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."

Philadelphia Catholics donate $1.8 million to Haitian quake relief efforts :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Philadelphia Catholics donate $1.8 million to Haitian quake relief efforts :: Catholic News Agency (CNA): "Philadelphia, Pa., May 5, 2010 / 07:55 pm (CNA).- Cardinal Justin Rigali presented a check for over $1.8 million to the president of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) on Wednesday for aid efforts for earthquake victims in Haiti. He declared the gift an expression of “very beautiful and profound love.”

The Archbishop of Philadelphia presented the check to CRS president Ken Hackett at Incarnation of Our Lord Parish in the Olney section of Philadelphia."

Springdale students begin humanitarian group

Springdale students begin humanitarian group: "Khiree is one of 20 students in Flowers' Student Humanitarian Organization, which three of the students founded in January in response to the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti."

"British Petroleum (BP) and state and local government entities contacted The Salvation Army this weekend for our help in supporting thousands of volunteers who are responding to the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. As the oil approaches the Mississippi and Louisiana coasts, The Salvation Army deployed teams to Ocean Springs, Mississippi and Venice, Louisiana to handout water to the throngs of individuals who are participating in the clean-up efforts.

The Salvation Army is continuing discussions with involved governments and BP to find additional ways to support the clean-up efforts.

Be sure to follow The Salvation Army’s Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi Division’s Facebook and Twitter accounts, which they are frequently updating with volunteer information and news of their latest efforts. You can also find more information at their website www.salvationarmyalm.org"

Gulf of Mexico oil spill: Once again, US military gets the call - CSMonitor.com

Gulf of Mexico oil spill: Once again, US military gets the call - CSMonitor.com: "The Gulf of Mexico oil spill once again puts the US military in the role of white knight, as it provides assistance in the cleanup and state officials look to it to pay the bill."

As Gulf of Mexico oil spill hits land, residents decry response - CSMonitor.com

As Gulf of Mexico oil spill hits land, residents decry response - CSMonitor.com: "People in New Orleans and Louisiana have seen what I would label two tremendous disaster-response failures in five years, and it's like déjà vu all over again,' says Steven Picou, a sociologist at the University of South Alabama in Mobile who has studied the social effects of both the Exxon Valdez disaster and hurricane Katrina.' It adds to the perception that our government and agencies don't care,' he says, 'and that mistrust trickles down so now you don't trust BP, you don't trust the Coast Guard, you don't trust what people are telling you, and you don't even trust your neighbors or even your family.'"

Reuters AlertNet - Myanmar: Two years after cyclone Nargis - Malteser International: Ongoing reconstruction and rehabilitation of the country

Reuters AlertNet - Myanmar: Two years after cyclone Nargis - Malteser International: Ongoing reconstruction and rehabilitation of the country: "ologne. 'The majority of the people are still struggling for daily survival. A lot of them do not yet have a solid source of income', reports Sandra Harlass, Senior Desk Officer Myanmar of Malteser International, the relief service of the Order of Malta for worldwide humanitarian aid. 'The present situation cannot be compared to the life and income situation before cyclone Nargis hit the country on 2 Mai 2008. To give an example: At the moment, no one can afford to buy drinking water.' Therefore, at request of the government and the affected population Malteser International distributes purified drinking water by boats to areas with acute water shortage in the dry seasons."

Volunteerism Law Gets Off to Slow Start - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Volunteerism Law Gets Off to Slow Start - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Volunteerism Law Gets Off to Slow Start

A year after President Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, little of the money set aside to create volunteer opportunities nationwide has been distributed, says National Public Radio."

See the country, at 35 mph driving a backhoe | Local News | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California

See the country, at 35 mph driving a backhoe | Local News | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California: "Neil Smith won't win the Nobel Peace Prize for driving a backhoe across the United States to raise money for the Haiti earthquake relief fund.

But Smith and his compatriots will have tales of Lewis & Clark-like perseverance and the heartfelt sincerity of donors to pass on to their friends and families back in Georgia, where they started."

Bill Clinton focuses efforts on Haiti's higher education - USATODAY.com

Bill Clinton focuses efforts on Haiti's higher education - USATODAY.com: "CORAL GABLES, Fla. — As he prepares to help oversee $5 billion in reconstruction spending in Haiti, former president Bill Clinton paints a challenging but hopeful picture. There's much to do: Haitians displaced by the magnitude-7 earthquake in January need sturdy housing, nutritious food and clean water, to name the basics."

