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."