Aid only trickles to Pakistan's monsoon disaster - CNN.com

Aid only trickles to Pakistan's monsoon disaster - CNN.com: "Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- Pakistan is reeling from a natural disaster affecting 20 million people but relief groups say donors have been painfully slow in helping.
When a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti in January, donors responded with $13 billion in aid. Within 24 hours Hollywood mega-stars like George Clooney, Madonna, Tom Cruise and Beyonce had signed up for a telethon to raise money for Haiti's quake victims."

Hillary to pledge more US aid for Pakistan at UN | Pakistan | News | Newspaper | Daily | English | Online

Hillary to pledge more US aid for Pakistan at UN | Pakistan | News | Newspaper | Daily | English | Online: "WASHINGTON (AFP) - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will announce extra aid for a flooded Pakistan Thursday (today) at a UN meeting that will mobilise international support for the country, her spokesman said."

Big Give offers to double donations to support Pakistan flood victims - Third Sector

Big Give offers to double donations to support Pakistan flood victims - Third Sector: "Big Give offers to double donations to support Pakistan flood victims

By Sophie Hudson, Third Sector Online, 13 August 2010

Organisation has more than �70,000 available to give to six appeals

The Big Give is offering to double donations made through its website to the Pakistan flood appeal."

Billions of dollars promised for Haiti fail to materialize - thestar.com

Billions of dollars promised for Haiti fail to materialize - thestar.com: "Nearly seven months after a devastating earthquake killed upwards of 250,000 people in Haiti, UN special envoy to Haiti Bill Clinton told Associated Press on Aug. 6 that international donors have yet to make good on their promises of billions of dollars to help the country rebuild."

Flood aid 'less than generous'

Flood aid 'less than generous': "ISLAMABAD - THE global aid response to the Pakistan floods has so far been much less generous than to other recent natural disasters - despite the soaring numbers of people affected and the prospect of more economic ruin in a country key to the fight against Islamist extremists."

Pakistan floods: Doing good works | Editorial | Comment is free | The Guardian

Pakistan floods: Doing good works | Editorial | Comment is free | The Guardian: "Now, the less inspiring stuff. Although the UK government has promised �31m, and allocated more than half already, the European commission has pledged only a derisory €10m. The UN Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs is calling for $460m of aid. So far barely a 10th of that total has been pledged. The shortfall is repeated in every current UN appeal. Overall, charitable giving is in decline, and the Department for International Development's tracker survey of public attitudes shows a slow erosion of concern for the world's poor and a sharply increasing concern about corruption and ineffective aid. It might just be the short-term impact of global recession. But it looks more as if it could be the herald of a much bigger shift in opinion."

U.S. builds goodwill with quick assistance in Pakistani flooding

U.S. builds goodwill with quick assistance in Pakistani flooding: "Still, the floods have presented U.S. policymakers with an unusual chance to generate goodwill while providing a much-needed humanitarian service. The floods have affected 14 million people across Pakistan, and the United Nations said Wednesday that nearly half a billion dollars is urgently needed to keep the death toll from soaring past the current 1,600. International aid has so far been inadequate, it said, at less than $100 million."

Donations in Germany frighteningly low as Pakistan relief grows critical | Germany | Deutsche Welle | 13.08.2010

Donations in Germany frighteningly low as Pakistan relief grows critical | Germany | Deutsche Welle | 13.08.2010: "German relief organizations are struggling to collect private donations amid an increasingly desperate situation in flood-stricken Pakistan. The organizations believe Germany's negative view of Pakistan - and poor timing - to be responsible for the giving shortage."

The Associated Press: Pakistan floods fail to spark strong global aid

The Associated Press: Pakistan floods fail to spark strong global aid: "Pakistan floods fail to spark strong global aid

By NAHAL TOOSI (AP) – 2 days ago

ISLAMABAD — The global aid response to the Pakistan floods has so far been much less generous than to other recent natural disasters — despite the soaring numbers of people affected and the prospect of more economic ruin in a country key to the fight against Islamist extremists."