What the International Community Can Do For Haiti | UN Dispatch

What the International Community Can Do For Haiti | UN Dispatch: "just returned from a visit to Haiti as part of a Congressional delegation to observe the earthquake relief effort and meet with officials from the UN mission, MINUSTAH, and the US Embassy. Despite the renewed awareness of Haiti’s problems, accounts in the press still seem to point to the earthquake as the source of the country’s present woes. But one can quickly see that it is a country that is as much stricken by poverty and instability as it is earthquake-stricken. Indeed, the earthquake destroyed what was already a precarious economic and political situation, albeit one that was on the path to rebuilding."

China TV show raises $440m

China TV show raises $440m: "BEIJING - A CHINESE television charity show on Tuesday evening raised 2.175 billion yuan ($440 million) to help victims of last week's earthquake in remote Qinghai province, state media reported."

8-year-old violinist, Brianna Kahane, uses talent to save music school in Haiti

8-year-old violinist, Brianna Kahane, uses talent to save music school in Haiti: "The young musician decided she needed to do something to help. She had performed several times in the past for charity, and so decided to hold a benefit concert in Florida for Joseph after visiting him in the hospital.

In addition to money, Brianna hopes to collect instruments and other materials to help him rebuild his school through her Web site, briannakahane.com."

Hong Kong volunteer worker gives his life to charity CCTV-International

Hong Kong volunteer worker gives his life to charity CCTV-International: "The strong earthquake, which happened in Yushu County, Qinghai Province on April 14, buried Wong, who at the time was doing volunteer work in the area, in the ruins. When the heavy news came out, it moved the entire nation. On April 15, the people of Lanzhou, who had been tightly bound to Wong, held a 'Mourning Wong Fu-wing, a Hong Kong Volunteer' gathering beside the Yangtze River."

Google Offers Satellite Images of Chinese Earthquake

Google Offers Satellite Images of Chinese Earthquake: "The earthquake in Qinghai last Tuesday killed hundreds and injured thousands more, leveling many of the buildings around the city. As with last time, Google is working with GeoEye to provide high resolution satellite images, which you can download and view using Google Earth."

Reuters AlertNet - Direct Relief Commits Up to $100,000 for China Quake Relief

Reuters AlertNet - Direct Relief Commits Up to $100,000 for China Quake Relief: "Direct Relief International has allocated up to $100,000 in cash to support the emergency response in China and Tibet following the earthquake in Qinghai Province April 15. A portion of those funds will finance the travel of three partner groups sending medical and assessment teams into the affected region, including Yushu."

Oxfam Hong Kong assists Chinese earthquake survivors

Oxfam Hong Kong assists Chinese earthquake survivors: "Oxfam Hong Kong has provided its first batch of aid to individuals affected by the Qinghai earthquake.

According to the charity, it has distributed blankets to some 2,000 individuals at a temporary camp in Jiegu, Yushu County."

China quake death toll tops 1,100 - CNN.com

China quake death toll tops 1,100 - CNN.com: "The death toll in the China earthquake now stands at 1,114, relief officials said on Friday as rescuers continued to race against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble."

The Nassau Guardian Online Guide

The Nassau Guardian Online Guide: "Mr. Barry explained to me his first reaction on how he immediately helped Haiti after its recent disaster.

In a subdued tone he said, 'I remember jumping into my jeep and my wife Yvette following in her car and making our first stop at Robin Hood, where I purchased all the cases of water that was on the floor, all of the 20 pound bags of rice, all the baby formula and all of the corn beef that was on the shelves.' 'We then went to Bahamas Food Service, where my friend Audley Aritis met me with his flat bed truck and I purchased one hundred 50 pound bags of black beans and one hundred 50 pound bags of rice.' And with a faint smile he uttered, 'And then we visited Lowe's Pharmacy and purchased medication and medical supplies.' 'God bless the owner of Lowes, Billy, and his doctor for helping me.'"

