Power shifts to donors' hands in aid flow - World - theage.com.au: "Power shifts to donors' hands in aid flow
By Andrea Elliott
New York
October 15, 2005
A PAIR of trucks rumble along the broken roads of Kashmir, carrying yet another load of food, clothes and makeshift tents into the earthquake zone.
But unlike so many of the anonymous offerings paid for by people thousands of kilometres away, the source of this aid, a mosque, was boldly advertised on banners: 'Masjid Al-Noor, Staten Island, New York.'
'We had great difficulty spelling Staten Island on the phone,' said Suhail Muzaffar, 53, a former professor and Pakistani immigrant who is chairman of the mosque's board of trustees.
Mr Muzaffar's point was not of pride, but of control. He wrote a shopping list based on mobile phone calls from victims trapped in the mountains to relatives who worshipped at his mosque. He rented the trucks and ordered the banners himself, through family connections. And he enlisted a Pakistani charity he knew to carry the order through.
Only this way, he said, could he and other members of his mosque feel sure that their $US12,000 (nearly $A16,000) in donations would reach the people they were trying to help."
Friday, October 14, 2005
ReliefWeb » Document Preview » Details on quake aid
ReliefWeb » Document Preview » Details on quake aid: "Details on quake aid
Oct 14 (Reuters) - Thunderstorms followed by cold weather promised more misery for survivors of the Kashmir earthquake at the weekend as the focus of international aid efforts turned on Friday from rescue to relief.
Pledges of around $350 million had been received from abroad so far and appeals had raised close to $17 million domestically.
Here are some key details:"
Oct 14 (Reuters) - Thunderstorms followed by cold weather promised more misery for survivors of the Kashmir earthquake at the weekend as the focus of international aid efforts turned on Friday from rescue to relief.
Pledges of around $350 million had been received from abroad so far and appeals had raised close to $17 million domestically.
Here are some key details:"
Team Singapore to leave for quake-hit Pakistan on Tuesday
Team Singapore to leave for quake-hit Pakistan on Tuesday: "Team Singapore to leave for quake-hit Pakistan on Tuesday
Four humanitarian groups - Mercy Relief, Red Cross, the Singapore International Foundation and the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre - have come together to provide aid on the ground to Pakistan's quake victims.
The non-government organisations will operate under a single Team Singapore banner."
Four humanitarian groups - Mercy Relief, Red Cross, the Singapore International Foundation and the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre - have come together to provide aid on the ground to Pakistan's quake victims.
The non-government organisations will operate under a single Team Singapore banner."
How 'Superman' diverts the rivers of gold - Business - Business - theage.com.au
How 'Superman' diverts the rivers of gold - Business - Business - theage.com.au: "How 'Superman' diverts the rivers of gold
October 15, 2005
Li Ka-Shing — if it's good for business (that is, it's good for me), then it's good for Hong Kong.
Photo: Reuters
His infrastructure ownership is global and in Australia is massive, but Li Ka-Shing seldom speaks on the public record, writes Hamish McDonald.
THE charity of the richest man in China, Li Ka-shing, this week extended to the wretched earthquake victims in Pakistan. They got $US500,000 ($A666,000) of his estimated $US12.4 billion in personal wealth."
October 15, 2005
Li Ka-Shing — if it's good for business (that is, it's good for me), then it's good for Hong Kong.
Photo: Reuters
His infrastructure ownership is global and in Australia is massive, but Li Ka-Shing seldom speaks on the public record, writes Hamish McDonald.
THE charity of the richest man in China, Li Ka-shing, this week extended to the wretched earthquake victims in Pakistan. They got $US500,000 ($A666,000) of his estimated $US12.4 billion in personal wealth."
The Harvard Crimson :: Opinion ::
The Harvard Crimson :: Opinion ::: "To make the claim, Harvard needs to put its (charitable) money where its mouth is
Published On Thursday, October 13, 2005 10:51 PM
By DANIEL J. HEMEL
Saturday marks the end of the period in which Harvard will match up to $100 donations that students, staff, and faculty make to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The end of the matching-funds drive comes exactly one week after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake rocked Kashmir, killing an estimated 20,000 to 40,000 people. But although the earthquake has created a humanitarian crisis that dwarfs even the devastation that Katrina wrought along the Gulf Coast, Harvard has chosen to value lives in Louisiana and Mississippi above those in Pakistan and India.
This is not the University’s first attempt to play the role of freelance philanthropist. In September 2001, Harvard pledged $1 million to fund scholarships for the children of terror victims. It matched $245,877 in donations by Harvard affiliates after last December’s massive tsunami. But if Harvard wants to get the biggest bang for its charitable buck, the University should focus its philanthropic efforts on the oft-ignored humanitarian crises that pass in and out of the headlines, where donors’ dollars are needed the most. "
Published On Thursday, October 13, 2005 10:51 PM
By DANIEL J. HEMEL
Saturday marks the end of the period in which Harvard will match up to $100 donations that students, staff, and faculty make to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The end of the matching-funds drive comes exactly one week after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake rocked Kashmir, killing an estimated 20,000 to 40,000 people. But although the earthquake has created a humanitarian crisis that dwarfs even the devastation that Katrina wrought along the Gulf Coast, Harvard has chosen to value lives in Louisiana and Mississippi above those in Pakistan and India.
