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.

Fears swell along river through Thailand's capital – USATODAY.com

Fears swell along river through Thailand's capital – USATODAY.com: The water has crept from the central plains south toward the Gulf of Thailand, engulfing a third of the country and killing nearly 400 people and displacing 110,000 more. Now, Bangkok is in the way — surrounded by behemoth pools of water flowing around and through the city via a complex network of canals and rivers.

As flood disaster worsens in Thailand, UN steps up relief efforts

dAs flood disaster worsens in Thailand, UN steps up relief efforts: 28 October 2011 –
The United Nations will provide 20,000 insecticide-treated mosquito nets in temporary shelters and other areas in flood-hit Thailand in a bid to protect people from dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases, as weather forecasts predict more heavy rainfall over the weekend.

The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), which procured the nets locally, said in a press release yesterday that it has set aside an initial $300,000 to support the Thai Government’s flood response efforts, focusing on health, child protection, water, sanitation and hygiene.

Thailand floods death toll at more than 370: Voice of Russia

Thailand floods death toll at more than 370: Voice of Russia: Twenty-eight out of seventy-six provinces have already been flooded in Thailand.

The death toll from the country`s worst floods in 50 years has exceeded 370 people.

Hundreds of banks are closed, with people rushing through shopping malls to buy enough food to keep them going until the water level decreases.

The danger of Bangkok getting heavily flooded still remains.

Floods Spread to Myanmar - Southeast Asia Real Time - WSJ

Floods Spread to Myanmar - Southeast Asia Real Time - WSJ: Add Myanmar to the list of Southeast Asian countries that are getting walloped by intense flooding.

Earlier this week, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) issued a report that flash floods in part of Myanmar have left 78 people dead or missing, with more than 35,000 people affected, 3,000 houses destroyed and a pressing need for food, shelter and other essentials.

Thailand flooding update October 26, 2011: All of Bangkok is vulnerable, says Bangkok governor -- Newley.com

Thailand flooding update October 26, 2011: All of Bangkok is vulnerable, says Bangkok governor -- Newley.com: Thailand flooding update October 26, 2011: All of Bangkok is vulnerable, says Bangkok governor

The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Thai floods displace Penn families

The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Thai floods displace Penn families: Members of PennThai have been fundraising for those affected by the floods for the past few weeks.

Chayapong Naviroj, a 2011 College graduate, and his family started a fundraising campaign for flood victims. His family owns a commercial department store in Thailand and is collaborating with the country’s Air Force to set up a foundation to help those in need.

Help for earthquake victims in Turkey - CNN.com

Help for earthquake victims in Turkey - CNN.com: By Monday, more than 2,300 emergency personnel were in the region. A crisis center was set up by the country's Health Ministry in the capital of Ankara.

International relief organizations are on the ground providing aid, and there are ways you can help.

Turkish Red Crescent is working to assist survivors and reach people trapped in the rubble.

Bangkok Post : Doubts about donations

Bangkok Post : Doubts about donations: At the peak of this year's flooding disaster, as if the floods were not heartbreaking enough, there were hundreds of cyber scams that caused widespread panic about two weeks ago. These sick lies were mixed with helpful facts in a whirlpool of information and together they spread through social media channels

Turkey Declines Aid Offer From Israel After Massive Earthquake Strikes East Turkey | Economy Watch

Turkey Declines Aid Offer From Israel After Massive Earthquake Strikes East Turkey | Economy Watch: he Turkish government has turned down an offer for “any aid they might need” from its former ally Israel, after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the eastern part of Turkey early Sunday afternoon – killing between 500 to 1000 people, with many more believed to be injured or missing.

Rescuers Hunt for Survivors after Deadly Turkey Quake - Inside Israel - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com

Rescuers Hunt for Survivors after Deadly Turkey Quake - Inside Israel - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com: Blessing and others already have relief on the way.

"It's a moving target right now," Operation Blessing International President Bill Horan said.

"We're desperate for information from the field," he said. "We've got a little bit and we're anxious to know about the extent of the damage - the magnitude of the disaster."

"In the meantime we're working with Humedica, which is a Christian NGO based in Germany that we work with around the world," Horan said.

Oklahoma Volunteers Attend Disaster Relief Training In Tulsa - News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports |

Oklahoma Volunteers Attend Disaster Relief Training In Tulsa - News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports |: The Davenport's are part of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma disaster relief training. The group teaches volunteers to help people in times of crisis. This particular session focused on feeding.

The ministry says preparing and serving hot meals is the backbone of the mission.

'Many dead' as powerful earthquake shakes eastern Turkey's Van province

'Many dead' as powerful earthquake shakes eastern Turkey's Van province

Burmese Migrants Fend for Themselves as Flooding Continues

Burmese Migrants Fend for Themselves as Flooding Continues

The Baptist Standard :: The Newsmagazine of Texas Baptists - One-third of Texas Baptist Men disaster relief workers are women

The Baptist Standard :: The Newsmagazine of Texas Baptists - One-third of Texas Baptist Men disaster relief workers are women: But in more recent years, women have become involved in every aspect of disaster relief, including laundry units, chainsaw crews and mud-out teams. Women constitute more than one-third of the trained TBM Disaster Relief volunteer workforce, and 15 percent of the on-site coordinators are female.