GlobalGiving.org's Mari Kuraishi on personalized philanthropy driven by natural disasters - Boing Boing

GlobalGiving.org's Mari Kuraishi on personalized philanthropy driven by natural disasters - Boing Boing: "just spoke to Mari Kuraishi, founder of GlobalGiving.org, about how the recent surge in natural disasters has affected donor behavior."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Mississippi: Katrina Volunteers Still at Work

The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Mississippi: Katrina Volunteers Still at Work: "Nonprofit Newswire | Mississippi: Katrina Volunteers Still at Work
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April 12, 2010; USA Today | As public attention to the disaster of Hurricane Katrina has been superseded by other natural and manmade disasters, people may not realize that areas of the Gulf Coast are still in need of reconstruction and redevelopment and people are still living in temporary housing. In Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, Lutheran Episcopal Services is still on the job."

Poll: More donated to Haiti than to Chile after quakes - USATODAY.com

Poll: More donated to Haiti than to Chile after quakes - USATODAY.com: "Nearly half of the people responding to a recent USA TODAY/Gallup Poll said the destruction and poverty in Haiti after a massive earthquake Jan. 12 moved them to donate money to the country's relief efforts.

Less than one-third said they made donations to relief in Chile when it was struck by an earthquake a month later."

The Almanac.net

The Almanac.net: "When two fifth-graders heard about the devastating earthquake in Haiti, they knew they wanted to help out.

Cassie Wangler and Jordan Underwood, students at Our Lady of Grace School in Scott Township, came up with an unusual way to contribute to the Haitians. They decided to make homemade soap of various shapes and scents to sell at Our Lady of Grace Church. The money collected was sent to Haiti, along with revenue collected at other school fundraisers."

Princeton University - Ambassador stresses need to build 'new Haiti'

Princeton University - Ambassador stresses need to build 'new Haiti': "Haiti's ambassador to the United States, Raymond Joseph, stressed to a group gathered at Princeton University the need to construct a 'new Haiti' following January's devastating earthquake -- with a focus on decentralization and foreign investment."

Rotary.org: News

Rotary.org: News: "Rotarians in Haiti are laying the groundwork for the next phase of the recovery process: sustainable restoration projects that will enable long-term rehabilitation to begin."

Maximizing disaster-response giving | Philanthropy Journal

Maximizing disaster-response giving | Philanthropy Journal: "he recent earthquake in Haiti has once again brought to the forefront the role that new giving channels play in helping those most affected by disasters.

The combination of online giving and mobile giving were the first response channels of choice by donors. Other giving channels like direct mail simply take too long to help with short-term needs."

Transparent Aid for Haiti's Reconstruction: Capture Matters - Brookings Institution

Transparent Aid for Haiti's Reconstruction: Capture Matters - Brookings Institution: "March 30, 2010 —
On Wednesday, March 31, international donors will convene at the United Nations to discuss Haiti’s long-term reconstruction plans and to make assistance pledges. The publicly disseminated Action Plan for Reconstruction and National Development of Haiti, produced by the government of Haiti with inputs from the U.N., European Commission, the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank and civil society, has assessed Haiti’s reconstruction needs over the next three years at $11.5 billion. The Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA), produced by a collaborative effort involving 300 Haitian and international experts, and on which the Haitian government’s Action Plan is based, has not been publicly disclosed, but is expected to be presented at the donor conference"

Pledges of billions expected at UN donor conference on Haiti - Bulgaria abroad - The Sofia Echo

Pledges of billions expected at UN donor conference on Haiti - Bulgaria abroad - The Sofia Echo: "A United Nations’ donor conference in New York on March 31 2010 was expected to see pledges of billions of dollars to help Haiti emerge from the aftermath of the devastating January 12 earthquake, while European aid commissioner Kristalina Georgieva has said that it is not money on its own that matters, but the good that it will do.

Georgieva made the comment in a blog shortly before the donors’ conference."

Haiti relief gets surplus Vancouver Olympic medical supplies

Haiti relief gets surplus Vancouver Olympic medical supplies: "Victims of the earthquake that ravaged Haiti on Jan. 12 will get the benefit of medical and dental supplies left over from the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games."

Actor and Community Activist Advises Grant Makers - Conference Notebook - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Actor and Community Activist Advises Grant Makers - Conference Notebook - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "A native New Orleanian, Mr. Pierce formed the Pontchartrain Park Community Development Corporation to help the historic African American neighborhood where he grew up rebuild after Hurricance Katrina.

He told grant makers gathered in New Orleans that foundations and nonprofit organization have distinct roles to play in rebuilding.

'If you are that interested in telling us what to do, then by all means join us on this side of the fence,' said Mr. Pierce. 'Otherwise, help us do what we're doing.'"