This is not the University’s first attempt to play the role of freelance philanthropist. In September 2001, Harvard pledged $1 million to fund scholarships for the children of terror victims. It matched $245,877 in donations by Harvard affiliates after last December’s massive tsunami. But if Harvard wants to get the biggest bang for its charitable buck, the University should focus its philanthropic efforts on the oft-ignored humanitarian crises that pass in and out of the headlines, where donors’ dollars are needed the most. "
Evacuees shun going home - Yahoo! News
Evacuees shun going home - Yahoo! News: "Hurricane Katrina has swept away more than New Orleans buildings: Nearly four in 10 city residents who sought help from the Red Cross say they don't plan to move back, a USA TODAY/CNN/Gallup Poll finds. (Related: Poll results"
Red Cross Response to Hurricanes Katrina/Rita - Donor Dollars at Work
Red Cross Response to Hurricanes Katrina/Rita - Donor Dollars at Work: "ed Cross Response to Hurricanes Katrina/Rita - Donor Dollars at Work
Thursday, October 13, 2005
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, provides relief to victims of disasters. The Red Cross expects to spend more than $2 billion on the largest disaster response in the history of the organization. The follow are updated cost projections."
Thursday, October 13, 2005
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, provides relief to victims of disasters. The Red Cross expects to spend more than $2 billion on the largest disaster response in the history of the organization. The follow are updated cost projections."
American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Response - Facts at a Glance
American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Response - Facts at a Glance: "FACTS AT A GLANCE
American Red Cross Response to Hurricane Katrina & Rita
October 13, 2005 - The American Red Cross is responding to multiple natural disasters and is relying on the American people to help aid hurricane survivors by supporting the Disaster Relief Fund.
Situation Updates: This disaster relief operation is constantly changing. All numbers are approximate.
Please note the date of last update when using facts or numbers in news stories.
Red Cross Help for Survivors
Estimated Cost
The American Red Cross estimates that Hurricane Katrina relief efforts will exceed
$2 billion, meeting the urgent needs of Hurricane Katrina and Rita survivors in a number of areas — including food and shelter, emergency financial assistance and physical and mental health services.
Read Hurricanes Katrina & Rita — Donor Dollars at Work"
American Red Cross Response to Hurricane Katrina & Rita
October 13, 2005 - The American Red Cross is responding to multiple natural disasters and is relying on the American people to help aid hurricane survivors by supporting the Disaster Relief Fund.
Situation Updates: This disaster relief operation is constantly changing. All numbers are approximate.
Please note the date of last update when using facts or numbers in news stories.
Red Cross Help for Survivors
Estimated Cost
The American Red Cross estimates that Hurricane Katrina relief efforts will exceed
$2 billion, meeting the urgent needs of Hurricane Katrina and Rita survivors in a number of areas — including food and shelter, emergency financial assistance and physical and mental health services.
Read Hurricanes Katrina & Rita — Donor Dollars at Work"
NPR : Red Cross Facing Increasing Challenges Worldwide
NPR : Red Cross Facing Increasing Challenges Worldwide: "Hurricane Season
Red Cross Facing Increasing Challenges Worldwide
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Talk of the Nation, October 13, 2005 � Leaders of the American Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross talk about their mission, and how they administer relief in the United States and worldwide."
Red Cross Facing Increasing Challenges Worldwide
Listen to this story...
Talk of the Nation, October 13, 2005 � Leaders of the American Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross talk about their mission, and how they administer relief in the United States and worldwide."
U.S. giving low for quake; `fatigue' feared - Yahoo! News
U.S. giving low for quake; `fatigue' feared - Yahoo! News: "Americans have responded generously to help the victims of the Asian tsunami and two devastating Gulf Coast hurricanes, but relief agencies now are expressing concern that donor fatigue could be setting in when it comes to contributions for victims of the South Asian earthquake.
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Since the quake hit on Saturday, organizations involved in raising money and providing aid to hard-hit areas in Pakistan and India report that the pace of giving appears to be slower than it was for the tsunami or Hurricanes Katrina and Rita."
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Since the quake hit on Saturday, organizations involved in raising money and providing aid to hard-hit areas in Pakistan and India report that the pace of giving appears to be slower than it was for the tsunami or Hurricanes Katrina and Rita."
UK charity quake appeal raises 5 million pounds .:. NewKerala - India's Top Online Newspaper
UK charity quake appeal raises 5 million pounds .:. NewKerala - India's Top Online Newspaper: "UK charity quake appeal raises 5 million pounds
LONDON: A British charity appeal for survivors of the Pakistan earthquake has raised 5 million pounds 8.7 million dollars in two days, organisers said today.
''It is clear the public are not experiencing donor fatigue,'' said Brendan Gormley, chief executive of the Disasters Emergency Committee."
LONDON: A British charity appeal for survivors of the Pakistan earthquake has raised 5 million pounds 8.7 million dollars in two days, organisers said today.
''It is clear the public are not experiencing donor fatigue,'' said Brendan Gormley, chief executive of the Disasters Emergency Committee."
Xinhua - English-NZ doubles aid for Pakistan earthquake relief
Xinhua - English: "NZ doubles aid for Pakistan earthquake relief
www.chinaview.cn 2005-10-14 13:31:23
WELLINGTON, Oct. 14 (Xinhuanet) -- New Zealand is doubling its aid contribution for Pakistan earthquake relief, Aid Minister Marian Hobbs said Friday.
A further 750,000 NZ dollars (560,000 US dollars) to international relief efforts will take the total contribution to 1.5 million NZ dollars (1.1 million US dollars)."
www.chinaview.cn 2005-10-14 13:31:23
WELLINGTON, Oct. 14 (Xinhuanet) -- New Zealand is doubling its aid contribution for Pakistan earthquake relief, Aid Minister Marian Hobbs said Friday.
A further 750,000 NZ dollars (560,000 US dollars) to international relief efforts will take the total contribution to 1.5 million NZ dollars (1.1 million US dollars)."
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Aftershocks Trigger Panic as Quake Survivors Await Aid - Los Angeles Times
Aftershocks Trigger Panic as Quake Survivors Await Aid - Los Angeles Times: "Aftershocks Trigger Panic as Quake Survivors Await Aid
By Carol J. Williams and Paul Watson, Times Staff Writers
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Rattled by a powerful aftershock five days after an earthquake devastated northern villages, Pakistanis fled damaged homes and hospitals in the middle of the night and flooded from multistory buildings in the capital midday today when rumors swept of another big temblor in the offing.