"The latest disaster relief unit to come on line had to have a woman's touch. It's called a box unit," Dixon added. The box unit delivers hard-sided boxes to disaster sites to help victims gather and safely store any treasured possessions they discover as they dig through the rubble of their destroyed homes or pack up keepsakes from a flooded home.

UK Charities Directory including Charity Financial data and Charity Adviser Directory

UK Charities Directory including Charity Financial data and Charity Adviser Directory: The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has today published a report on its investigation into fundraising appeals for humanitarian disaster relief by the radio station Sunrise Radio
The Commission’s investigation established that funds raised by the station in 2004 and 2005 had still not been spent five years later.

Following the tsunami in December 2004, Sunrise Radio made an on-air appeal requesting donations to help victims of the disaster. The station also made a further on-air appeal, together with its sister station Kismat Radio, in October 2005 in response to the earthquake in Pakistan.

IRIN Global | DISASTERS: A bigger role for Asia in humanitarian response | Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Indonesia | Iran | Kyrgyzstan | Cambodia | Kazakhstan | Laos | Sri Lanka | Myanmar | Nepal | Papua New Guinea | Philippines | Pakistan | Turkmenistan | Thailand | Tajikistan | Timor-Leste | Uzbekistan | Vietnam | Aid Policy | Natural Disasters

IRIN Global | DISASTERS: A bigger role for Asia in humanitarian response | Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Indonesia | Iran | Kyrgyzstan | Cambodia | Kazakhstan | Laos | Sri Lanka | Myanmar | Nepal | Papua New Guinea | Philippines | Pakistan | Turkmenistan | Thailand | Tajikistan | Timor-Leste | Uzbekistan | Vietnam | Aid Policy | Natural Disasters: SHANGHAI, 12 October 2011 (IRIN) - A top UN official says Asia can, and should, play a more prominent role in the humanitarian response to major natural and man-made disasters.

S'pore Red Cross donates to flood relief efforts - Channel NewsAsia

S'pore Red Cross donates to flood relief efforts - Channel NewsAsia: SINGAPORE: The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) will contribute S$200,000 as its first tranche of emergency relief to Thailand and Cambodia.

The donation came from generous donors to SRC's "South East Asia Flood Appeal".

SRC's director of operations, Mr Lim Theam Poh, and director of special duties Mr Benjamin William will present the monies to the Thailand and Cambodia Red Cross during their visit to Bangkok and Cambodia from October 12-13.

Mr Lim and Mr William will also meet the heads of disaster response, Dr Amant Barlee of Thailand Red Cross and Ms Pum Chantinie from the Cambodia Red Cross, to discuss further needs of those affected by the disasters.

On the streets of Bangkok, uncertain residents prepare for the worst - CNN.com: (CNN) -- Unlike many of Thailand's flood-ravaged zones in the central plains, Bangkok residents have been given the rare luxury of time -- a window of at least two days to prepare for what officials warn could be the worst flooding the city has seen in decades.

Red Cross Mounts Somalia Aid Push in Militant-Held Regions - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Red Cross Mounts Somalia Aid Push in Militant-Held Regions - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Red Cross Mounts Somalia Aid Push in Militant-Held Regions

October 6, 2011, 10:16 am

The International Red Cross has started a mammoth relief effort to get aid to a million people in famine-stricken areas of Somalia controlled by Islamist groups, the BBC says.

Government to match Africa aid donations - ABC Melbourne - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Government to match Africa aid donations - ABC Melbourne - Australian Broadcasting Corporation: "Already the Australian Government is making a difference as the third-largest donor to the crisis, but now we will double every dollar raised by agencies already working in the Horn of Africa, making the public's contributions go even further," he said.

"I call on all Australians, from individuals to businesses, to donate whatever they can spare during October and November to help us save more lives. The organisations involved all have a proven track record and are already helping those affected by the famine.

Flood aid donors shun 'bad brand' Pakistan - Weather - msnbc.com

Flood aid donors shun 'bad brand' Pakistan - Weather - msnbc.com: "Within the international community, there are negative perceptions of Pakistan and we believe they are impacting humanitarian fundraising efforts," said Joe Cropp, communications delegate for the Red Cross movement (IFRC) in Islamabad.

"While we are a neutral and impartial organization, we are not politically naive. We do engage with diplomats, we do engage with governments and we've learned this from them. As one diplomat said to us last year, 'Pakistan is a bad brand'."

Unknown Donor Contributes to Japanese Disaster Relief Efforts � VOA Breaking News

Unknown Donor Contributes to Japanese Disaster Relief Efforts � VOA Breaking News: A bag filled with over $130,000 in cash was deliberately left in a public toilet in Japan, with a note attached that it be used to help the victims of the March earthquake and tsunami.

Mighty Animal Rescue Team in India Battling Epic Flood | Care2 Causes

Mighty Animal Rescue Team in India Battling Epic Flood | Care2 Causes: BBC News reports that more than two million people in India have been affected by monstrous floods as torrential rains lash the Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states. In the coastal region of Orissa alone, 10 districts deluged by the monsoon are now drowning under the weight of three rivers. And while helicopters are dropping food for the humans, there is one mighty team working day and night to save the animals of flood-ravaged India.