Hurricane Katrina response evaluated by philanthropists | - NOLA.com

Hurricane Katrina response evaluated by philanthropists | - NOLA.com: "s the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, philanthropists from around the country are gathered in New Orleans this week to determine where they succeeded and where they failed in responding to communities devastated by the storm."

BBC World Service - News - Haiti earthquake: Volunteers take mobile cinema round camps

BBC World Service - News - Haiti earthquake: Volunteers take mobile cinema round camps: "As part of the Haiti Kids Kino Project, a two-man team are using a generator, makeshift screen and a selection of movies to bring entertainment to earthquake survivo"

Student secures $10,000 donation for Red Cross | The Crimson White

Student secures $10,000 donation for Red Cross | The Crimson White: "Thanks to the efforts of one UA student, the University Community Service Center presented a $10,000 donation to the West Alabama Chapter of the American Red Cross Tuesday.

The band Three Doors Down’s charity The Better Life Foundation gave the donation. The Better Life Foundation is a nonprofit organization that focuses on helping children and young adults. The donation will go directly to supporting the crisis in Haiti."

How To Rebuild A Life In Haiti : NPR

How To Rebuild A Life In Haiti : NPR: "And we're going to end this part of the program with a look at Haiti two months after the earthquake. NPR's Katia Riddle has the story of three Haitians who are trying to rebuild their lives."

Bill Clinton, George W. Bush to visit quake-devastated Haiti | Reuters

Bill Clinton, George W. Bush to visit quake-devastated Haiti | Reuters: "Former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will visit Haiti on Monday to discuss the impoverished country's long-term recovery after a January earthquake killed hundreds of thousands of people."

University of Maryland students set up shelters in Haiti - washingtonpost.com

University of Maryland students set up shelters in Haiti - washingtonpost.com: "About 13 University of Maryland and three Howard students were scheduled to make the trip, along with a handful of engineering professionals. Their main goal is to teach earth bag construction to Haitian residents and students in hopes that those residents will be able to teach others to use the method for years to come.

Earth bag structures have been built in Haiti and in parts of Africa and the southwestern United States, but still are relatively rare, said Tom Marable, a professional engineer on the project. Anyiwo's group spent three days in College Park building a test shelter to make sure they had experience with the method."

Channel NewsAsia - Haiti summit committee urges US#dollar;4b in aid - channelnewsasia.com

Channel NewsAsia - Haiti summit committee urges US#dollar;4b in aid - channelnewsasia.com: "Donor countries and multilateral organizations on Wednesday approved a US$3.8 billion fund the government of Haiti will receive over a period of 18 months,' Dominican Economy Minister Temistocles Montas said, reading from a committee statement."

American Charities Raise Close to $1-Billion for Haiti, Chronicle Tally Finds - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

American Charities Raise Close to $1-Billion for Haiti, Chronicle Tally Finds - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "American Charities Raise Close to $1-Billion for Haiti, Chronicle Tally Finds

Nine weeks after the devastating earthquake in Haiti donors have contributed nearly $980-million 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."

Sean Penn pitches in as full-time aid worker at camp for survivors of Haiti's earthquake | Washington Examiner

Sean Penn pitches in as full-time aid worker at camp for survivors of Haiti's earthquake | Washington Examiner: "PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI — Look closely at the foreigners buzzing around a hospital tent above one of Haiti's biggest earthquake-refugee camps and a face stands out: There, carrying the box of supplies, that's Sean Penn."

UN chief urges donors to keep Haiti funds flowing | Reuters

UN chief urges donors to keep Haiti funds flowing | Reuters: "U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon vowed on Sunday to work to keep donor funds flowing for Haiti's recovery and reconstruction following the devastating January earthquake in the poor Caribbean state."

Hollywood`s top stars Tweet for charity - Monsters and Critics

Hollywood`s top stars Tweet for charity - Monsters and Critics: "At the Upright Citizens Brigade, the organisation Artists for Peace and Justice hosted more than 160 people sharing their favourite tweets, twitpics and twitvids, with ticket sales benefiting earthquake victims in Haiti."

Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras Clash At Charity Event (VIDEO)

Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras Clash At Charity Event (VIDEO): "Eight tennis players competed Saturday night in the 'Hit for Haiti' charity event, which raised $1 million for the American Red Cross Haiti fund following the Caribbean nation's devastating earthquak"

The Boston College Chronicle - Boston College

The Boston College Chronicle - Boston College: "Nearly a dozen Boston College students and faculty members with direct ties to Chile are organizing a fund-raising drive to assist victims of the recent series of earthquakes that have claimed hundreds of lives and caused severe damage across wide areas of that South American nation."

Bolivian campaign raises 1.4 mln USD for quake-hit Chile, Haiti | World News |Axisoflogic.com

Bolivian campaign raises 1.4 mln USD for quake-hit Chile, Haiti | World News |Axisoflogic.com: "A Bolivian fundraising telethon has collected 1.4 million U.S. dollars for quake-hit Chile and Haiti and the organizers have decided to extend the campaign to raise more money, Bolivian Minister of the Presidency Oscar Coca said on Sunday.

The campaign 'Chile and Haiti Need You' began on Tuesday and it was originally set to end on Saturday. Coca said the donations stood at about 1.4 million dollars as of Saturday."

Mobile giving for Chile pales compared to Haiti - Wireless- msnbc.com

Mobile giving for Chile pales compared to Haiti - Wireless- msnbc.com: "So far, Americans have pledged $100,000 in donations via cell phone for victims of Chile's earthquake compared to more than $43 million raised that way for victims of Haiti's Jan. 12 quake."

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Press Release: American Red Cross Passes the $100 Million Mark in Aid for Haiti Earthquake Relief and Recovery « American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom

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Press Release: American Red Cross Passes the $100 Million Mark in Aid for Haiti Earthquake Relief and Recovery « American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom: "American Red Cross Passes the $100 Million Mark in Aid for Haiti Earthquake Relief and Recovery

WASHINGTON, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 — The American Red Cross today announced it is allocating an additional $24.4 million for Haiti earthquake relief and recovery, increasing its total commitment to date to $106.4 million."

Clinton Bush Haiti Fund Appoints Board of Directors and CEO

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Clinton Bush Haiti Fund Appoints Board of Directors and CEO: "New York, NY--(ENEWSPF)--March 10, 2010. The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund (CBHF), established by Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush to raise money for Haiti relief and recovery efforts after the January earthquake, has appointed a Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer to manage the Fund’s operations."

Disaster experts praise Chile quake response

Disaster experts praise Chile quake response: "But experts say other smart moves – like insisting that foreign help meet specific needs, quickly patching up roads and having the military handle logistics – made it possible to deliver 12,000 tons of relief in just 10 days.

And despite extensive damage to hospitals, few additional lives have been lost since the tsunami retreated, leaving at least 497 dead and hundreds missing."

Albany Student Press - UAlbany aids disaster-ridden nations

Albany Student Press - UAlbany aids disaster-ridden nations: "Chile, with such disasters in the country’s recent history, was better prepared and saw less devastation and considerably smaller death tolls (approximately 1,000). Chile’s economy is also strong enough (in spite of the earthquake, growth is still expected to be about 8 percent this year, and a good credit rating and a low inflation rate of 1.5 percent means it will be easy to get loans) that the government there should be able to finance relief efforts without foreign donations.

The response to Haiti here at the University of Albany has been substantial: after seven weeks of fundraising, the student body has donated $26,429 to UAlbany’s Haiti Relief Fund, with the University Auxiliary Services matching one-for-one to raise a total of $52,859 disbursed over three charities: The Clinton Bush Fund, Yéle Haiti and Partners in Health."

Haitian president moves to shore up aid, new future - washingtonpost.com

Haitian president moves to shore up aid, new future - washingtonpost.com: "With his country's economy stalled, crops unplanted and a million people without homes, Haitian President René Préval began a visit to Washington Tuesday to focus on how U.S. and international donors can help the beleaguered nation recover from a devastating earthquake."

Pawlenty signs Haitian quake tax deduction bill | StarTribune.com

Pawlenty signs Haitian quake tax deduction bill | StarTribune.com: "Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed legislation Tuesday that creates a tax break to spur donations to Haitian earthquake victims.

The legislation allows Minnesotans to deduct charitable contributions to the Haiti relief effort from their 2009 state income taxes."

Mobile Common helps non-profit organizations go mobile for Chile - Mobile Commerce Daily - Database/CRM

Mobile Common helps non-profit organizations go mobile for Chile - Mobile Commerce Daily - Database/CRM: "AmeriCares, Catholic Relief Services and Habitat for Humanity have gone mobile to engage supporters and fundraisers to support the Chile earthquake."

