Waterlogged Thailand will struggle to prevent future floods | Reuters

Waterlogged Thailand will struggle to prevent future floods | Reuters: As waterlogged Thailand struggles to contain the worst floods in decades, it faces a simple truth: not a whole lot can be done to avoid a repeat disaster in the short term even with a new multi-billion dollar water-management policy.

To raise funds, or not to raise funds. That's the question. | Julie Verhaar | 101fundraising

To raise funds, or not to raise funds. That's the question. | Julie Verhaar | 101fundraising: This year was the first year that I was presenting one of the Great Debates. For those of you who are not familiar with the concept: you have a panel with great members and you present your views and discuss with the audience about a specific issue. Our topic was: Should we be raising funds for disasters occurring in developed economies?

NU Stands with Thailand raises money for flood victims - Campus - The Daily Northwestern - Northwestern University

NU Stands with Thailand raises money for flood victims - Campus - The Daily Northwestern - Northwestern University: The Northwestern Thai Club launched an on-campus campaign called NU Stands with Thailand to raise money for flood victims Tuesday.

The group offered Thai bubble tea to NU students and faculty at a booth outside of the Kellogg School of Management's Jacobs Center in exchange for donations at its first on-campus fundraising event Tuesday. Thai Club began taking donations two weeks ago through an online donation site, which has already raised more than $1,000 toward the group's goal of $5,000. The money will go to victims of the worst floods Thailand has seen in 50 years through several different nonprofit relief organizations, including Thai Red Cross, group members said.

As Floods Drag on in Thailand, Displaced Grow Restless | News | English

As Floods Drag on in Thailand, Displaced Grow Restless | News | English: In Thailand, local aid groups are calling on authorities to better manage and support local communities that are struggling to cope after spending weeks under a meter or more of water.

As the flood waters overtake more communities in urban areas of the country, there are many who are deciding to stay home and protect their belongings from thieves.

Japanese group to host thank-you event for post-disaster aid - CNA ENGLISH NEWS

Japanese group to host thank-you event for post-disaster aid - CNA ENGLISH NEWS: Japanese group to host thank-you event for post-disaster aid
2011/11/01 20:32:03
Taipei, Nov. 1 (CNA) Videos of the powerful March 11 earthquake and devastating tsunami in Japan, as well as footage of Taiwan's post-disaster help, will be shown at an event in Taipei next month as a thank-you gesture to the country, the Japanese event organizers said Tuesday.

Crowdsourcing engineers disaster relief in Pakistan

Crowdsourcing engineers disaster relief in Pakistan: Pakreport was created in July 2010 by a group of organisations including relief agencies, civil engineers, crowdsourcing software developers and telecoms providers. Based on a customisation of the open source Ushahidi platform for information gathering and visualisation, it allowed people on the ground to send text message disaster reports and request for assistance using the sp

Aid Groups Join in Text-to-Give Campaign for Relief to East Africa

Aid Groups Join in Text-to-Give Campaign for Relief to East Africa: We've been hearing about the famine and humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa for months. With more than 13 million people now needing emergency aid just to survive, it has been hard to understand why the American public has been so slow to support the many international aid organizations working on the crisis.

It took a survey by the Ad Council in September to reveal that 52% of the general public say they haven't heard or read anything about the terrible drought, resulting famine, and human tragedy

Charity game raises more than 100K for Joplin tornado relief

Charity game raises more than 100K for Joplin tornado relief: At 5:41 p.m. Sunday night, the sellout crowd at the One State, One Spirit Classic and both the University of Missouri and the Division II Missouri Southern State men's basketball teams observed a moment of silence.

Turkey Accepts Offers of Earthquake Aid | News | English

Turkey Accepts Offers of Earthquake Aid | News | English: The government has now accepted offers of help from 30 countries around the world, including Israel. Relations between Israel and Turkey have been strained since Israeli commandos raided a Gaza-bound aid flotilla last year, killing nine Turkish activists.

Turkish President Abdullah Gul welcomed the help. He says nearly 50 presidents called with offers of help and that the Foreign Ministry will reach out as soon as it is determined there is a need. President Gul says Turkey did not initially make a call for the international community's help but later reversed its decision.

Turkey earthquake toll passes 600

Turkey earthquake toll passes 600: Turkey has accepted help from dozens of countries, including Israel and Armenia, both states with which it has frosty relations.

The United States is the latest country to offer help.

Deputy Prime Minister Besir Atalay thanked the international community "for its concern".

Thailand Floods Pass Peak, Raising Hopes in Bangkok | News | English

Thailand Floods Pass Peak, Raising Hopes in Bangkok | News | English: Thailand's rain-swollen Chao Phraya River passed its peak stage Monday, raising hopes that central Bangkok will be spared the flooding that has already inundated much of the city's northern and western suburbs.

Thailand: Floods and Social Media � Global Voices

Thailand: Floods and Social Media � Global Voices: Many parts of Thailand are still flooded as the country continues to face the worst flooding disaster in the past half century. The flood waters are higher in the provinces although Bangkok remains under threat especially its low-lying areas.

Thailand Flood Relief Fundraising walk on Dean Street - Albury - Events - The Border Mail

Thailand Flood Relief Fundraising walk on Dean Street - Albury - Events - The Border Mail: The Thai Buddhist monk from the temple in South Albury will walk for alms round and lead fundraising volunteers for flood victims in Thailand.

The walk is aim to show the Spirit of Kindness and Generosity of people in Albuty to our friends the other part of the world who are in need.

Thailand floods: aid agencies warn of humanitarian crisis in Bangkok - Telegraph

Thailand floods: aid agencies warn of humanitarian crisis in Bangkok - Telegraph: The Red Cross warned that people who had chosen to remain in their homes faced "humanitarian crisis" of water and mosquito-borne illnesses. Other dangers lurk, too, like snakes and rats and crocodiles that escaped from farms.

UN supports Thailand's flood crisis management - The Nation

UN supports Thailand's flood crisis management - The Nation: his week, ESCAP’s executive secretary Noeleen Heyzer visited the Flood Relief Operations Centre at the Don Mueang Airport. Then, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra made the request for satellite data support.

Expressing support for the response of Thai authorities to the flood, Dr. Heyzer reiterated the firm commitment of the UN to supporting the country's ongoing flood relief and rehabilitation efforts, followed up by resilient recovery from this unprecedented disaster.

The United Nations Asia-Pacific chief emphasized that ESCAP and the nearly 30 United Nations agencies and entities based in Bangkok were ready to support Government efforts to formulate a long-term response to the crisis, beyond the present emergency situation.

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Thai flood death toll hits 381

Thai flood death toll hits 381: BANGKOK, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- A total of 381 people were confirmed dead and two people were missing in Thailand's worst floods that have inundated many provinces since July 25, the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department said on Sunday.