Action for Protection of Wild Animals (APOWA) has been traveling by boat and by boot to the hardest hit areas in a desperate attempt to relieve the suffering of the animals there. The team, which includes veterinarians and volunteers, has been providing emergency food, veterinary treatment and repair of damaged animal shelters. They’re distributing hundreds of bags of food for cattle, goats and dogs.

Heifer Blog | The Official Blog of Heifer International: Heifer in Haiti: Show Me the Story

Heifer Blog | The Official Blog of Heifer International: Heifer in Haiti: Show Me the Story: Editor's Note: Writer Katya Cengel and Photographer Geoff Oliver Bugbee traveled to Heifer projects in Haiti Sept. 11-18 for Heifer's World Ark magazine. Below, Katya's account illustrates how difficult it is for Haitians as well as employees of organizations working there to get to remote locations. Frequent natural disasters, environmentally denuded hillsides and lack of infrastructure make the work in Haiti that much more challenging. Click here for all of their blog posts from the trip as well as news from the Clinton Global Initiative conference in New York this week.

Eight-year-old raises over $500 for Haiti - Beausejour Review - Manitoba, CA

Eight-year-old raises over $500 for Haiti - Beausejour Review - Manitoba, CA: The big yellow sign "bake sale – Open Doorways Orphanage – Haiti" whipped around in the cool summer wind outside Oakbank's Marketplace store.

BBC News - Student's 'unimaginable' experience as ShelterBox volunteer

BBC News - Student's 'unimaginable' experience as ShelterBox volunteer: Alice Jefferson, 22, from Carnon Downs, Truro, worked alongside the ShelterBox team for two weeks helping refugees as they moved into the Dadaab camp in Kenya.

The Helston-based charity specialises in emergency shelter for families affected by disasters.

NY parks, historic sites recovering from Irene - WSJ.com

NY parks, historic sites recovering from Irene - WSJ.com: Total damage to the parks system from flooding caused by Irene in late August is about $15 million, but a final tab won't be known for weeks or possibly months, according to Dan Keefe, spokesman for the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

"The priority was to clean up and get things open as quickly as possible," he said.

Senate approves $7B disaster aid plan – USATODAY.com

Senate approves $7B disaster aid plan – USATODAY.com: The chamber advanced the legislation by a 62-37 vote to defeat a Republican filibuster. Ten Republicans joined with every Democrat to adopt the measure, which includes $500 million in immediate, emergency funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make sure FEMA won't have to cut off help for victims of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee at the end of the month.

LSU students establish Genesis Nonprofit | The News Star | thenewsstar.com

LSU students establish Genesis Nonprofit | The News Star | thenewsstar.com: Louisiana State University students Garrett Collins, Russell Collins and David Jones are working on getting more than just a degree. They are also aiming to make history through philanthropy.

East Africa famine draws $35.8 million in Canadian donations : FundRaising Success

East Africa famine draws $35.8 million in Canadian donations : FundRaising Success

Encino School Reaches Out to Students in Quake-Torn Haiti - Encino, CA Patch

Encino School Reaches Out to Students in Quake-Torn Haiti - Encino, CA Patch: Last year, Westmark students collected 200 bags of school supplies for their counterparts in Haiti. Now they're developing a pen-pal program to strengthen cultural ties.

In Congress, Storm Relief Is Grist for Dispute - NYTimes.com

In Congress, Storm Relief Is Grist for Dispute - NYTimes.com: WASHINGTON — Disaster relief proposals touched off a political storm on Capitol Hill on Wednesday as Senate Democrats moved to provide immediate assistance to victims of Hurricane Irene without cutting other programs to offset the cost.

Facebook App 9/11 Memorial Lets You Dedicate Status Updates to Victims

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Facebook, in collaboration with The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, will ask members to update their profile photos or dedicate their statuses in remembrance of the victims who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

Obama Requests $5.2B More for Disaster Relief - Politics - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com

Obama Requests $5.2B More for Disaster Relief - Politics - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com: The White House is asking Congress for an additional $5.2 billion for disaster relief.

The amount would only cover natural disasters prior to Hurricane Irene, for which damages are expected to cost at least $2 billion.

Hurricane Cost Seen as Ranking Among Top Ten - NYTimes.com

Hurricane Cost Seen as Ranking Among Top Ten - NYTimes.com: Hurricane Irene will most likely prove to be one of the 10 costliest catastrophes in the nation’s history, and analysts said that much of the damage might not be covered by insurance because it was caused not by winds but by flooding, which is excluded from many standard policies.

Shore Line Trolley Museum Damaged by Irene Floods - East Haven, CT Patch

Shore Line Trolley Museum Damaged by Irene Floods - East Haven, CT Patch: ronically, the museum’s board of trustees had just inaugurated an “Elevating the Collection” fundraising campaign in March aimed at building elevated housing for the collection to protect it against even the most devastating hurricane.

Red Cross has set up disaster relief operation in Southbridge, MA

Red Cross has set up disaster relief operation in Southbridge, MA: (NECN: Katie Daly, Southbridge, MA) – In Southbridge, the Red Cross has set up its disaster relief operation for all six New England states in response to tropical storm Irene.