Bill Would Accelerate and Extend Benefits for Contributions to Chile and Haiti | Planned Giving Design Center

Bill Would Accelerate and Extend Benefits for Contributions to Chile and Haiti | Planned Giving Design Center: "House Ways and Means Committee acting Chair Sander M. Levin, D-Mich., and Ways and Means ranking minority member Dave Camp, R-Mich., have introduced a bill that would accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Chile, and extend the period from which such contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti may be accelerated."

Staff Editorial: Chile needs our philanthropy | The Miami Hurricane

Staff Editorial: Chile needs our philanthropy | The Miami Hurricane: "Also, proximity is an issue. Haiti is much closer to our campus than Chile.

But they still need aid in Chile; earlier this week the Chilean government reversed their decision and has asked for international help. Among their requests were generators, water filtration equipment and field hospitals.

Since ways of aiding the victims in Chile are not as obvious, here are some suggestions from The Miami Herald."

Donor Fatigue for Chile? More Likely Timing, Conditions, and Human Nature Will Blunt Mobile Giving

Donor Fatigue for Chile? More Likely Timing, Conditions, and Human Nature Will Blunt Mobile Giving: "Yesterday, Mark Walsh, on the MOBlog, asked Will Giving 'Fatigue' Curb Chile Text Donations?

I'm not sure that I would call it 'fatigue,' but I do think that we will not see even close to the response, through mobile giving and otherwise, that we had to the Haiti devastation. There are a number of reasons for this:"

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Haitian Leaders Angry About Being Left Out Of Aid Decisions

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Haitian Leaders Angry About Being Left Out Of Aid Decisions: "On one hand, the outpouring aid for victims of the January 12 Haitian earthquake has been steady and generous. American donations alone have topped $1 billion. On the other hand, a number of the country's leaders are unhappy with how the aid is being delivered and angry that they have little or no say how it is being used. Haitian Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive told the Associated Press, “The NGOs don't tell us ... where the money's coming from or how they're spending it. Too many people are raising money without any controls, and don't explain what they're doing with it.”"

Bolivian campaign raises 1.4 mln USD for quake-hit Chile, Haiti

Bolivian campaign raises 1.4 mln USD for quake-hit Chile, Haiti: "Bolivian campaign raises 1.4 mln USD for quake-hit Chile, Haiti
LA PAZ, Mar 07, 2010 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- A Bolivian fundraising telethon has collected 1.4 million U.S. dollars for quake-hit Chile and Haiti and the organizers have decided to extend the campaign to raise more money, Bolivian Minister of the Presidency Oscar Coca said on Sunday."

Stars raise $57m for Chile: News24: World: News

Stars raise $57m for Chile: News24: World: News: "even television stations interrupted regular programming for the non-stop event which was broadcast live from a theatre in Santiago and hosted by Chilean-born Don Francisco, a popular TV show host with the US Spanish-language network Univision.

Homes on the coast

'Chile helps Chile' aims to build at least 30 000 temporary homes for the more than two million people affected by the huge quake and monster tsunami waves that struck the South American nation on February 27."

Jean 'expects the worst' upon arrival in Haiti Monday - CTV News

Jean 'expects the worst' upon arrival in Haiti Monday - CTV News: "Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean will arrive in Haiti Monday morning for a two-day visit, and although she expects to see terrible devastation from January's earthquake, she is determined to visit those involved in the relief effort."

Non-Profits Set Up Mobile Giving for Chile | Wireless Week

Non-Profits Set Up Mobile Giving for Chile | Wireless Week: "Similar to the tragedy that struck Haiti, the major U.S. carriers mobilized and provisioned short codes for use in mobile giving campaigns to help the victims. Jim Manis, chairman and CEO of the Mobile Giving Foundation (MGF), reported over the weekend that the carriers also eliminated standard rate message charges for relief efforts and continued to process donations for mobile giving campaigns on a 100 percent pass-through basis."

Chile Says Rebuilding May Cost Tens of Billions of Dollars - NYTimes.com

Chile Says Rebuilding May Cost Tens of Billions of Dollars - NYTimes.com: "When pressed for a monetary estimate of the damage at an appearance with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at the Santiago airport, Ms. Bachelet, whose term ends soon, gave a heavy sigh and said, “All I can say is it’s going to be a lot.”