ReliefWeb � Document � Critical lack of funding hampers emergency response in Pakistan; Donations are barely one-quarter of Haiti response

ReliefWeb � Document � Critical lack of funding hampers emergency response in Pakistan; Donations are barely one-quarter of Haiti response: "Critical lack of funding hampers emergency response in Pakistan

Donations are barely one-quarter of Haiti response

Islamabad, Pakistan (Aug. 12, 2010) – A massive shortfall in relief funds for families devastated by floods in Pakistan is hampering the response to a widening emergency that has left 14 million people in need of urgent assistance."

Pakistan flood waters recede as tent cities spring up

Pakistan flood waters recede as tent cities spring up: "Pakistan's government says 14 million people face direct or indirect harm from the floods. The United Nations believes 1,600 people have died in the floods, while Pakistan has confirmed 1,243 deaths.

The United States, which has put Pakistan on the frontline of its war on al-Qaida, announced the deployment of an amphibious assault ship, taking the number of U.S. helicopters available for the relief effort to 19"

Caritas delivers aid on foot in Pakistan flooding | Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Caritas delivers aid on foot in Pakistan flooding | Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand: "Caritas delivers aid on foot in Pakistan flooding

Caritas workers in Pakistan are travelling by foot to deliver aid and make assessments in some of the areas worst hit by flooding in northern Pakistan.
“The Caritas network is responding to a massive situation where Pakistan is facing its worst floods on record,” says Director of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand Michael Smith."

Millions in local aid headed to Pakistan flood victims - thestar.com

Millions in local aid headed to Pakistan flood victims - thestar.com: "Organizers say Torontonians have come together in masses to raise money for the millions of people affected by floods in Pakistan."

Haiti Earthquake Increased Donor Demands for Communication, Involvement : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success

Haiti Earthquake Increased Donor Demands for Communication, Involvement : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "When the Haiti earthquake hit back in January, the outcry and response were swift and plentiful. In this new era of the iPhone and other mobile devices, the biggest buzz in the fundraising sector was generated from the mobile-giving explosion following the disaster. But the biggest takeaway for fundraisers — all of them, not just disaster-relief organizations — is that donors have certain, higher expectations these days, and your organization must meet them."

Red Cross Survey Finds Social Media Is Key In Emergency Information - News - @ JEMS.com

Red Cross Survey Finds Social Media Is Key In Emergency Information - News - @ JEMS.com: "WASHINGTON, Monday, August 09, 2010 — A new American Red Cross survey shows many web users would turn to social media to seek help for themselves or others during emergencies—and they expect first responders to be listening."

Oxfam condemns sluggish Pakistan donation response as DEC hits �7m - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

Oxfam condemns sluggish Pakistan donation response as DEC hits �7m - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "Oxfam has slammed the sluggish response of international governments to the Pakistan crisis, reporting that the amount pledged amounts to just $3.20 per affected person.

Ten days after the crisis began, $45m has been committed to the relief effort by international governments, compared to the $742m committed by the international community to help the effort in Haiti ten days after the earthquake struck in January this year."

Floods outstrip recent disasters

Floods outstrip recent disasters: "The total number of people hit by Pakistan's flooding had outstripped the more than 3 million affected by the 2005 earthquake, 5 million affected by the tsunami and the 3 million hit by the Haiti quake, he said.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will issue an urgent appeal for several hundred million dollars to respond to Pakistan's immediate needs.

''I appeal for donors to generously support Pakistan at this difficult time,'' he said."

DEC raises �5m for Pakistan Flood appeal - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

DEC raises �5m for Pakistan Flood appeal - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "The Disasters Emergency Committee has raised �5m for the emergency relief effort in Pakistan as the country continues to suffer from flooding and monsoons."

Pakistan flood aid pledged, country by country. Visualised data | News | guardian.co.uk

Pakistan flood aid pledged, country by country. Visualised data | News | guardian.co.uk: "Pakistan flood aid pledged, country by country

Pakistan will need millions in aid following the floods. Find out which countries have donated what so far"

Reuters AlertNet - U.N. to appeal for "several hundred million dollars" for Pakistan floods

Reuters AlertNet - U.N. to appeal for "several hundred million dollars" for Pakistan floods: "NEW DELHI (AlertNet) - The United Nations plans to ask donors for 'several hundred million dollars' to help bring relief to millions of Pakistanis hit by the country's worst flooding in 80 years, a U.N. spokesman said."