IRIN Asia | Nepal quake fund move is PR fiasco* | Nepal | Aid Policy | Governance | Natural Disasters

IRIN Asia | Nepal quake fund move is PR fiasco* | Nepal | Aid Policy | Governance | Natural Disasters: "NAIROBI, 5 May 2015 (IRIN) - The Nepalese government’s decision to route earthquake donations through the bank account of the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund has been a public relations disaster, introducing suspicions about the politicisation of aid even if there is no evidence of foul play."



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Nepal earthquake: how one US aircraft could make a big difference (+video) - CSMonitor.com

Nepal earthquake: how one US aircraft could make a big difference (+video) - CSMonitor.com: "The US on Sunday sent four coveted Ospreys to Nepal to help deliver materials for shelter. About 8 million Nepalese have been left either homeless or with severely damaged shelter, according to the UN."



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South Florida Jewish Federations set up relief efforts to assist in Nepal - Sun Sentinel

South Florida Jewish Federations set up relief efforts to assist in Nepal - Sun Sentinel: "Jewish humanitarian and governmental organizations are doing more than their fare share of helping relief efforts for the crisis.

The 260-member Israeli government mission to Nepal includes an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) field hospital, a trained rescue team, and a security team — with the main objectives of assisting the Nepalese people and evacuating Israeli citizens who are stranded in the country.


The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) — which has provided relief to dozens of natural disaster zones over the last century — said it is partnering with the IDF field hospital in Katmandu (Nepal's capital and largest city) by providing equipment."



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Nepal’s Earthquake and International Aid | The Diplomat

Nepal’s Earthquake and International Aid | The Diplomat: "The swift international response in the aftermath of the earthquake in Nepal testifies to the spirit of global solidarity. Within hours of the earthquake striking this landlocked Himalayan nation on April 25, which along with a series of aftershocks has claimed more than 7,300 lives and injured thousands more, several countries had ferried in aid workers and relief supplies. They rushed in experts to assist in search and rescue operations and supply medicines, meals, blankets and tents."



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Radio Amateurs Assist Nepal Earthquake Relief

Radio Amateurs Assist Nepal Earthquake Relief: "he country’s government reportedly is trying to speed approval for international radio amateurs to transmit legally. Otherwise, only those working with official government rescue teams are authorized. On Monday the Computer Association of Nepal-USA called on the Nepal government to release amateur radio equipment that is currently being held in customs."



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The Internet Mapmakers Helping Nepal - The Atlantic

The Internet Mapmakers Helping Nepal - The Atlantic: "But this activation, in Nepal—many volunteers have said it is the team’s best ever.

They say they have had access to more and better imagery, earlier in the crisis, than they ever did before. And they say, too, there are simply more people volunteering."



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The Smart Way to Help Nepal

The Smart Way to Help Nepal: "We can only hope that larger disaster-relief organizations learned lessons to avoid some of the well-intentioned fumbles made in Haiti, like failing to work closely enough with local people and organizations. In Haiti, there was such an overwhelming influx of foreign aid workers and funds that Kathie Klarreich and Linda Polman of The Nation called it "The NGO Republic of Haiti" (NGO stands for non-governmental organization). You may remember the controversy over the Red Cross' and other aid organizations' slow recovery efforts after they had gathered well over $1 billion."



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Japan focusing on relief efforts around Kathmandu to help Nepal quake victims - Channel NewsAsia

Japan focusing on relief efforts around Kathmandu to help Nepal quake victims - Channel NewsAsia: "KATHMANDU: Japanese medical personnel provided more assistance to survivors of the Nepal earthquake on Sunday (May 3), for those who continue to live in tents at a refuge camp in central Kathmandu.

The Japan Disaster Relief Team from Tokyo, comprising 35 medical experts, was deployed to Nepal on Apr 29. It is focusing its energy on relief efforts around the capital, including the Thundikhlel camp, which at its peak temporarily housed about 11,000 people."



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Nepal earthquake: Gurkha Kitchen chef raffles 'dream bike' for remote village | Nottingham Post

Nepal earthquake: Gurkha Kitchen chef raffles 'dream bike' for remote village | Nottingham Post: "The head chef and owner of popular Bilborough Nepalese restaurant Gurkha Kitchen is raffling off his "dream bike" to help victims of the earthquake that shattered his country.

Andeep Charty is hoping to raise £10,000 by giving his red Dukati 749 motorbike – which he only bought five months ago – to the lucky winner."



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Herald Editorial: Give wisely in time of disaster

Herald Editorial: Give wisely in time of disaster: "When the earthquake struck Nepal last week it disrupted the lives of more than 6 million people living within 60 miles of the epicenter near Kathmandu.

According to the American Red Cross, the earthquake also affected surrounding countries, resulting in deaths and damages in parts of Bangladesh, China and India. The UN reports that more than 1.4 million people are in need of food assistance."