Baptist Press - 11 Irene-affected states to see Baptist disaster relief units - News with a Christian Perspective

Baptist Press - 11 Irene-affected states to see Baptist disaster relief units - News with a Christian Perspective: ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) -- In the wake of Hurricane Irene -- which has now claimed 40 lives -- Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) leaders and volunteers are mobilizing for an 11-state disaster response.

Disaster Relief Economics - NYTimes.com

Disaster Relief Economics - NYTimes.com: What the government should do, in this case, is set all the marginals equal: the marginal benefit of an additional dollar spent on bombs, dental work, national parks, soup kitchens, etc, should all be equal, and this common marginal benefit should equal the marginal cost of raising an additional dollar of revenue.

Now suppose a disaster strikes. What this does is raise the marginal benefit of spending on disaster relief. The appropriate response is to move all the marginals to get them in line: spend less on everything else, and also raise more in taxes. So even there it shouldn’t be all offsetting spending cuts.

Clinton, Bush fund gives $1.4M to Haiti projects

Clinton, Bush fund gives $1.4M to Haiti projects: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — An organization set up by former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush is providing an additional $1.4 million to the effort to help Haiti rebuild from the January 2010 earthquake.

Disaster relief —�Southwest Virginia charities step up � Editorials � Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield, WV

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Disaster relief —�Southwest Virginia charities step up � Editorials � Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield, WV: However, the violent April storms are still fresh on the minds of the Southwest Virginia victims, many of whom are still upset over the Obama Administration’s refusal to grant Gov. Bob McDonnell’s request for a federal disaster declaration for the area. That’s why it was good to learn last week that an additional $1.1 million in pledges and donations have been raised for the tornado victims by area charities, corporations, organizations and concerned citizens.

Cellphone Networks Stood Up Well to Hurricane Irene - NYTimes.com

Cellphone Networks Stood Up Well to Hurricane Irene - NYTimes.com: Wireless phone networks held up well against Hurricane Irene despite widespread losses of power.

Many people who lost electricity were able to communicate using e-mail and social networks, thanks to battery-powered mobile devices.

Hurricane Irene forces FEMA to divert scarce disaster aid intended for Joplin to East Coast - The Washington Post: ST. LOUIS — Some federal money pledged to tornado-ravaged Joplin and other disaster sites is being diverted to help victims of Hurricane Irene.

Bob Josephson of the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Monday that FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund is running low. He says individual aid to victims of the May 22 tornado that destroyed about one-third of Joplin will continue, but money for long-term public repair and rebuilding projects will be used for immediate disaster relief on the East Coast.

Hurricane Irene Survivors Could Find Shelter In LifeCube | Care2 Causes

Hurricane Irene Survivors Could Find Shelter In LifeCube | Care2 Causes: Storms like the one currently bearing down on the U.S. East Coast are exactly why life-long builder/inventor, Michael Conner decided to put his talents to work designing a rugged, reliable shelter that can be erected with minimal effort or preparation.

What Conner came up with is LifeCube: a structure that combines the the cost/logistical advantages of the standard canvas tent and the utility of a trailer, with the speed and expandability of breakthrough inflatable technology. LifeCube is the only 144 square foot shelter that can be deployed by 2 people within 5 minutes.

American Red Cross Shelters 13,000 People Hit By Hurricane Irene (VIDEO)

American Red Cross Shelters 13,000 People Hit By Hurricane Irene (VIDEO): The American Red Cross continues to offer its relief efforts to the estimated 65 million people affected by Hurricane Irene. Saturday alone, 13,000 people stayed in shelters the organization assembled, the “Today” show reports.

Hurricane Irene: Aftermath, Day 1 : The Humane Society of the United States

Hurricane Irene: Aftermath, Day 1 : The Humane Society of the United States

Irene Hits New England as South Recovers - NYTimes.com

Irene Hits New England as South Recovers - NYTimes.com: Having cut a path of destruction from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to the eastern tip of Long Island that killed at least 10 people in six states and caused an unprecedented shutdown of the transit systems in Washington, Philadelphia and New York, a weakened but still ferocious Hurricane Irene, now downgraded to a tropical storm, set its sights on a battened-down New England late Sunday morning

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Donate to 5 Causes Providing Irene Relief | Inspiring Generosity

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Donate to 5 Causes Providing Irene Relief | Inspiring Generosity: To help those affected by the storm, Razoo has set up a dedicated Irene Relief giving page. Please consider giving to one of these national charities that provide support services in times of disaster;
• Red Cross
• Salvation Army
• Catholic Charities
• Habitat for Humanity
• Humane Society

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Salvation Army Teams Serve Irene First Responders : The Salvation Army Richmond

Salvation Army Teams Serve Irene First Responders : The Salvation Army Richmond: As Hurricane Irene heads for the eastern seaboard, The Salvation Army is moving personnel and vehicles into strategic staging locations in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. From these locations The Salvation Army will dispatch mobile feeding units to provide food, drinks and spiritual and emotional care to emergency responders and those affected by the storm. Disaster response teams are already on the ground from Florida to Maine, serving first responders, assisting the evacuation of low lying areas, feeding at shelters and providing a broad range of support before Hurricane Irene makes landfall.