As panic briefly paralyzed work and commerce in Islamabad's government district and thwarted rescue of at least one woman trapped in stricken Muzaffarabad, the United Nations' top humanitarian official toured the quake zone and warned the clock was running out for getting to trapped survivors."
By Carol J. Williams and Paul Watson, Times Staff Writers
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Rattled by a powerful aftershock five days after an earthquake devastated northern villages, Pakistanis fled damaged homes and hospitals in the middle of the night and flooded from multistory buildings in the capital midday today when rumors swept of another big temblor in the offing.
As panic briefly paralyzed work and commerce in Islamabad's government district and thwarted rescue of at least one woman trapped in stricken Muzaffarabad, the United Nations' top humanitarian official toured the quake zone and warned the clock was running out for getting to trapped survivors."
CANOE -- CNEWS - Canada: Aid groups join forces for quake relief
CANOE -- CNEWS - Canada: Aid groups join forces for quake relief: "Aid groups join forces for quake relief
Time running out for quake survivors
Doctors overwhelmed by quake victims
TORONTO (CP) - Four leading Canadian aid groups are joining forces for the first time to raise money for South Asian earthquake relief.
The four agencies - CARE Canada, Save the Children Canada, Oxfam Canada and Oxfam-Quebec - say the idea is to eliminate money-wasting duplication."
Time running out for quake survivors
Doctors overwhelmed by quake victims
TORONTO (CP) - Four leading Canadian aid groups are joining forces for the first time to raise money for South Asian earthquake relief.
The four agencies - CARE Canada, Save the Children Canada, Oxfam Canada and Oxfam-Quebec - say the idea is to eliminate money-wasting duplication."
Everest - Mount Everest by climbers, news-Greg's list of USA registered nonprofits in Pakistan
Everest - Mount Everest by climbers, news: "Greg's list of USA registered nonprofits in Pakistan
10:21 am EDT Oct 13, 2005
Few westerners know rural Pakistan more intimately than Greg Mortenson. Since his 1993 climb on K2, Greg has established the Central Asia Institute and done over 30 trips to set up schools in remote mountain villages of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Two days back, we asked Greg to recommend nonprofits who he has seen working in the area. Here's from Greg:
What you don’t see and seldom hear about
'We're receiving hundreds of calls and email from people wanting to help in Pakistan. People all over the world really do care, even though they have been rocked by all the catastrophic events of the last year.' "
10:21 am EDT Oct 13, 2005
Few westerners know rural Pakistan more intimately than Greg Mortenson. Since his 1993 climb on K2, Greg has established the Central Asia Institute and done over 30 trips to set up schools in remote mountain villages of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Two days back, we asked Greg to recommend nonprofits who he has seen working in the area. Here's from Greg:
What you don’t see and seldom hear about
'We're receiving hundreds of calls and email from people wanting to help in Pakistan. People all over the world really do care, even though they have been rocked by all the catastrophic events of the last year.' "
A third of Guatemalans affected by Tropical Storm Stan: minister - Yahoo! News
A third of Guatemalans affected by Tropical Storm Stan: minister - Yahoo! News: "third of Guatemala's population has been affected by the heavy rains and mudslides unleashed by Tropical Storm Stan, the country's defense minister said."
DMNews.com | News | Article-Merkle Handles 700,000 Katrina Donations for Red Cross
DMNews.com | News | Article: "Merkle Handles 700,000 Katrina Donations for Red Cross
Oct. 13, 2005
By: Mickey Alam Khan
Executive Editor
mickey@dmnews.com
Database marketing agency Merkle Inc. processed more than 700,000 mailed-in contributions through Oct. 7 that were sent to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
The Lanham, MD, agency's Merkle Response Services arm has assigned more than 35 full-time employees to the project. Merkle not only manages the distribution of mail received for Katrina relief work, but also helps with processing and depositing of funds from donors nationwide."
Oct. 13, 2005
By: Mickey Alam Khan
Executive Editor
mickey@dmnews.com
Database marketing agency Merkle Inc. processed more than 700,000 mailed-in contributions through Oct. 7 that were sent to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
The Lanham, MD, agency's Merkle Response Services arm has assigned more than 35 full-time employees to the project. Merkle not only manages the distribution of mail received for Katrina relief work, but also helps with processing and depositing of funds from donors nationwide."
MediaPost Publications - Nonprofits Rev Up Online Ads After Katrina - 10/13/2005
MediaPost Publications - Nonprofits Rev Up Online Ads After Katrina - 10/13/2005: "Nonprofits Rev Up Online Ads After Katrina
by Wendy Davis, Thursday, Oct 13, 2005 6:00 AM EST
HURRICANE KATRINA SPURRED A SURGE in online ads by charities last month, according to new data from Nielsen//NetRatings AdRelevance. Impressions by public service organizations such as The Red Cross accounted for 14 percent of all ads, up from 6 percent in September of 2004. Within that category, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies accounted for 10 percent of all impressions--up from less than 1 percent last September."
by Wendy Davis, Thursday, Oct 13, 2005 6:00 AM EST
HURRICANE KATRINA SPURRED A SURGE in online ads by charities last month, according to new data from Nielsen//NetRatings AdRelevance. Impressions by public service organizations such as The Red Cross accounted for 14 percent of all ads, up from 6 percent in September of 2004. Within that category, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies accounted for 10 percent of all impressions--up from less than 1 percent last September."
The Globe and Mail: Aid donations 'picking up' after slow start
The Globe and Mail: Aid donations 'picking up' after slow start: "As the Canadian government prepares to match individual offers of aid to earthquake victims in Pakistan, charity groups say donations are picking up, but lag behind the response seen after the 2004 Asian tsunamis.