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WFP Executive Director Ends Nepal Visit, Calls For Urgently-Needed Relief Funds | WFP | United Nations World Food Programme - Fighting Hunger Worldwide

WFP Executive Director Ends Nepal Visit, Calls For Urgently-Needed Relief Funds | WFP | United Nations World Food Programme - Fighting Hunger Worldwide: "KATHMANDU – The Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Ertharin Cousin, has concluded her visit to earthquake-affected regions of Nepal where she saw first-hand the achievements, and challenges, of the complex relief operation."



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How 'Crisis Mapping' Is Shaping Disaster Relief in Nepal

How 'Crisis Mapping' Is Shaping Disaster Relief in Nepal: "Answering those questions is the goal of crisis mapping, which has become an important assist to first responders in Nepal as they try to untangle logistics and respond to needs for medical care, shelter, and food and water since calamity struck last Saturday."



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FedEx Response to Nepal Earthquake

FedEx Response to Nepal Earthquake: "pril 29, 2015

Mobile medical help
To speed medical treatment and help to victims of the quake in Nepal, FedEx is sponsoring Heart to Heart International’s mobile medical clinic. It’s scheduled to arrive in Nepal tomorrow (Friday, May 1) along with HHI’s first medical team. A second team  is on standby."



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Our Short Attention Span on the Nepal Earthquake and Other Foreign Disasters - NYTimes.com

Our Short Attention Span on the Nepal Earthquake and Other Foreign Disasters - NYTimes.com: "The extent of American aid may be limited, however, by our collective attention span. In the days since the quake, the riots in Baltimore after a man died from injuries suffered while in police custody came to dominate the news cycle. Reporting on events there has pushed news about the earthquake off the front page and attracted extensive cable news coverage. What coverage remains of the aftermath has tended to focus on the fate of a small number of Western climbers on Mount Everest rather than the larger humanitarian crisis."



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Mount Everest Base Camp: Take a Look at Avalanche Devastation - NBC News.com

Mount Everest Base Camp: Take a Look at Avalanche Devastation - NBC News.com: "NBC News flew over the devastation in a rescue helicopter on Wednesday and visited base camp. Officials told NBC News they believe there are no more climbers trapped higher up the peak. But four days after the avalanche, base camp was still reeling from the tragedy that befell it."



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Donor-Advised Funds Drive Millions to Nepal Relief | IAG Breaking News

Donor-Advised Funds Drive Millions to Nepal Relief | IAG Breaking News: "lients at Fidelity Charitable, an independent public charity with a donor-advised fund program, had pooled their efforts to recommend 1,822 grants, totaling $2 million in combined relief, as of Wednesday morning, the firm says."



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Lessons Learned from Recent Terrorist and Man-made Disaster Relief Funds: Part 2 of 3 | Planned Giving Design Center

Lessons Learned from Recent Terrorist and Man-made Disaster Relief Funds: Part 2 of 3 | Planned Giving Design Center: "Some lessons from natural disaster preparedness, donor solicitation, and relief distribution can apply to terrorism and mass-killing funds. However, several differences in both the nature of the attacks and in victims’ needs exist, making this study a worthwhile exercise. The acts profiled here generated a spectrum of approaches to victim relief. Some efforts focused on community recovery, others on victim compensation. Some tragedies spurred creation of ad-hoc funds established specifically for those harmed (such as the Boston Marathon bombing). Others received the attention of thousands of charities and a huge outlay of federal government money (in the case of the September 11th attacks). Still others, such as the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn., took a hybrid approach, with several charities coming together to coordinate fundraising and distribution under the auspices of a well-respected, established entity."



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Spotlight: Nepal faces enormous challenges in disaster relief, recovery

Spotlight: Nepal faces enormous challenges in disaster relief, recovery: "Five days after Saturday's massive earthquake, millions of Nepalese people are still in desperate need of disaster relief as their country grapples with all sorts of huge challenges posed by the disaster."



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Oxfam trucks in aid to Nepal by land for the first time from India | Oxfam International

Oxfam trucks in aid to Nepal by land for the first time from India | Oxfam International: "Oxfam India has for the first time in its short history today begun trucking in aid by land to remote villages in the Gorkha district of Nepal – the ancestral origins of the Nepalese Royal family and from where the famous Gurkha soldiery got its name. "



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Nonprofits Report Faster and Bigger Response to Nepal Than to Other Recent Disasters - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nonprofits Report Faster and Bigger Response to Nepal Than to Other Recent Disasters - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Donors in the United States and elsewhere are sending millions of dollars to earthquake-shattered Nepal, even as organizations on the ground report difficulty delivering relief to some areas.

Rain and wind that hit parts of Nepal starting Wednesday hampered aid efforts and added to the misery of the tens of thousands of newly homeless people, aid workers reported."



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In earthquake-ravaged Nepal, the BBC is using messaging app Viber to share information and safety tips » Nieman Journalism Lab

In earthquake-ravaged Nepal, the BBC is using messaging app Viber to share information and safety tips » Nieman Journalism Lab: "In the aftermath of last week’s earthquake that devastated Nepal, BBC News is today launching an account on the messaging app Viber to publish news, information, and tips for staying safe as the country continues to recover."