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Obama: Getting through Irene will be 'tough slog' | cleveland.com

Obama: Getting through Irene will be 'tough slog' | cleveland.com: WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama offered moral support Saturday to federal emergency management workers hunkered down for Hurricane Irene's weekend march up the East Coast and 14,000 active-duty and National Guard troops were put on standby for post-storm relief work.

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Tax Relief for Victims of March 11 Floods in South Dakota

Tax Relief for Victims of March 11 Floods in South Dakota

Why charity should use an investing model - Thomas Kostigen's Impact Investor - MarketWatch

Why charity should use an investing model - Thomas Kostigen's Impact Investor - MarketWatch: ANTA MONICA, Calif. (MarketWatch) — The charity model used to do good in the world fails. Instead, a new model based on investing needs to be embraced if goals are to be met, missions completed, people saved.

As the famine crisis looms in the Horn of Africa, natural disasters strike around the planet, and more people are pushed into harm’s way, it’s time to rethink the way we conduct charitable giving.

Long-term stakeholders with vested interests in see

Text Messages Aren't Enough When Natural Disasters Strike | Fast Company

Text Messages Aren't Enough When Natural Disasters Strike | Fast Company: he American Red Cross has released a new survey that claims Americans are increasingly relying on the Internet and social media for disaster information. According to the Red Cross, 18% of Americans regularly rely on Facebook to obtain disaster information. The survey also claims that the Internet is the third most used medium to find out information about disasters--radio and television are more frequently used.

Va establishes permanent disaster relief fund, made of state, private and corporate donations - The Washington Post

Va establishes permanent disaster relief fund, made of state, private and corporate donations - The Washington Post: Gov. Bob McDonnell said Wednesday that the Virginia Disaster Relief Fund will be made a permanent part of the state’s disaster relief tools. Officials say it will serve as a “fund of last resort” if other state, federal and private aid is unavailable.

Biden pledges support amid Japan's devastation

Biden pledges support amid Japan's devastation: In a speech at the airport in Sendai, the nearest large city to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, Biden described Japan as the "anchor" of U.S. interests in Asia and expressed awe at the "legendary industriousness" of its rebuilding effort. But he also met with Prime Minister Naoto Kan, who according to reports in Tokyo apologized for "Japan's political situation" - a state of affairs that will become even more uncertain next week when Kan resigns.

American Red Cross Contributions to Japan's Tsunami Recovery Reach $260 Million -- WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

American Red Cross Contributions to Japan's Tsunami Recovery Reach $260 Million -- WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --: WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross today contributed an additional $15 million to the Japanese Red Cross, bringing its investments in the country's disaster recovery to nearly $260 million.

UM architecture students help plan rebuilding of Port-au-Prince - Coral Gables - MiamiHerald.com

UM architecture students help plan rebuilding of Port-au-Prince - Coral Gables - MiamiHerald.com: "Last year, the Haitian government turned to The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment, established by Britain’s Prince Charles in 1986, to develop a plan to rebuild the historic center of Port-au-Prince. In turn, the foundation hired the Coral Gables-based architecture firm of Duany Plater-Zyberk to work with it.

After a series of meetings, known as a charettes, in Port-au-Prince, the two groups crafted a master plan with input from developers, Haitian government officials and residents."

Clinton launches business loan program in Haiti - Taiwan News Online

Clinton launches business loan program in Haiti - Taiwan News Online: "Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is back in Haiti to launch a new business loan program.

The former president says the first loan in the $20 million program is going to a company that produces crafts for export. Clinton says the $415,000 loan to Caribbean Crafts will allow the company to replace a workshop that was destroyed in the January 2010 earthquake and add employees."

Words and pictures raise thousands - Local News - News - General - Braidwood Times

Words and pictures raise thousands - Local News - News - General - Braidwood Times: "Published by Scholastica, ‘Flood’ has already raised over $110,000 for The Premier’s Flood Disaster Relief Appeal. Funds raised by the book will go to replenish flood-affected Queensland school libraries and Scholastic Australia has also given a complimentary copy of the book to every Australian primary school library.

At the launch Flood was read to 50 primary school students aged 8 to 12, all of whom were affected by the floods. The launch was also accompanied by an exhibition of the artwork by Bruce Whatley."

Glen Pearson: We Need Aid Effectiveness to Beat Donation Frustration

Glen Pearson: We Need Aid Effectiveness to Beat Donation Frustration: "For Canadians, the time has perhaps arrived for a new model of effective disaster emergency relief and the part citizens and their government can play within it. Due to climate change, the number of natural disasters is growing steadily, as perhaps best shown in this chart in the Global Humanitarian Assistance Report 2009. The 2005 tsunami, the Haitian and Chinese earthquakes, Burmese and Pakistani flooding -- these have all appeared in just the last few years and don't take into account the more regional disasters occurring in various parts across the globe."

South African Charity Galvanizes African Response to Famine | Africa | English

South African Charity Galvanizes African Response to Famine | Africa | English: "The South African charity Gift of the Givers has spearheaded the African response to the famine in Somalia. The organization is calling on African countries to do more for the Somali people."

Nonprofits convene for post-Katrina look forward - Biloxi - SunHerald.com

Nonprofits convene for post-Katrina look forward - Biloxi - SunHerald.com: "GULFPORT -- The Foundation For the Mid-South, which invested $6.5 million in South Mississippi nonprofits in the first five years after Hurricane Katrina, brought together agency members Thursday morning to talk about future community needs.