On Tuesday, a day after Canada announced it would increase its aid contribution to the devastated region to $20-million, Prime Minister Paul Martin announced Canada would match, dollar-for-dollar, all individual donations raised by Oct. 25.
While satisfied with the news, some non-governmental organizations report that their own fundraising efforts have been slower compared with the overwhelming response seen in 2004 after the deadly tsunamis killed thousands in South Asia"
On Tuesday, a day after Canada announced it would increase its aid contribution to the devastated region to $20-million, Prime Minister Paul Martin announced Canada would match, dollar-for-dollar, all individual donations raised by Oct. 25.
While satisfied with the news, some non-governmental organizations report that their own fundraising efforts have been slower compared with the overwhelming response seen in 2004 after the deadly tsunamis killed thousands in South Asia"
Reuters AlertNet - FIND A CHARITY: Relief groups respond to South Asia quake
Reuters AlertNet - FIND A CHARITY: Relief groups respond to South Asia quake: "FIND A CHARITY: Relief groups respond to South Asia quake
11 Oct 2005
Source: AlertNet
LONDON (AlertNet) - Aid agencies in the AlertNet network as well as U.N. agencies and other relief organisations are on the scene in the Indian subcontinent, where a 7.6-magnitude earthquake rocked cities and villages in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan on October 8.
Action Against Hunger's initial response focuses on the provision of food aid, potable water. The organisation will be flying in additional food and non-food items and water provision supplies.
Click here to donate to this organisation"
11 Oct 2005
Source: AlertNet
LONDON (AlertNet) - Aid agencies in the AlertNet network as well as U.N. agencies and other relief organisations are on the scene in the Indian subcontinent, where a 7.6-magnitude earthquake rocked cities and villages in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan on October 8.
Action Against Hunger's initial response focuses on the provision of food aid, potable water. The organisation will be flying in additional food and non-food items and water provision supplies.
Click here to donate to this organisation"
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Tooth Donation Nets $500 for Katrina Aid - Yahoo! News
Tooth Donation Nets $500 for Katrina Aid - Yahoo! News: "Tooth Donation Nets $500 for Katrina Aid
Wed Oct 12,10:50 AM ET
BRANDON, S.D. - An 8-year-old girl with a big heart and loose tooth found a creative way to help people displaced by the hurricanes.
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Briton Nordmeyer sent her tooth to the Red Cross chapter in Sioux Falls, hoping the tooth fairy would leave money there instead of under her pillow.
The tooth poked a hole through the envelope and fell out, but her letter made it. And after word spread of her generosity, a $500 check came in from an anonymous donor, said Jeff Stingley, director of the Sioux Empire Red Cross chapter."
Wed Oct 12,10:50 AM ET
BRANDON, S.D. - An 8-year-old girl with a big heart and loose tooth found a creative way to help people displaced by the hurricanes.
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click here
Briton Nordmeyer sent her tooth to the Red Cross chapter in Sioux Falls, hoping the tooth fairy would leave money there instead of under her pillow.
The tooth poked a hole through the envelope and fell out, but her letter made it. And after word spread of her generosity, a $500 check came in from an anonymous donor, said Jeff Stingley, director of the Sioux Empire Red Cross chapter."
Clinton, Blanco Visit Red Cross Shelter
Clinton, Blanco Visit Red Cross Shelter: "Clinton, Blanco Visit Red Cross Shelter
Former President Bill Clinton and Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco Meet with Hurricane Survivors in Baton Rouge
Written by Shannon Rolf , Special to Redcross.org
Tuesday, October 11, 2005 — BATON ROUGE, La. – Former President Bill Clinton and Louisiana State Governor Kathleen Blanco paid a special visit to the American Red Cross shelter at River Center in downtown Baton Rouge on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005, to meet with more than 20 of the hurricane survivors who had been staying at the shelter since early September."
Former President Bill Clinton and Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco Meet with Hurricane Survivors in Baton Rouge
Written by Shannon Rolf , Special to Redcross.org
Tuesday, October 11, 2005 — BATON ROUGE, La. – Former President Bill Clinton and Louisiana State Governor Kathleen Blanco paid a special visit to the American Red Cross shelter at River Center in downtown Baton Rouge on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005, to meet with more than 20 of the hurricane survivors who had been staying at the shelter since early September."
Reuters AlertNet - Donors overstretched, need more coordination - UN
Reuters AlertNet - Donors overstretched, need more coordination - UN: "Donors overstretched, need more coordination - UN
12 Oct 2005 14:44:31 GMT
Source: Reuters
Background
By Simon Gardner
COLOMBO, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Quake victims in South Asia are going without aid because the global emergency relief system is overstretched, needs better coordination and has less than half of the funds required, a top U.N. official said on Wednesday.
U.N. Emergency Relief Coordinator Jan Egeland called on the world's nations to better prepare for disasters, and appealed to Pakistan and India not to let differences over Kashm"
12 Oct 2005 14:44:31 GMT
Source: Reuters
Background
By Simon Gardner
COLOMBO, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Quake victims in South Asia are going without aid because the global emergency relief system is overstretched, needs better coordination and has less than half of the funds required, a top U.N. official said on Wednesday.
U.N. Emergency Relief Coordinator Jan Egeland called on the world's nations to better prepare for disasters, and appealed to Pakistan and India not to let differences over Kashm"
Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Fear of compassion fatigue as agencies plead for cash
Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Fear of compassion fatigue as agencies plead for cash: "Fear of compassion fatigue as agencies plead for cash
Mark Honigsbaum
Wednesday October 12, 2005
The Guardian
As British rescuers continued searching in the rubble yesterday for survivors, a plane carrying 19,000 blankets for Islamic Relief, as well as tents and plastic sheeting, was on its way from the East Midlands to Islamabad, in the latest airlift coordinated by the Department for International Development.