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Nepal Earthquake Roundup: Emergency Fundraising Attention Cycle | Beth’s Blog

Nepal Earthquake Roundup: Emergency Fundraising Attention Cycle | Beth’s Blog:



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Red Cross Commits Initial Million Dollars to Help People of Nepal

Red Cross Commits Initial Million Dollars to Help People of Nepal: "WASHINGTON, Wednesday, April 29, 2015 — The American Red Cross is committing an initial million dollars to the Nepal relief operation where hundreds of thousands of families are in dire need after last weekend’s devastating earthquake.

EXTENT OF DESTRUCTION STILL NOT KNOWN The earthquake has thus far claimed the lives of thousands, injuring thousands more, as casualty numbers continue to rise."



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Finding committed donors from disaster responders - 101fundraising

Finding committed donors from disaster responders - 101fundraising: "Jeff Brooks, author of the best fundraising blog Future Fundraising Now wrote in his recent blog…
“New donors you get through disaster fundraising will have terrible retention rates — tens of percentage points less than you’re used to. That’s because you get a lot of younger and less-committed donors who have no intention of ever giving again. There’s not much you can do about it other than avoid throwing good money after bad.”
I agree with his first bit, but not his last. You can do something about it. Our latest study of Australian donors shows that the average regular giver (sustainer in American) is much younger than your traditional cash donor."



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Indians flee Nepal, leaving behind jobs and savings | Reuters

Indians flee Nepal, leaving behind jobs and savings | Reuters: " Traveling for hours on packed buses and boulder-strewn roads, thousands of Indians living in Nepal have fled home after last week's devastating earthquake, most with little more than the clothes they were wearing.

Indians account for the largest segment of foreigners in Nepal, amounting to about 600,000 in a country of 28 million, according to some estimates. Officials, though, say the open 1,750 km (1,100 mile) border and a lack of visa requirements means it is impossible to pinpoint the number of Indians living or visiting there at any one time."



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Nepal disaster overwhelms US-assisted preparations - News - Stripes

Nepal disaster overwhelms US-assisted preparations - News - Stripes: "Although they knew it was likely coming, putting the preparations in action have proven difficult, sparking complaints that the disaster response has been too slow. The landlocked country is among the world’s poorest and is beset by political divisions and the challenges of getting to isolated villages."



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Aid for Nepal may quintuple, but won't be enough - Apr. 28, 2015

Aid for Nepal may quintuple, but won't be enough - Apr. 28, 2015: "So far, Nepal is still woefully short of the billions it may need to rebuild.
But it is still too early to assess how much help Nepal will ultimately receive from the international community, said Brendan Paddy, head of communications at the U.K.-based Disasters Emergency Committee, which has been raising money for these types of emergencies for decades."



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How past disasters will aid relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged Nepal - The Globe and Mail

How past disasters will aid relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged Nepal - The Globe and Mail: "Here is a look at some of the lessons learned from past disasters – and how they could impact the Nepal response in the coming days, weeks and months."



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Scots charity drive for Nepal disaster begins - The Scotsman

Scots charity drive for Nepal disaster begins - The Scotsman: "A number of Scots have been caught up in the disaster and the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has launched an appeal to send funds and aid to Nepal.

The Scottish Government has made a £250,000 donation to start the fundraising drive which will be used to buy food, water purification tablets, bedding and shelter."



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Hong Kong Red Cross worker's holiday puts her in the middle of Nepal earthquake disaster | South China Morning Post

Hong Kong Red Cross worker's holiday puts her in the middle of Nepal earthquake disaster | South China Morning Post: "As a veteran Red Cross relief worker, Hongkonger Lalita Gurung could hardly have imagined that a trip to her ancestral homeland of Nepal would see her experience the country’s worst earthquake in 81 year.

Gurung, who is in her 30s, is an international relief service officer for the Hong Kong branch of the international humanitarian organisation. She was visiting family in Pokhara, close to the epicentre of Saturday’s 7.9-magnitude quake in Gorkha district."



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Government working actively to offer relief to Nepal: VK Singh | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis

Government working actively to offer relief to Nepal: VK Singh | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis: "The former army chief later took to Twitter to share this information.

"Sent off the 1st batch of aid material collected by supporters. Hoping 2send more in the coming days. Donate as much as u can #IndiaWithNepal," he tweeted.

At least 4,352 bodies have reportedly been recovered so far after Saturday's devastating earthquake, which measured 7.9 on the Richter scale."



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Nepal earthquake disaster: Who is donating what? | euronews, world news

Nepal earthquake disaster: Who is donating what? | euronews, world news: "Nepal’s government has struggled in the wake of the country’s worst earthquake in nearly a century, and its officials have been largely absent from public view.

The impoverished country desperately needs help from abroad and the international community has rallied to the call – to varying degrees.

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The key role of NGOs in bringing disaster relief in Nepal

The key role of NGOs in bringing disaster relief in Nepal: "The relief operation is underway in Nepal – under extremely difficult circumstances. Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) play a crucial role in disaster management in the 21st century – and this will be especially true in Nepal following the devastating recent earthquake."



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Donations Rolling In For Earthquake Response - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times

Donations Rolling In For Earthquake Response - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "In what’s likely the largest disaster relief response since Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines in November 2013, charities are scrambling to get basic needs to Nepal as fundraising ramps up."