“We’re not there yet,” said Chris Crothers, the foundation’s communications director. “Six years is a long time, but we’re not there. It’s at least a decade in the making.”"

Golf tournament to help raise money for disaster trailers - WAFF.com: North Alabama News, Radar, Weather, Sports and Jobs-

Golf tournament to help raise money for disaster trailers - WAFF.com: North Alabama News, Radar, Weather, Sports and Jobs-: "MADISON COUNTY, AL (WAFF) -

North Alabama leaders are making sure we are prepared in the event of another disaster.

Leaders purchased more resources, including first response haulers.

'This is not the first disaster we've seen. It won't be the last one,' said Dale Strong, Madison County Commissioner.

April 27th, more than 350 houses were damaged or destroyed by tornados that hit Madison County.

Emergency crews relied on disaster trailers equipped with backup generators due to no power.

'We found these disaster trailers benefited greatly the people of this county,' said Strong."

MSMO: Repaying the love through disaster relief - Florida Baptist Witness

MSMO: Repaying the love through disaster relief - Florida Baptist Witness: "Within days of the tornado’s fury, Florida Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers arrived, ready to lend their hearts and hands to those in unfathomable need.

Knowing that Richard’s house would be condemned, several male volunteers began their chainsaw work on downed trees while a four-woman team began to pick their way through the rubble, searching for anything that could be salvaged."

USAID FRONTLINES: Mapping Out Disaster, Relief, and Recovery

USAID FRONTLINES: Mapping Out Disaster, Relief, and Recovery: "Looking for a more creative way to tell the stories of relief, recovery, and development, USAID—and in particular, the parts of the Agency that work in political transition and disaster response environments—have turned to such mapmakers and developed Geographic Information Units (GIU), expert teams of geospatial data analysts."

Ottawa to match donations to Horn of Africa famine - thestar.com

Ottawa to match donations to Horn of Africa famine - thestar.com: "OTTAWA—The federal government has committed $50 million in emergency aid for people suffering from famine in East Africa and will match donations from Canadians.

“Canadians have a history of generosity and willingness to help those in need, and our government has a strong record of support for Africa,” International Co-operation Minister Bev Oda said in a news release issued as she visited the Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya on Friday."

Missouri Sues Two Groups Over Tornado Fund Raising - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Missouri Sues Two Groups Over Tornado Fund Raising - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Missouri Sues Two Groups Over Tornado Fund Raising

July 22, 2011, 10:32 am

Missouri’s attorney general went to court Thursday to halt alleged scam solicitations by two entities claiming to raise money for victims of May’s devastating tornado, The Joplin Globe reports."

CU Disaster Relief Aid Tops $300,000

CU Disaster Relief Aid Tops $300,000: "For its part, CUNA said this week the latest total for disaster relief through the online CUAid program, managed by the National Credit Union Foundation, has reached $240,000, including $104,000 for the Joplin, Mo., tornado in May, $117,000 for the Alabama/Deep South twisters in April and $20,000 for the recent North Dakota flooding."

Somalia famine: Brits give �24m to victims after worst drought in 60 years | Mail Online

Somalia famine: Brits give �24m to victims after worst drought in 60 years | Mail Online: "Britons have donated �24million to African famine victims while European governments are condemned for not doing enough.

As the United Nations declared a famine in two areas of southern Somalia, Oxfam accused France, Italy and Denmark of failing to give enough money.

But the charity praised individual British donors, who gave �4million in a 24-hour period ending last night, adding to �20million already given."

Marshall Democrat-News: Local News: Out of rubble volunteers find encouragement in Joplin (07/20/11)

Marshall Democrat-News: Local News: Out of rubble volunteers find encouragement in Joplin (07/20/11): "The perception of hope overwhelmed her even more than the lumber and insulation that covered neighborhood lots in Joplin.

Heather Troth, American Humanics members and a group of Missouri Valley undergrads spent five days helping residents sift through debris. But the selflessness Joplin residents exuded seemed much more valuable than the lost photographs and clothing they'd collected over lifetimes."

Humanitarian spending bucks financial crisis: report | Reuters

Humanitarian spending bucks financial crisis: report | Reuters: "LONDON (AlertNet) - Global spending on humanitarian aid hit a record $16.7 billion in 2010 despite the financial crisis, but devastating disasters and rising delivery costs meant almost 40 percent of needs still went unmet, new data showed on Wednesday."

Japan Society, New York - Earthquake

Japan Society, New York - Earthquake: "Every day the world learns more about the extent of the damage and devastation in Japan,” said Motoatsu Sakurai, President of Japan Society. “We will make announcements about where additional funds will be allocated in the future as we gauge longer term needs.”

For additional information, please see our Frequently Asked Questions."

Japan: Responding Creatively To Crisis - OpEd

Japan: Responding Creatively To Crisis - OpEd: "I personally know of many individuals who have nobly dedicated themselves to helping others and working toward the recovery of their communities, freely sharing what meager resources they had and pouring their energy into assisting others, often despite having lost their own loved ones, homes, and livelihoods.