The DfID has already sent 75 specialist search and rescue teams to Pakistan to help recover people trapped in the ruins of collapsed buildings and plans further airlifts of blankets, tents and tarpaulins over the next fortnight."
Mark Honigsbaum
Wednesday October 12, 2005
The Guardian
As British rescuers continued searching in the rubble yesterday for survivors, a plane carrying 19,000 blankets for Islamic Relief, as well as tents and plastic sheeting, was on its way from the East Midlands to Islamabad, in the latest airlift coordinated by the Department for International Development.
The DfID has already sent 75 specialist search and rescue teams to Pakistan to help recover people trapped in the ruins of collapsed buildings and plans further airlifts of blankets, tents and tarpaulins over the next fortnight."
CourierPostOnline - South Jersey's Web Site-Hurricane inspires generosity
CourierPostOnline - South Jersey's Web Site: "Hurricane inspires generosity
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Wednesday, October 12, 2005
By EILEEN STILWELL
Courier-Post Staff
CHERRY HILL
The generosity of South Jersey's business community toward victims of Hurricane Katrina was impressive, from tractor-trailer loads of Campbell Soup products to cash from a Gloucester County diner owner who donated one day's lunchtime receipts.
But a Cherry Hill marketing firm found that individual employees dug deeper into their pockets than employers.
Based on an online survey sent to 1,000 small businesses and nonprofits in the region, Lubetkin & Co. Communications found that 45 percent of the respondents said their organizations were collecting funds from employees for the relief effort, but only 38 percent said those employers were contributing company funds.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2005
By EILEEN STILWELL
Courier-Post Staff
CHERRY HILL
The generosity of South Jersey's business community toward victims of Hurricane Katrina was impressive, from tractor-trailer loads of Campbell Soup products to cash from a Gloucester County diner owner who donated one day's lunchtime receipts.
But a Cherry Hill marketing firm found that individual employees dug deeper into their pockets than employers.
Based on an online survey sent to 1,000 small businesses and nonprofits in the region, Lubetkin & Co. Communications found that 45 percent of the respondents said their organizations were collecting funds from employees for the relief effort, but only 38 percent said those employers were contributing company funds.
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NPA's Blog: News, Posts, Advice: Disaster Fundraising - Keywords and conversion
NPA's Blog: News, Posts, Advice: Disaster Fundraising - Keywords and conversion: "Disaster Fundraising - Keywords and conversion
Yahoo Buzz is reporting that the search term 'Asia earthquake' is already on the decline only 4 days after an earthquake killed an estimated 30,000 people. The term was search 96% less today than yesterday. For all those nonprofits who are hoping to generate funds for this latest disaster via keyword advertising, you better be sure you were up and running on day one. The traffic is already lessening."
Yahoo Buzz is reporting that the search term 'Asia earthquake' is already on the decline only 4 days after an earthquake killed an estimated 30,000 people. The term was search 96% less today than yesterday. For all those nonprofits who are hoping to generate funds for this latest disaster via keyword advertising, you better be sure you were up and running on day one. The traffic is already lessening."
Malaysian National News Agency :: BERNAMA-Red Cross Website To Link Families With Quake Victims
Malaysian National News Agency :: BERNAMA: "Red Cross Website To Link Families With Quake Victims
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has launched a South Asia Earthquake website to help people exchange information about family members in the disaster zone.
Those in Pakistan and India who are affected by last Saturday's quake can register at www.familylinks.icrc.org/epi to inform their families that they are safe and well, the ICRC Kuala Lumpur Regional Delegation said in a statement Wednesday.
The humanitarian service provided by the site is open to everyone, and people seeking news about relatives in the disaster zone area can consult the list of those who have registered and search for names, it said."
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has launched a South Asia Earthquake website to help people exchange information about family members in the disaster zone.
Those in Pakistan and India who are affected by last Saturday's quake can register at www.familylinks.icrc.org/epi to inform their families that they are safe and well, the ICRC Kuala Lumpur Regional Delegation said in a statement Wednesday.
The humanitarian service provided by the site is open to everyone, and people seeking news about relatives in the disaster zone area can consult the list of those who have registered and search for names, it said."
News | canada.com network-Canada to match public donations
News | canada.com network: "Canada to match public donations: PM
Greg Bonnell
Canadian Press
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
CREDIT: Canadian Press
Prime Minister Paul Martin
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TORONTO -- The federal government will match all public donations made during the next two weeks to the South Asian earthquake relief effort, Prime Minister Paul Martin announced Tuesday."
Greg Bonnell
Canadian Press
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
CREDIT: Canadian Press
Prime Minister Paul Martin
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TORONTO -- The federal government will match all public donations made during the next two weeks to the South Asian earthquake relief effort, Prime Minister Paul Martin announced Tuesday."
Record 7.3 million meals provided to Gulf hurricane victims - (BP)
Record 7.3 million meals provided to Gulf hurricane victims - (BP): "Record 7.3 million meals provided to Gulf hurricane victims
Oct 11, 2005
By Mickey Noah
Baptist Press
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)--An all-time record has been reached -- more than 7.3 million meals prepared to date for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita under the Southern Baptists’ mammoth disaster relief effort across the Gulf Coast.
Previously, the most meals prepared in a Southern Baptist Disaster Relief response was 2.5 million during Hurricane Andrew in 1992."
Oct 11, 2005
By Mickey Noah
Baptist Press
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)--An all-time record has been reached -- more than 7.3 million meals prepared to date for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita under the Southern Baptists’ mammoth disaster relief effort across the Gulf Coast.
Previously, the most meals prepared in a Southern Baptist Disaster Relief response was 2.5 million during Hurricane Andrew in 1992."