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Give2Asia Launches Long-Term Recovery Fund for Nepal Earthquake

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Give2Asia Launches Long-Term Recovery Fund for Nepal Earthquake: "AN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Around mid-day on April 25, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal 50 miles north of the capital of Kathmandu. As reports of devastation made their way around the world, Give2Asia, a San Francisco-based social enterprise with philanthropic services for 25 Asian countries, launched the 2015 Nepal Earthquake Recovery Fund to support the long-term recovery needs of Nepalese communities."



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Frustration Grows in Nepal as Earthquake Relief Trickles In - NYTimes.com

Frustration Grows in Nepal as Earthquake Relief Trickles In - NYTimes.com: "KATMANDU, Nepal — Residents of Katmandu living in tent camps after Nepal’s powerful earthquake said on Tuesday that their biggest worry was a lack of safe drinking water, even as they endured their latest pelting of rain."



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Nepali earthquake survivor raises $57,000 in disaster relief - Apr. 28, 2015

Nepali earthquake survivor raises $57,000 in disaster relief - Apr. 28, 2015: "Todi, 28, who moved back to Kathmandu last year after earning his MBA at Yale University, and his cousin, Aditya, 22, quickly launched a fundraising effort at indiegogo.com to raise money for local aid organizations, and to buy much-needed food and medical supplies."



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Jo Scheuer: Lessons from Nepal's earthquake tragedy- Nikkei Asian Review

Jo Scheuer: Lessons from Nepal's earthquake tragedy- Nikkei Asian Review: "Nepal's short and long-term needs

In Nepal, the obvious and most immediate need is to support the people most affected by the earthquake. Financial, human, and resource support is needed for the government and partners, who will be aiding those in need.

     We must also be aware of so-called secondary disasters and indirect socio-economic impact that may cause death and suffering long after the initial event has occurred. "



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Humanitarian Coalition Welcomes Matching Fund for Nepal Earthquake | Humanitarian Coalition

Humanitarian Coalition Welcomes Matching Fund for Nepal Earthquake | Humanitarian Coalition: "he Humanitarian Coalition and its member agencies welcome the Government of Canada’s decision to launch a Matching Fund program for the response to the Nepal earthquake. Canadians have until May 25th to see their donations matched by the government into its response pool for the Nepal disaster."



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Six More Ways to Give to Nepal Earthquake Relief | TIME

Six More Ways to Give to Nepal Earthquake Relief | TIME: "On top of the six charities TIME profiled Monday, dozens of relief agencies are supporting recovery efforts. Here are six more ways to support."



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Nepal earthquake: Drones used by Canadian relief team - Politics - CBC News

Nepal earthquake: Drones used by Canadian relief team - Politics - CBC News: "Many of those striking aerial images were shot by drones gliding above, the kind of eye-in-the-sky technology that Canadian relief teams will begin deploying as soon as today over the stricken mountainous areas between India and Tibet.​"



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RI sends US$2 million in relief aid to Nepal | The Jakarta Post

RI sends US$2 million in relief aid to Nepal | The Jakarta Post: "The government, along with a number of NGOs and humanitarian aid agencies, will donate upward of US$2 million in disaster relief in the form of ready-to-use supplies and the deployment of relief crew, according to officials.
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After Nepal Earthquake, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Donates One Month's Salary to Relief Fund

After Nepal Earthquake, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Donates One Month's Salary to Relief Fund: "NEW DELHI:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today, donated one month's salary to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for assistance to those affected by the recent earthquake within the country, his office said.

Members of Lok Sabha also decided to donate one month's salary for earthquake assistance."



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Ottawa to match personal donations to Nepal earthquake fund | CTV News

Ottawa to match personal donations to Nepal earthquake fund | CTV News: "Canada is sending more relief supplies to earthquake-stricken Nepal, promising to match donations to a fund specifically set up to help -- and defending itself from claims that affected Canadians aren't getting the assistance they need.
The federal government will match -- dollar-for-dollar -- all eligible contributions to the Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund between April 25 and May 25, Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson announced Monday."



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Two SU Nepalese Students Start Disaster Relief Fund for Earthquake Victims - Your4State.com

Two SU Nepalese Students Start Disaster Relief Fund for Earthquake Victims - Your4State.com: "WINCHESTER, Va. - Both Kriti Hada and Sapana Ojha, sophomores at Shenandoah University (SU) awoke early Saturday morning with news that a 7.8 magnitude earthquake had shook their home country of Nepal to its core.

"I just opened my laptop and [headlines on] the first page was like, ‘death toll with earthquake, 600 people,’" said Sapana Ojha, a public health major at SU."