One can only be moved to admiration by the sparkling core of humanity that shines through at such times of crisis."

Newsroom Article Detail - Sage Nonprofit Accounting, Fundraising Management Software - Sage Nonprofit Solutions

Newsroom Article Detail - Sage Nonprofit Accounting, Fundraising Management Software - Sage Nonprofit Solutions: "The Caterpillar Foundation and the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund made headlines recently after donating $3 million to the Pan American Development Foundation to help fix homes in Haiti."

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massnonprofit.org ::: "Grants Available for Nonprofits Helping in Tornadoes’ Aftermath

July 18, 2011 — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts announced that it is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations assisting Hampden County residents affected by the June 1 tornadoes, as well as from nonprofits directly impacted by the tornadoes."

Relief For Tornado Relief Groups - WGGB abc40/FOX 6: News, Weather, Sports: Springfield, MA

Relief For Tornado Relief Groups - WGGB abc40/FOX 6: News, Weather, Sports: Springfield, MA: "SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Many organizations answered the call to help people hit by the June 1 tornado, in some cases stretching their resources dangerously thin. Now, there is help for these helping hands.

'Right after the tornado hit, we decided we had to serve as an opportunity for donors to come together so they could collectively pool funds,' said Nancy Reiche, Vice President for Programs at the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. 'And we could do something that could be a coordinated response to help as many organizations that were helping people.'"

Relief For Tornado Relief Groups - WGGB abc40/FOX 6: News, Weather, Sports: Springfield, MA

Relief For Tornado Relief Groups - WGGB abc40/FOX 6: News, Weather, Sports: Springfield, MA: "SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Many organizations answered the call to help people hit by the June 1 tornado, in some cases stretching their resources dangerously thin. Now, there is help for these helping hands.

'Right after the tornado hit, we decided we had to serve as an opportunity for donors to come together so they could collectively pool funds,' said Nancy Reiche, Vice President for Programs at the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. 'And we could do something that could be a coordinated response to help as many organizations that were helping people.'"

UNITAR/UNOSAT and Google aim to provide map data for improved disaster and humanitarian response - Directions Magazine

UNITAR/UNOSAT and Google aim to provide map data for improved disaster and humanitarian response - Directions Magazine: "fter years of successful collaboration, UNITAR/UNOSAT (the operational satellite applications programme of UNITAR) and Google have strengthened their collaboration by signing an agreement that will give the crisis response and humanitarian community increased access to Google Map Maker source data for use in their disaster response and humanitarian activities, in more than 150 countries around the world.*"

7-Eleven Raises $40 Million for Japan Disaster Relief | NACS Online > News & Media Center > News

7-Eleven Raises $40 Million for Japan Disaster Relief | NACS Online > News & Media Center > News: "DALLAS – The 7-Eleven Inc. global convenience retailing organization raised more than $40 million in donations as of June 30 to assist victims devastated by the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami in Japan."

Japan's Red Cross Gets Donations From Vending Machines - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Japan's Red Cross Gets Donations From Vending Machines - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "f only charitable giving was as easy as buying a Coke at a vending machine. Well, now it is—at least in Japan.

A Coca-Cola bottling company in Japan and the country’s Red Cross have joined together to enable people to make donations by putting money into a vending machine, which in Japan is a popular way to buy items like mobile phones and food."

SGGP English Edition- First ASEAN disaster relief exercise ends

SGGP English Edition- First ASEAN disaster relief exercise ends: "First ASEAN disaster relief exercise ends
The first ASEAN humanitarian and disaster relief exercise, in Indonesia ’s West Java , ended on July 15, local media reported.

The three-day exercise, co-hosted by the Singaporean and Indonesian armed forces, was attended by more than 100 military personnel ASEAN member countries."

infoZine - SBA May Help Churches, Nonprofits, Associations - Kansas City, Missouri News

infoZine - SBA May Help Churches, Nonprofits, Associations - Kansas City, Missouri News: "The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Individuals and Households program provides disaster assistance grants to individuals, while FEMA's Public Assistance program reimburses local and state government agencies and certain private nonprofit organizations performing government type services for repairs to eligible disaster-damaged infrastructure.

The best option for most churches, nonprofit organizations and homeowner associations to rebuild may be through low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)."

Japan OKs more disaster relief money | euronews, economy

Japan OKs more disaster relief money | euronews, economy: "Japan’s cabinet has approved an additional 17.4 billion euros for disaster relief following the March earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster."

Non-profit organisations in Japan: Charity at home | The Economist

Non-profit organisations in Japan: Charity at home | The Economist: "The disaster brought about a surge of volunteerism in Japan, as did the Kobe earthquake in 1995. Around 480,000 volunteers from non-profit organisations (NPOs as they are known) streamed into the Tohoku region. Yet the figure might have been higher had the government not advised people to keep away and made life hard for those relief organisations that showed up anyway.

Japan has long been uneasy about non-profit organisations. It lacks a tradition of private philanthropy. Support for the needy is often expected to come from the family. Officials tend to regard NPOs as meddlesome amateurs."

Internship program offers disaster relief | The Crimson White

Internship program offers disaster relief | The Crimson White: "More than 70 students are participating in the Disaster Relief Internship Program throughout the summer at various relief agencies like Temporary Emergency Services, Project Team-Up, Project Blessings and the City of Tuscaloosa Planning and Development Offices.

