more than 1.5 million Haitians remain homeless four months after the quake struck, raising questions about why the money isn't being spent faster, CBS News reports."

Volunteer info for Gulf oil spill - Greenpeace USA Blog

Volunteer info for Gulf oil spill - Greenpeace USA Blog: "UPDATE: It's extremely important at this point that we do everything we can to prevent the next oil spill from ever happening. Take action now to tell Congress: No drilling, no coal, clean energy now! And if you want to do even more, check out this post I put up over on our Grassroots Blog to find toolkits for holding rallies in your community, writing letters to the editor of your local paper, and more: Want to help prevent the next
catastrophic oil spill?"

$1.1-Billion Donated for Haiti Relief - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

$1.1-Billion Donated for Haiti Relief - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Nearly four months after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, donors have contributed more than $1.1-billion to support relief efforts.

Donors gave approximately $66-million of that total in response to a star-studded telethon that was broadcast on major television networks in January. Organizers awarded $35-million in grants on February 5."

News outlets play pivotal role when disaster strikes | tennessean.com | The Tennessean

News outlets play pivotal role when disaster strikes | tennessean.com | The Tennessean: "As Tennesseans begin the monumental recovery from record flood damage, it seems appropriate that we take a moment to recognize the pivotal lifeline role played by local radio and television broadcasters to keep residents safe and informed over the last several days."

Wyclef Jean aims to keep Haiti earthquake relief at forefront - USATODAY.com

Wyclef Jean aims to keep Haiti earthquake relief at forefront - USATODAY.com: "Award-winning musician Wyclef Jean fears that people are suffering a bit of Haiti fatigue and putting the needs of earthquake victims in the backs of their minds more than three months after the quake.

Jean is starting new relief initiatives, including housing aid and amputee rehabilitation, and says more needs to be done."

SKNVibes.com News: Red Cross donates over US$60 000 to Haiti earthquake relief

SKNVibes.com News: Red Cross donates over US$60 000 to Haiti earthquake relief: "BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – THE St. Kitts Red Cross (SKRC) has donated over US$60 000 to the Haitian relief effort, following the devastating January 12 earthquake that left 230 000 dead and some one million homeless.

According to the President of the SKRC, Dr. Reginald O’Loughlin, the organisation filed the requisite information with the International Red Cross Society (IRCS) earlier this month and the funds are expected to be transferred by the end of next week."