True charity without strings :: The Daily Herald, Provo Utah
True charity without strings :: The Daily Herald, Provo Utah: "True charity without strings
The Daily Herald
Is it charity if you get reimbursed for your good works?
Logic says no, and so does the LDS Church and other private groups. Mormons will not be accepting money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the aid church members rendered in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
FEMA announced it would pay back religious groups that responded to the crisis on the Gulf Coast.
Many church-based groups were quick to respond to the disaster, in many cases moving faster and more efficiently than the federal government. FEMA reimbursement may seem a small way to say thanks, as well as for the government to take responsibility. But it's a bad idea.
Charity ought to mean giving without expecting something in return. After World War II, the LDS Church sent tons of food, clothing and other necessities to the people of war-ravaged Europe, expecting nothing in return, a stance that stunned President Harry S. Truman."
The Daily Herald
Is it charity if you get reimbursed for your good works?
Logic says no, and so does the LDS Church and other private groups. Mormons will not be accepting money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the aid church members rendered in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
FEMA announced it would pay back religious groups that responded to the crisis on the Gulf Coast.
Many church-based groups were quick to respond to the disaster, in many cases moving faster and more efficiently than the federal government. FEMA reimbursement may seem a small way to say thanks, as well as for the government to take responsibility. But it's a bad idea.
Charity ought to mean giving without expecting something in return. After World War II, the LDS Church sent tons of food, clothing and other necessities to the people of war-ravaged Europe, expecting nothing in return, a stance that stunned President Harry S. Truman."
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
HoustonChronicle.com - Water, power back in most of Southeast Texas
HoustonChronicle.com - Water, power back in most of Southeast Texas: "URRICANE RITA: THE AFTERMATH
Drinkable water, power back in most of Southeast Texas
Port Arthur asks FEMA for help and might let residents live in RVs, trailers while they rebuild
By TERRI LANGFORD
Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle
Southeast Texas is coming back to life following Hurricane Rita as utilities are restored to much of the area more than two weeks after the Category 3 storm knocked out power, water and sewage systems.
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'We just got the good news that the water is drinkable,' said Ken Kreger, the city of Orange deputy fire chief and emergency management coordinator. 'It's getting much easier"
Drinkable water, power back in most of Southeast Texas
Port Arthur asks FEMA for help and might let residents live in RVs, trailers while they rebuild
By TERRI LANGFORD
Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle
Southeast Texas is coming back to life following Hurricane Rita as utilities are restored to much of the area more than two weeks after the Category 3 storm knocked out power, water and sewage systems.
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'We just got the good news that the water is drinkable,' said Ken Kreger, the city of Orange deputy fire chief and emergency management coordinator. 'It's getting much easier"
CBC Montreal - Quebecers coming to Pakistan's aid
CBC Montreal - Quebecers coming to Pakistan's aid: "Quebecers coming to Pakistan's aid
Last updated Oct 11 2005 08:27 AM EDT
CBC News
Pakistani officials in Quebec are mobilizing the community to help in the relief efforts following this weekend's devastating earthquake.
The earthquake killed at least 20,000 people, with some estimates putting that number as high as 30,000.
Pakistan's consul-general in Montreal, Saifulah Chattha says his office has been helping to organize meetings to keep community members informed.
Chattha says a larger meeting of community leaders is set for Tuesday to help organize fundraising efforts."
Last updated Oct 11 2005 08:27 AM EDT
CBC News
Pakistani officials in Quebec are mobilizing the community to help in the relief efforts following this weekend's devastating earthquake.
The earthquake killed at least 20,000 people, with some estimates putting that number as high as 30,000.
Pakistan's consul-general in Montreal, Saifulah Chattha says his office has been helping to organize meetings to keep community members informed.
Chattha says a larger meeting of community leaders is set for Tuesday to help organize fundraising efforts."
The Seattle Times: Nation & World: Latest disaster tests stamina of donors
The Seattle Times: Nation & World: Latest disaster tests stamina of donors: "Latest disaster tests stamina of donors
By Hal Bernton and Lornet Turnbull
Seattle Times staff reporters
K.M. CHAUDHRY / AP
With outstretched hands, Pakistanis jostle for food distributed by local government workers yesterday in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistani Kashmir.
After news broke last holiday season of the Asian tsunami, World Vision's Web site was so overwhelmed with donors that it crashed en route to helping raise $350 million worldwide, a record for the agency.
Yesterday, as news accounts detailed the suffering from a new Asian disaster wrought by a powerful earthquake along the Pakistan-India border, World Vision fundraising traffic on the Internet and phones was comparatively light."
By Hal Bernton and Lornet Turnbull
Seattle Times staff reporters
K.M. CHAUDHRY / AP
With outstretched hands, Pakistanis jostle for food distributed by local government workers yesterday in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistani Kashmir.
After news broke last holiday season of the Asian tsunami, World Vision's Web site was so overwhelmed with donors that it crashed en route to helping raise $350 million worldwide, a record for the agency.
Yesterday, as news accounts detailed the suffering from a new Asian disaster wrought by a powerful earthquake along the Pakistan-India border, World Vision fundraising traffic on the Internet and phones was comparatively light."
Earthquake Adds to Relief Challenges
Earthquake Adds to Relief Challenges: "t seems like it's disaster after disaster. The tsunami, then Hurricane Katrina, and now the earthquake. Literally millions of people desperately need help. Where will it come from? With so many people already donating to families here at home, some say they just don't have enough money to go around.
The tsunami that left more than 200,000 dead in 11 different countries. It left a million homeless in Sri Lanka alone. Hurricane Katrina claimed more than 1,200 lives and left 350,000 homeless. There's no total on how many lives were lost in the earthquake in Pakistan, but could be as many as 40,000. This disaster left more than 2.5 million with no place to call home."