The local organizations utilizing the interns do not normally hire interns, so this summer’s opportunities are exceptional, Program Coordinator William McCracken said."

The Church and Disaster Relief: Shelter from the Stormy Blast | Acton Institute

The Church and Disaster Relief: Shelter from the Stormy Blast | Acton Institute: "With government assistance often bureaucratic and slow to respond, Christian charity and church organizations are a vital source of relief and comfort. 'Pastors usually know their community better than government officials . . . While the government talks about systems and infrastructure problems, faith-based organizations are able to provide immediate assistance thanks to established relationships with churches on the ground,' said Franklin Graham, CEO and president of Samaritan's Purse."

WAMC: Volunteers Assess Tornado Damage To Historic Properties (2011-07-05)

WAMC: Volunteers Assess Tornado Damage To Historic Properties (2011-07-05): "The Springfield Preservation Trust and Preservation Massachusetts have collaborated to try to assess what the devastating tornadoes did to Springfield's historic treasures. Volunteers armed with spread sheets that list the addresses of historic districts are going up and down streets in the hard hit Maple High, Six Corners and South End neighborhoods doing what's called a sidewalk assessment..
That's Carol de Carlo, one of the volunteers with the Springfield Preservation Trust. On a recent afternoon she was noting for the record the appearance of century old Victorian mansions that sit on the former campus of the McDuffie School high up a hill overlooking downtown Springfield and the Connecticut River."

Editorial: Western Massachusetts can be proud of tornado response | masslive.com

Editorial: Western Massachusetts can be proud of tornado response | masslive.com: "Last Wednesday, the MassMutual Center shelter – staffed by the American Red Cross of Pioneer Valley – closed its doors after 30 days of ministering to the needs of hundreds of families who lost their homes after the June 1 tornado. On Friday, a shelter operating out of the Eastern States Exposition, was also winding down its post-tornado operations. More than 1,000 victims were registered at the shelters in Springfield and West Springfield."

Red Cross closes Joplin shelter for tornado survivors - Neosho, MO - Neosho Daily News

Red Cross closes Joplin shelter for tornado survivors - Neosho, MO - Neosho Daily News: "Joplin, Mo. —

The American Red Cross closed its disaster relief shelter Friday.

Red Cross officials said the agency is transitioning its efforts from immediate disaster relief efforts to long-term recovery. The closure comes about five weeks after a tornado on May 22 devastated about 30 percent of the community. Officials said while a number of people have stayed at the shelter initially, those numbers have dwindled as people found suitable accommodations. The last few people staying at the shelter have left, officials said."

Crisis Mapping Helps with Disaster Relief | Science and Technology | English

Crisis Mapping Helps with Disaster Relief | Science and Technology | English: "After devastating natural disasters, mobile phone networks, satellites and other computer software are often used to help to pinpoint where help is needed the most. They are crucial for the creation of crisis maps."

ESPN's John Anderson extends philanthropy to Joplin schools | Campus Corner

ESPN's John Anderson extends philanthropy to Joplin schools | Campus Corner: "ESPN’s John Anderson, a 1987 Mizzou School of Journalism graduate who is already the founder of the Anderson Family Charitable foundation that benefits The Food Bank of central and northeast Missouri and the Columbia public schools, is extending the reach of that philanthropy to include the tornado relief effort in Joplin."

Former President Clinton announces help for tornado-ravaged Joplin during Chicago jobs summit - The Washington Post

Former President Clinton announces help for tornado-ravaged Joplin during Chicago jobs summit - The Washington Post: "CHICAGO — Former President Bill Clinton had some good jobs news Wednesday for Joplin, as the southwest Missouri city works to recover from a devastating tornado.

During a Clinton Global Initiative conference in Chicago, the Democrat announced that the Macon, Mo.-based outsourcing firm Onshore Technology Services plans to create 1,000 jobs in rural Missouri over the next five years with a focus on Joplin. The company trains people, including those who are underemployed or have lost manufacturing jobs, for new careers in information technology."

Mass. tornado claims rises to $175 million - Boston.com

Mass. tornado claims rises to $175 million - Boston.com: "BOSTON—The financial toll from tornadoes that ravaged Springfield and several smaller Massachusetts communities has risen to an estimated $175 million.



The state's Division of Insurance estimated Wednesday that residents and businesses have filed 9,500 insurance claims for damage caused by the June 1 tornadoes, making it the state's costliest natural disaster in recent memory."

UK aid agencies raised �71m for Pakistan flood relief | Mark Tran | Global development | guardian.co.uk

UK aid agencies raised �71m for Pakistan flood relief | Mark Tran | Global development | guardian.co.uk: "UK aid agencies raised �71m in their Pakistan floods appeal last year, the third highest amount raised for a humanitarian disaster, according to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), the umbrella organisation of British humanitarian groups."

Kingston design students address disaster relief | London | Creative Boom Magazine

Kingston design students address disaster relief | London | Creative Boom Magazine: "The spate of natural catastrophes that has dominated the headlines so far this year has prompted Kingston University students to come up with creative new ways to assist both victims and aid workers in disaster zones."