She added, “Chile has the capacity, but I think it’s going to take a long time and it will mean a whole lot of money.”"

Aid To Quake-Hit Chile Being Assessed

Aid To Quake-Hit Chile Being Assessed: "Although the earthquake that struck Chile last weekend was one of the most powerful ever recorded — so strong scientists believe it shifted the rotation of the Earth — American Jews and Israel have not mustered the same level of support seen after the Jan. 12 tremors in Haiti."

Haiti's earthquake victims are benefiting from fundraisers by kayakers, office workers and a parachuting nun. - WSJ.com

Haiti's earthquake victims are benefiting from fundraisers by kayakers, office workers and a parachuting nun. - WSJ.com: "Sister Jane Meyer, principal at St. Agnes Academy in Houston and a Dominican sister for more than 50 years, pledged to take a 14,000-foot leap out of an airplane if her students raised $25,000 by Ash Wednesday—a little more than a month after the Jan. 12 earthquake. Sister Jane, who runs three-and-1/2 miles a day, said it would be her first-ever jump."

Fund-Raising Efforts for Chile Off to a Slow Start as Needs Remain Unclear - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Fund-Raising Efforts for Chile Off to a Slow Start as Needs Remain Unclear - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Donations are starting to trickle in to aid survivors of the massive earthquake in Chile—but at significantly lower levels than after the January 12 earthquake in Haiti.

The slow pace of donations is largely because the government of Chile is in a better position to deal with the destruction than the impoverished country of Haiti, said a spokeswoman from Oxfam America."

Google’s Person Finder: a Glimpse of Pain, Relief After Chile Quake - Digits - WSJ

Google’s Person Finder: a Glimpse of Pain, Relief After Chile Quake - Digits - WSJ: "A note left for Pedro Patricio Valdivia Olivos — one of more than 48,000 records in Google’s Person Finder — offers a clear look into the anxiety faced by many with loved ones in Chile: “Hi, Dad. It’s your daughter Alicia. I’ve been looking for you for several days. I’m very worried for you. Please can you call me on my cellular … or send me a message. I’m waiting for word from you. Hugs.”"

CSRwire and PR Newswire Waive Distribution Fees for Chile Earthquake Related News Releases – Press Releases on CSRwire.com

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CSRwire and PR Newswire Waive Distribution Fees for Chile Earthquake Related News Releases – Press Releases on CSRwire.com: "SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Mar. 01 /CSRwire/ - /PRNewswire/ -- PR Newswire has waived fees for all news releases relating to aid in rescue and recovery efforts for the Chile earthquake crisis."

Is Chile's new president ready to deal with an earthquake's aftereffects? - washingtonpost.com

Is Chile's new president ready to deal with an earthquake's aftereffects? - washingtonpost.com: "Fortunately, Chile is better prepared than most other nations to handle a crisis of this kind. It scrupulously saved some of the bounty from its copper exports when prices were high in recent years, and as a result it has a rainy-day fund of nearly $15 billion to draw on. (One initial estimate put the damage at $15 billion to $30 billion; the latter figure is about 15 percent of the country's gross national product.) Chile's government debt is low, and its free-market economy is flexible and able to respond quickly."

Tragedy strikes Chile relief operations - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Tragedy strikes Chile relief operations - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): "As aid efforts in Chile gain momentum with promises rolling in from the international community, it has emerged that an expedition to survey the damage left by the earthquake and tsunami has ended in further tragedy."

MediaPost Publications Will Giving 'Fatigue' Curb Chile Text Donations? 03/01/2010

MediaPost Publications Will Giving 'Fatigue' Curb Chile Text Donations? 03/01/2010: "At the same time, you have to wonder if compassion fatigue may limit text donations this time around since the Chilean disaster follows so close on the heels of the Haitian crisis. The fact that Chile isn't as desperately poor as Haiti, and is more geographically remote (from the U.S. at least), are factors also likely to dampen the sense of urgency that helped fuel record mobile donations to the Caribbean nation."

Quake comparison: Chile vs. Haiti - THE WEEK

Quake comparison: Chile vs. Haiti - THE WEEK: "So Chile doesn't need international aid?
While Chile was able to pay for immediate disaster relief, it will likely seek the support of international agencies to rebuild its severely damaged infrastructure. The Red Cross said it could direct some of the $322 million it received after Haiti towards helping Chileans. Several American charities have already set up fundraising pleas for Chile."