The tsunami that left more than 200,000 dead in 11 different countries. It left a million homeless in Sri Lanka alone. Hurricane Katrina claimed more than 1,200 lives and left 350,000 homeless. There's no total on how many lives were lost in the earthquake in Pakistan, but could be as many as 40,000. This disaster left more than 2.5 million with no place to call home."
Tracking Katrina Money Proving Difficult - Yahoo! News
Tracking Katrina Money Proving Difficult - Yahoo! News: "Tracking Katrina Money Proving Difficult
By HOPE YEN, Associated Press Writer Tue Oct 11, 8:09 AM ET
WASHINGTON - Trying to track who's getting what portion of the billions of dollars in federal Hurricane Katrina aid is enough to give any auditor a headache — and is a problem that critics say creates alarming gaps in public oversight.
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The database of contracts is incomplete. Information released by federal agencies is spotty and sporadic. And disclosure of many no-bid contracts isn't required by law."
By HOPE YEN, Associated Press Writer Tue Oct 11, 8:09 AM ET
WASHINGTON - Trying to track who's getting what portion of the billions of dollars in federal Hurricane Katrina aid is enough to give any auditor a headache — and is a problem that critics say creates alarming gaps in public oversight.
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The database of contracts is incomplete. Information released by federal agencies is spotty and sporadic. And disclosure of many no-bid contracts isn't required by law."
Billionaire Li Ka-shing Gives To Earthquake Relief - Forbes.com
Billionaire Li Ka-shing Gives To Earthquake Relief - Forbes.com: "Billionaire Li Ka-shing Gives To Earthquake Relief
Chris Noon, 10.10.05, 8:43 AM ET
LONDON - Hong Kong billioniare Li Ka-shing, commonly regarded as Asia's richest man, is also a noted philanthropist; donations he made in 1981 resulted in the founding of Shantou University, near his hometown of Chaozhou. And after the devastating tsunami caused by last December's Indian Ocean earthquake, he reportedly pledged $3 million. Now he's donated $500,000 to help relief efforts in Pakistani-administered Kashmir, Islamabad and Indian-run Kashmir where a huge quake killed thousands over the weekend. "
Chris Noon, 10.10.05, 8:43 AM ET
LONDON - Hong Kong billioniare Li Ka-shing, commonly regarded as Asia's richest man, is also a noted philanthropist; donations he made in 1981 resulted in the founding of Shantou University, near his hometown of Chaozhou. And after the devastating tsunami caused by last December's Indian Ocean earthquake, he reportedly pledged $3 million. Now he's donated $500,000 to help relief efforts in Pakistani-administered Kashmir, Islamabad and Indian-run Kashmir where a huge quake killed thousands over the weekend. "
Lowell Sun Online - Home
Lowell Sun Online - Home: "Nonprofits hope charitable giving begins at, and returns, home
By PETER WARD, Sun Staff
LOWELL -- So far, it appears Hurricane Katrina is on a course to generate more charitable giving than the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
So now, officials who run local nonprofit agencies are worrying that when the flood of generosity after the hurricane recedes, so too will charitable giving in general -- a phenomenon also experienced after the terror attacks.
But it may be too soon to know.
People such as Melissa Temme, spokes-woman for the national Salvation Army, hope the hurricane reminds people they have neighbors with dire needs closer to home."
By PETER WARD, Sun Staff
LOWELL -- So far, it appears Hurricane Katrina is on a course to generate more charitable giving than the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
So now, officials who run local nonprofit agencies are worrying that when the flood of generosity after the hurricane recedes, so too will charitable giving in general -- a phenomenon also experienced after the terror attacks.
But it may be too soon to know.
People such as Melissa Temme, spokes-woman for the national Salvation Army, hope the hurricane reminds people they have neighbors with dire needs closer to home."
Katrina data management snafus compound chaos
Katrina data management snafus compound chaos: "In the weeks that followed Hurricane Katrina, IT professionals and volunteers scrambled to assemble technology to reunite evacuees with their loved ones. But while technology eventually prevailed, many reunions were delayed as IT and bureaucracy clashed in the face of the unprecedented disaster.
On arrival at Houston's Astrodome shortly after the hurricane, approximately 25,000 evacuees filled out a form with their personal information and gave it to the American Red Cross. Volunteers then entered the data into a pilot database program called the Coordinated Assistance Network (CAN), run by a group of nonprofit organizations, including the American Red Cross and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)."
On arrival at Houston's Astrodome shortly after the hurricane, approximately 25,000 evacuees filled out a form with their personal information and gave it to the American Red Cross. Volunteers then entered the data into a pilot database program called the Coordinated Assistance Network (CAN), run by a group of nonprofit organizations, including the American Red Cross and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)."
Scotsman.com News - International - Scots rally to help quake victims
Scotsman.com News - International - Scots rally to help quake victims: "SCOTLAND-WIDE appeal was launched today to raise relief funds following the devastating earthquake in South Asia.
Edinburgh-based charity Mercy Corps Scotland has set up an emergency hotline to make donations amid fears that 40,000 people may now have perished."
Edinburgh-based charity Mercy Corps Scotland has set up an emergency hotline to make donations amid fears that 40,000 people may now have perished."
ReliefWeb » Document Preview » Find a charity: Relief groups respond to South Asia quake
ReliefWeb » Document Preview » Find a charity: Relief groups respond to South Asia quake: "Find a charity: Relief groups respond to South Asia quake
LONDON (AlertNet) – Aid agencies in the AlertNet network as well as U.N. agencies are other relief organisations are on the scene in the Indian subcontinent, where a 7.6-magnitude earthquake rocked cities and villages in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan on October 8.