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Better Business Bureau Warns of Nepal Relief Charity Scams - MyStateline.com - Powered by WTVO-TV and WQRF-TV

Better Business Bureau Warns of Nepal Relief Charity Scams - MyStateline.com - Powered by WTVO-TV and WQRF-TV: "The Better Business Bureau is warning Stateline residents about potential fundraising scams related to the earthquake in Nepal. “Unfortunately, we’ve seen time and time again that scammers will try to take advantage of the generosity of the public after a disaster,” said Dennis Horton, director of the Rockford Regional Office of the Better Business Bureau in a news release. “That’s why it’s so important to take your time and do your research before donating to relief efforts.”
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Detroit fundraiser to benefit Nepal earthquake relief | News - Home

Detroit fundraiser to benefit Nepal earthquake relief | News - Home: "The nonprofit is now changing the purpose of its upcoming annual fundraiser to help with the earthquake relief.

It's called Over the Edge and it gives those who like an adrenaline rush the chance to rappel off the First National Building downtown.  The vertical drop from the roof is 341 feet."



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Disaster Relief Organizations Focus On Nepal - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times

Disaster Relief Organizations Focus On Nepal - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "Disaster relief organizations, some of which have been working in Nepal for many years, have mobilized efforts to get humanitarian aid to one of the world’s poorest countries after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck early Saturday morning. Hampering search and rescue efforts was a 6.7-magnitiude aftershock on Sunday. Almost 4,000 people have been killed according to the latest estimates."



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Gurkhas to join quake relief effort | Daily Mail Online

Gurkhas to join quake relief effort | Daily Mail Online: "Britain is sending a team of Gurkha engineers to Nepal to help the disaster relief effort after the earthquake at the weekend left more than 4,000 dead and thousands of others injured."



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Facebook to match your donations to Nepal relief efforts after massive quake

Facebook to match your donations to Nepal relief efforts after massive quake: "Facebook is urging its members to donate to the emergency response teams responding to the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck near Kathmandu, Nepal, over the weekend — and the social network will match contributions up to $2 million.

Facebook has added a message at the top of the News Feed to encourage its members to donate funds to the International Medical Corps. Facebook's matching funds will go toward local search and rescue organizations."



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US Green Berets join in Nepal earthquake relief - Pacific - Stripes

US Green Berets join in Nepal earthquake relief - Pacific - Stripes: " U.S. Army Green Berets who were training in Nepal when a deadly earthquake struck Saturday are now staying to help with the disaster response effort, according to the Pentagon."



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U.S. boosts quake aid to Nepal, says supplies to arrive shortly - Yahoo News

U.S. boosts quake aid to Nepal, says supplies to arrive shortly - Yahoo News: "The United States on Monday announced an additional $9 million in aid for Nepal, where more than 3,700 people were killed in a 7.9 magnitude earthquake on Saturday, bringing total U.S. disaster funding to $10 million."



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Nepal earthquake donations: Who's sending what - Apr. 27, 2015

Nepal earthquake donations: Who's sending what - Apr. 27, 2015: "The United States, India, Israel, Pakistan and other governments have sent emergency supplies and personnel such as doctors to Nepal. The Red Cross has 1,500 volunteers and 300 staff on the ground providing basic first-aid and other support.
As the rescue and recovery efforts continue, many charities, government agencies and nonprofits are sending essential aid and medical assistance. Here are some of the organizations that have announced contributions."



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Person Finder: 2015 Nepal Earthquake

Person Finder: 2015 Nepal Earthquake:



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Nepal earthquake: deadly and costly - CNN.com

Nepal earthquake: deadly and costly - CNN.com: "Saturday's catastrophic earthquake could cost Nepal $5 billion, IHS Asia Pacific chief economist Rajiv Biswas estimated Monday. That figure is more than a quarter of Nepal's gross domestic product last year, which the World Bank says was $19.3 billion. IHS calls itself "the premier provider of global market, industry and technical expertise.""



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Rescuers Struggle to Reach Outlying Villages Hit by Nepal Earthquake - WSJ

Rescuers Struggle to Reach Outlying Villages Hit by Nepal Earthquake - WSJ: "When Saturday’s 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, nearly every building in this small market town 40 miles from the capital, Katmandu, collapsed. On Monday evening, more than two days later, official help had yet to arrive, residents said."



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Don’t rush to Nepal to help. Read this first | Claire Bennett | Comment is free | The Guardian

Don’t rush to Nepal to help. Read this first | Claire Bennett | Comment is free | The Guardian:



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A Force for Good: How Digital Jedis are Responding to the Nepal Earthquake | iRevolutions

A Force for Good: How Digital Jedis are Responding to the Nepal Earthquake | iRevolutions:



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The Latest on Nepal Earthquake: Death Toll Tops 4,000 - US News

The Latest on Nepal Earthquake: Death Toll Tops 4,000 - US News: "he Latest on Nepal Earthquake: Death Toll Tops 4,000
Stronger quake than Saturday's may be yet to come in Nepal; Kathmandu airport congested."



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DEC launches appeal and government gives £5m to Nepal earthquake relief

DEC launches appeal and government gives £5m to Nepal earthquake relief: "The government will give £2m to the British Red Cross and make another £3m available for charities and other bodies involved in relief efforts in Nepal, following an earthquake which killed more than 3,600 people.
The Disasters Emergency Committee has launched an appeal and has said its member agencies and their partners are "working urgently to provide emergency shelter, food, clean water and blankets"."
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Considerations for the Disaster Relief to Nepal - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Considerations for the Disaster Relief to Nepal - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: "“We’re just gearing up,” said Roger Hodgson, deputy country director in Nepal for Save the Children. “People have been resilient. But it’s been difficult to get people and supplies into the country, especially to rural areas far from Kathmandu.”