BusinessDay - Europe, US, China pledge aid to Chile

BusinessDay - Europe, US, China pledge aid to Chile: "THE US, Europe and China yesterday vowed to come to Chile’s aid as relief workers rushed to the western hemisphere’s second enormous earthquake in seven weeks."

Chrissie Brodigan: We Have to Donate to Chile Too? Disaster Donation This Time Around

Chrissie Brodigan: We Have to Donate to Chile Too? Disaster Donation This Time Around: "Disaster tech is underway, with Google launching new apps to find the missing, crisismappers mapping the disaster areas, photos documenting wreckage from Chile are pouring in, crisis response organizers are dispatching assistance of all forms, journalists on are the move, and artists are making infographics. Amidst the obvious mobilization, you can bet that leaders within non-profits are also convening and trying to figure out their response strategy. Haiti's fundraising was an unprecedented success, but with both staff and donor fatigue, fundraising for Chile might be much harder."

CBC News - Montreal - Chilean Montrealers organize earthquake relief

CBC News - Montreal - Chilean Montrealers organize earthquake relief: "Canadian-Chileans in Montreal are rallying to raise cash for their earthquake-devastated home country.

More than 700 people are now confirmed dead after Saturday's magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Chile."

Groups Prepare Aid as Chile Assesses Need - WSJ.com

Groups Prepare Aid as Chile Assesses Need - WSJ.com: "Humanitarian groups prepared to dispatch aid to Chile Sunday as the government considered whether to request international relief with the death toll mounting, following one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded."

Chile Quake Damage Valued $15 Billion to $30 Billion at Eqecat - BusinessWeek

Chile Quake Damage Valued $15 Billion to $30 Billion at Eqecat - BusinessWeek: "Feb. 27 (Bloomberg) -- The total economic damage caused by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile today is $15 billion to $30 billion, according to estimates by catastrophe modeling company Eqecat Inc."

Social Media Responds to Chile's Earthquake: We Can Help | Dan's FC Blog | Fast Company

Social Media Responds to Chile's Earthquake: We Can Help | Dan's FC Blog | Fast Company: "As Chilean and international rescue forces work through the rubble cause by the massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit near Concepcion, Chile's second-largest city, users of social media the world over have undertaken their own rescue measures. Twitter, Facebook, and several of Google's properties aren't trivial, now. They're life-saving, informational tools. An eye-rolling bit of gossip about one of those Kardashian girls can explode through the web in minutes--and now, news about those in Chile is traveling over the same digital pathways, with the same speed, reaching the same vast amount of people. These are a few ways social media is being used in the wake of the quake."

Chilean Red Cross Urges Residents To Share Internet, Phones

Chilean Red Cross Urges Residents To Share Internet, Phones: "The Chilean Red Cross has posted a message to its Twitter account, asking those who have power, Internet access and working phone lines to share with their neighbors."

Haiti: UN agency recruits young people to assist with post-quake relief

Haiti: UN agency recruits young people to assist with post-quake relief: "25 February 2010 – Hoping to harness the energy and enthusiasm of young people, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has recruited dozens of them to help drive the reconstruction effort in the wake of last month’s catastrophic Haiti earthquake."

Chilean President to Deploy 10,000 Soldiers to Quake Regions | Americas | English

Chilean President to Deploy 10,000 Soldiers to Quake Regions | Americas | English: "Chilean President Michelle Bachelet says the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that has shattered the central portion of the country and displaced some 2 million people is an emergency 'unparalleled in the history of Chile.'"

News: Spring Break in a Disaster Zone - Inside Higher Ed

News: Spring Break in a Disaster Zone - Inside Higher Ed: "Spring Break in a Disaster Zone
March 1, 2010

David Adewumi’s plans for spring break don’t look like those of most other college juniors. He won’t be heading to a resort town for a week of beaches and bars, or home for a week of naps and TV-watching.

Instead, he and 10 other students from Pennsylvania State University will fly south to Haiti, on an earthquake relief trip. They expect to spend a week helping with minor medical care, food distribution and shelter building. “We know we’re a tiny Band-Aid on a huge wound,” he said. “But we’re still doing what we can to help.”"