ActionAid is assessing needs and says its priorities will be ensuring children have warm clothing and blankets, addressing emotional needs and dealing with spinal and hip fractures which can lead to paraplegia if not treated promptly. Click here for more information"
LONDON (AlertNet) – Aid agencies in the AlertNet network as well as U.N. agencies are other relief organisations are on the scene in the Indian subcontinent, where a 7.6-magnitude earthquake rocked cities and villages in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan on October 8.
ActionAid is assessing needs and says its priorities will be ensuring children have warm clothing and blankets, addressing emotional needs and dealing with spinal and hip fractures which can lead to paraplegia if not treated promptly. Click here for more information"
Philadelphia Inquirer | 10/11/2005 | Editorial | Once again, reach out to those in need
Philadelphia Inquirer | 10/11/2005 | Editorial | Once again, reach out to those in need: "Editorial | Once again, reach out to those in need
Last weekend brought another massive natural disaster that washed away cities, villages, families and hope.
Most of the damage from Saturday's 7.6-magnitude earthquake, which sent shivers through South Asia, occurred in Pakistan-
administered Kashmir. Estimates yesterday placed the number of dead at 30,000 and homeless at 2.5 million. The dead include hundreds of children whose schools collapsed around them."
Last weekend brought another massive natural disaster that washed away cities, villages, families and hope.
Most of the damage from Saturday's 7.6-magnitude earthquake, which sent shivers through South Asia, occurred in Pakistan-
administered Kashmir. Estimates yesterday placed the number of dead at 30,000 and homeless at 2.5 million. The dead include hundreds of children whose schools collapsed around them."
Sri Lanka pledges $100,000 for Pakistan quake victims .:. NewKerala - India's Top Online Newspaper
Sri Lanka pledges $100,000 for Pakistan quake victims .:. NewKerala - India's Top Online Newspaper: "Sri Lanka pledges $100,000 for Pakistan quake victims
Colombo: Sri Lanka has offered $100,000 to assist relief efforts in Pakistan in the aftermath of Saturday's earthquake which also hit India, an official spokesman said Tuesday.
President Chandrika Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse have sent condolence messages to Pakistani and Indian leaders."
Colombo: Sri Lanka has offered $100,000 to assist relief efforts in Pakistan in the aftermath of Saturday's earthquake which also hit India, an official spokesman said Tuesday.
President Chandrika Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse have sent condolence messages to Pakistani and Indian leaders."
Pakistan's reconstruction efforts may lift economy
Pakistan's reconstruction efforts may lift economy: "Pakistan's reconstruction efforts may lift economy
KARACHI, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Pakistan's efforts to recover from the worst natural disaster in its 69-year history is expected to eventually boost its slowing economy and support its currency and stocks.
More than 20,000 people have perished in the country's northern mountainous region, which bore the brunt of Saturday's 7.6-magnitude earthquake, and officials say that death toll could double.
But analysts said given the northern areas' small contribution to the country's $100 billion economy, any losses would be more than compensated by the reconstruction efforts and aid inflow."
KARACHI, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Pakistan's efforts to recover from the worst natural disaster in its 69-year history is expected to eventually boost its slowing economy and support its currency and stocks.
More than 20,000 people have perished in the country's northern mountainous region, which bore the brunt of Saturday's 7.6-magnitude earthquake, and officials say that death toll could double.
But analysts said given the northern areas' small contribution to the country's $100 billion economy, any losses would be more than compensated by the reconstruction efforts and aid inflow."
Red Cross criticized on Katrina relief effort - The Boston Globe
Red Cross criticized on Katrina relief effort - The Boston Globe: "Red Cross criticized on Katrina relief effort
Some evacuees cite chaos, slow aid
By Josh Getlin and Nicole Gaouette, Los Angeles Times | October 9, 2005
BELLE CHASSE, La. -- Amid the destruction and dislocation caused by Hurricane Katrina, the American Red Cross has undertaken a relief effort unlike any in its history. So far, the charity has spent $811 million on emergency cash aid and $110 million on food and shelter."
Some evacuees cite chaos, slow aid
By Josh Getlin and Nicole Gaouette, Los Angeles Times | October 9, 2005
BELLE CHASSE, La. -- Amid the destruction and dislocation caused by Hurricane Katrina, the American Red Cross has undertaken a relief effort unlike any in its history. So far, the charity has spent $811 million on emergency cash aid and $110 million on food and shelter."
To the rescue with $$$ | IndyStar.com
To the rescue with $$$ | IndyStar.com: "To the rescue with $$$
The Indiana University Center on Philanthropy's Eugene R. Tempel reports that private donations reached a billion dollars in just three weeks to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. When Rita arrived, the contributions kept flowing. We were equally generous after Sept. 11, 2001, and the Asian tsunami last winter. But does this generosity mean local needs go unmet because donations went to victims of terrorism and natural disasters instead?"
The Indiana University Center on Philanthropy's Eugene R. Tempel reports that private donations reached a billion dollars in just three weeks to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. When Rita arrived, the contributions kept flowing. We were equally generous after Sept. 11, 2001, and the Asian tsunami last winter. But does this generosity mean local needs go unmet because donations went to victims of terrorism and natural disasters instead?"
BBC NEWS | England | West Midlands | Charity inundated with aid offers
BBC NEWS | England | West Midlands | Charity inundated with aid offers: "Charity inundated with aid offers
Islamic Relief office in Birmingham
The charity is appealing for more money donations
Tens of thousands of pounds has been raised to help victims of the quake in South Asia, according to a Birmingham-based charity.
Extra staff have been drafted in to Islamic Relief's call centre to handle the increasing amount of calls."
Islamic Relief office in Birmingham
The charity is appealing for more money donations
Tens of thousands of pounds has been raised to help victims of the quake in South Asia, according to a Birmingham-based charity.
Extra staff have been drafted in to Islamic Relief's call centre to handle the increasing amount of calls."
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