It is a horrendous situation, but will donor countries and donor organizations learn from the lessons of Haiti? Hopefully so, but if so, that means several things:"



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RSAF disaster relief flights bound for Nepal diverted due to congestion | TODAYonline

RSAF disaster relief flights bound for Nepal diverted due to congestion | TODAYonline: "SINGAPORE — Due to congestion at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, the three Singapore C-130 planes bound for Nepal have been diverted to other airports instead, said Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen in an update on Facebook this evening (April 27)."



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Almost One Million Children In 'Urgent Need' Of Aid After Nepal Earthquake

Almost One Million Children In 'Urgent Need' Of Aid After Nepal Earthquake: ""There are 14 international medical teams on the way and either 14 or 15 international search-and-rescue teams on the way," she said. "They need to get in as soon as possible. They will use military aircraft to get them into Nepal."

Diarrhea was already a growing problem and a measles outbreak was feared, with vaccines in short supply, the U.N. warned in a report."



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Please Donate to Help Nepal’s Earthquake Victims Now | Beth’s Blog

Please Donate to Help Nepal’s Earthquake Victims Now | Beth’s Blog: "The next thing I noticed in my Facebook feed was a post from Robert Scoble mentioning a new Facebook feature that lets you check on friends in a disaster.  I pinged Wendy Harmon from the Red Cross and she mentioned that Facebook had been testing this feature and the Red Cross was working with them through Operation Dragon Fire to ensure the data is appropriately shared with relief operations and safety officials.   Robert noted on a comment in the Facebook thread, that since his hometown was listed as Kathmandu,  it was interesting to get notified by the system and be asked."



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Nepal's Kathmandu valley landmarks flattened by the quake - BBC News

Nepal's Kathmandu valley landmarks flattened by the quake - BBC News: "At least four out of seven Unesco World Heritage sites in the Kathmandu valley - three of them ancient city squares - were severely damaged.
Nepali Times editor Kunda Dixit told the BBC that the destruction was "culturally speaking an incalculable loss", although he said monuments could be rebuilt."

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Bollywood Puts Forces Behind Fundraising For Quake-Hit Nepal | moomblr!

Bollywood Puts Forces Behind Fundraising For Quake-Hit Nepal | moomblr!: "At a time when Nepal is grappling with the consequences of a devastating earthquake, Indian film fraternity members like Anil Kapoor, Dia Mirza and Vir Das have urged their fans and friends to unite and donate through various sources for relief efforts."



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Baltimore group providing aid to Nepal earthquake victims - Baltimore Sun

Baltimore group providing aid to Nepal earthquake victims - Baltimore Sun: "ltimore-based Lutheran World Relief says it is gearing up to provide aid to help those affected by Saturday's massive earthquake in Nepal.



The 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck about 50 miles northwest of Kathmandu, Nepal, at 11:41 a.m. local time Saturday, causing significant damage and killing thousands."



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Here Are Six Ways you Can Give to Nepal Earthquake Relief | TIME

Here Are Six Ways you Can Give to Nepal Earthquake Relief | TIME: "Massive financial support is going to be needed if impoverished Nepal is to rebuild from the devastating weekend earthquake that claimed more than 3,600 lives and flattened buildings, among them some of the country’s best known landmarks. Here’s how you can donate."



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Indian helicopters, Israeli hospitals and Malaysian medics: How the world is coming to Nepal’s aid - Quartz

Indian helicopters, Israeli hospitals and Malaysian medics: How the world is coming to Nepal’s aid - Quartz:



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How to help victims of Nepal quake

How to help victims of Nepal quake: " magnitude-7.8 earthquake devastated Nepal and the Katmandu Valley region, leveling buildings and killing more than 2,500 with the death toll continuing to rise.

Such a powerful quake would result in destruction anywhere, but in a nation as poverty-stricken as Nepal, its citizens are particularly vulnerable.

Aid groups worldwide have mobilized to help. Here's a look at humanitarian efforts underway and links on how to donate online:





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Nepal quake impact could exceed 20 percent of GDP

Nepal quake impact could exceed 20 percent of GDP: "The economic costs of Nepal's devastating earthquake, which has claimed the lives of at least 3,200 people so far and injured thousands more, could exceed $5 billion, equivalent to 20 percent of the impoverished nation's gross domestic product (GDP), says IHS."



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Relief efforts to find survivors intensify amid aftershocks

Relief efforts to find survivors intensify amid aftershocks: "The Pentagon dispatched a cargo plane Sunday to Nepal with about 70 disaster-relief and rescue personnel and their gear to aid the earthquake-ravaged country. The Air Force C-17 is expected to arrive in Nepal on Monday, according to Army Col. Steve Warren, a Pentagon spokesman."



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Nepal earthquake: Canada readies aid, disaster team - Canada - CBC News

Nepal earthquake: Canada readies aid, disaster team - Canada - CBC News: "The Harper government stepped up its response to earthquake-ravaged Nepal on Sunday by dispatching advance elements of its highly specialized Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART)."



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Winnipeg mom, daughter safe in Nepal after Mount Everest avalanche - Manitoba - CBC News

Winnipeg mom, daughter safe in Nepal after Mount Everest avalanche - Manitoba - CBC News: "Winnipeg Nepalis unite

Many of the roughly 700 Nepali people living in Winnipeg have family and friends impacted by the earthquake. And on Sunday, they came together and started raising money to send back home as part of the disaster relief efforts."



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Public, private aid efforts begin after quake - Taipei Times

Public, private aid efforts begin after quake - Taipei Times: "The government and the public yesterday joined forces to organize relief missions to search for survivors of the massive earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday, with members of a rescue team from the Taipei City Government late on Saturday night having finalized the logistics to set off for Nepal upon receiving an order from the Ministry of the Interior."



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Telecom operators slash call rates to quake-hit Nepal - The Economic Times

Telecom operators slash call rates to quake-hit Nepal - The Economic Times: "Telecom operators MTS India and Tata Teleservices today said they have slashed charges for calls made to earthquake-hit Nepal to support disaster relief efforts.

State-run telecom firms BSNL and MTNL, and private companies like AirtelBSE -1.83 % and Idea CellularBSE 2.03 % have already announced reduction in charges or made free calls to Nepal, where over 2,000 people were killed after a devastating earthquake yesterday.
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Relief on way as Nepal quake disaster death toll rises to 1,950

Relief on way as Nepal quake disaster death toll rises to 1,950: "An Israeli flight carrying doctors, paramedics, medical supplies and baby food takes off Sunday for Nepal where the death toll from the powerful 7.9 magnitude quake that struck the Kathmandu valley continues to rise."



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Colorado relief group waits for word after Nepal quake

Colorado relief group waits for word after Nepal quake: "KUSA – The Colorado Nepal Alliance is waiting for word about its Project Coordinator following the earthquake that rocked the country late Saturday."



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Canada to send disaster relief team to earthquake-stricken Nepal | Ottawa Citizen

Canada to send disaster relief team to earthquake-stricken Nepal | Ottawa Citizen: "Defence Minister Jason Kenney tweeted Saturday night that the government is deploying a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to Nepal immediately in response to the earthquake. DART is a military team designed to deploy on short notice to deal with natural disasters or humanitarian emergencies.

Canada is also contributing $5 million to relief efforts, Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson’s office confirmed late Saturday."



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Heinz Awards to honor relief workers, others | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Heinz Awards to honor relief workers, others | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "For their success in re-engaging veterans in meaningful service, Team Rubicon’s founders are among six recipients of the 20th Heinz Awards. The awards, sponsored by the Pittsburgh-based Heinz Family Foundation, recognize Americans in five categories who have made an impact on global social issues. Mr. McNulty, 38, and Mr. Wood, 32, both of Los Angeles, are co-recipients in the human condition category."



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American Red Cross takes serious look at using drones for disaster relief, holds off for now - The Washington Post

American Red Cross takes serious look at using drones for disaster relief, holds off for now - The Washington Post: "A new study, commissioned by the American Red Cross, calls drones one of the most promising and powerful new technologies to improve disaster response and relief efforts."



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2 years after Boston Marathon bombings, few survivors seeking help for 'invisible' wounds | Star Tribune

2 years after Boston Marathon bombings, few survivors seeking help for 'invisible' wounds | Star Tribune: "ust 42 survivors have pursued treatment for such problems through the One Fund Center, which was launched in September to aid the 240 victims and family members who received payouts from the main charity established in the wake of the blasts."



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NASA, USGS Breakthrough on Early Earthquake Warning by Smartphones |

NASA, USGS Breakthrough on Early Earthquake Warning by Smartphones |: "Smartphones and tablets can give early warning on large earthquakes in areas where highly technical and more expensive systems are not in place, said a new research."



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A month after Cyclone Pam, some Vanuatu people without aid | Radio New Zealand News

A month after Cyclone Pam, some Vanuatu people without aid | Radio New Zealand News: "The chair of the New Zealand Disaster Relief Forum says nearly a month after Cyclone Pam hit Vanuatu, aid has still not reached some communities."



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Queensland to create permanent disaster recovery agency | Australia news | The Guardian

Queensland to create permanent disaster recovery agency | Australia news | The Guardian: "Queensland to create permanent disaster recovery agency
New body to get $30m annual funding to deal with aftermath of increased number of severe natural disasters caused by climate change"



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Here's How You Can Help Vanuatu's Victims of Cyclone Pam | RYOT News

Here's How You Can Help Vanuatu's Victims of Cyclone Pam | RYOT News: "With schools damaged and access to safe drinking water compromised, international aid organizations are stepping up with aid. Here’s whose work you can support:"



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Tropical Cyclone Pam: Vanuatu's government criticises aid groups over poor coordination of disaster relief - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Tropical Cyclone Pam: Vanuatu's government criticises aid groups over poor coordination of disaster relief - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): "Food and relief supplies finally reached the southern island of Tanna on Wednesday, five days after Pam roared ashore.

However, many of the 80 islands that make up the sprawling archipelago remain without help."



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Aid workers are attempting to reach Vanuatu's remote islands to provide disaster relief - Newstalk

Aid workers are attempting to reach Vanuatu's remote islands to provide disaster relief - Newstalk: "Relief workers are trying to reach Vanuatu's remote outer islands that were smashed by a huge cyclone over the weekend.

The UN says 24 people are confirmed dead and 3,300 are displaced by the storm that tore through the South Pacific archipelago on Saturday."



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Vanuatu Students Plan Fundraising | Fiji Sun

Vanuatu Students Plan Fundraising | Fiji Sun: "The University of the South Pacific’s Vanuatu Students Association is planning to hold a fundraising drive on Thursday to assist their families back home who were affected by Tropical Cyclone Pam.

Association president Henry Bill said they plan to hold the fundraising at Sukuna Park in Suva."



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UN Conference Weighs Costs of Natural Disasters

UN Conference Weighs Costs of Natural Disasters: "As emergency assistance begins to arrive in cyclone devastated Vanuatu, an international conference on disaster risk reduction considered actions to assist threatened Pacific island nations in warding off future disasters."



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Cyclone Pam: Vanuatu death toll rises as Australia pledges $5m in aid – as it happened | World news | The Guardian

Cyclone Pam: Vanuatu death toll rises as Australia pledges $5m in aid – as it happened | World news | The Guardian: "Australia has pledged a $5m relief package, with foreign minister Julie Bishop saying up to 5,000 people would be assisted with food, water, sanitation and shelter. New Zealand announced an additional $NZ1.5m ($A1.44m; £750,000) of funding, on top of the $NZ1m signalled on Saturday. France is to deploy a navy frigate of relief supplies from New Caledonia."



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Ice Storm Crisis Draws Baptist Relief Efforts - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.

Ice Storm Crisis Draws Baptist Relief Efforts - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.: "After a Feb. 15-16 ice storm in parts of north Georgia, the Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency reached out to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) of the North American Mission Board (NAMB) to recruit a DR team to help clear fallen trees as electrical crews restored power to local residents."



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International aid charities need protection from anti-terror laws, says parliamentary committee

International aid charities need protection from anti-terror laws, says parliamentary committee: "Humanitarian charities need greater protection from anti-terror legislation when working in conflict zones, a parliamentary committee reviewing charity law has said today.

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Draft Protection of Charities Bill, made up of a dozen MPs and peers, took evidence from the Charity Commission itself and from secto"



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Abe to accompany Prince William on tour of disaster-affected Fukushima - AJW by The Asahi Shimbun

Abe to accompany Prince William on tour of disaster-affected Fukushima - AJW by The Asahi Shimbun: "Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will engage in a bit of public relations when he shepherds Britain’s Prince William on a high-profile tour of areas in Fukushima Prefecture devastated by the 2011 disaster.

Abe and William will visit the prefecture on Feb. 28, just days ahead of the fourth anniversary March 11 of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami that triggered the nuclear crisis there."



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Qld communities suffer widespread damage

Qld communities suffer widespread damage: "Disaster relief funding has been quickly a"



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The Maravi Post - chinese-community-in-malawi-donate-k10-million-relief-items-for-flood-victims-life-and-style maravipost.com

The Maravi Post - chinese-community-in-malawi-donate-k10-million-relief-items-for-flood-victims-life-and-style maravipost.com:



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Seahawks’ TDs Might Hit A Homer - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times

Seahawks’ TDs Might Hit A Homer - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "The Seattle Art Museum (SAM), which last year talked smack on Twitter with the Denver Art Museum (DAM) all week leading up to the big game, has entered a high-stakes wager on the game. If the Seahawks win, the Williamstown, Mass.-based Clark Art Institute will loan Winslow Homer’s 1900 oil on canvas, “West Point, Prout’s Neck.”

If the Patriots let the air out of that attempt, SAM will send Clark the 1870 oil on canvas “Puget Sound on the Pacific Coast,” by Albert Bierstadt."



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Ebola Outbreak a New Case Study for Global Disaster Fundraising - Year-End Fundraising - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Ebola Outbreak a New Case Study for Global Disaster Fundraising - Year-End Fundraising - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "he world has turned a corner on the epidemic: The World Health Organization said Thursday there have been fewer than 100 new cases in a week in the three most affected countries. But the fight isn’t over. And among the 8,810 people killed by the disease were nearly 500 health-care workers.

Many organizations working on the front lines included special messages about their response efforts in their year-end appeals."



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Crowdfunding helps revive quake-hit small businesses in Japan | The Japan Times

Crowdfunding helps revive quake-hit small businesses in Japan | The Japan Times

CCT Student, Amanda Andrei, Showcases Her Talents Through Her Typhoon Haiyan Photo Essay | Communication, Culture & Technology

CCT Student, Amanda Andrei, Showcases Her Talents Through Her Typhoon Haiyan Photo Essay | Communication, Culture & Technology