What have the LTTE’s NGO/INGO friends being doing in Sri Lanka? | Asian Tribune

What have the LTTE’s NGO/INGO friends being doing in Sri Lanka? | Asian Tribune: "What have the LTTE’s NGO/INGO friends being doing in Sri Lanka?
Fri, 2008-10-03 05:54

By Shenali Waduge

Sri Lanka’s NGO/INGO sector number 3500 (7 per every square mile). Many of those who question the actions of these “humanitarian aid workers” base their argument on the type 'work' that has been done by them, why they are unmonitored & why they lack transparency and impartiality. As the Sri Lankan armed forces march to liberate the North of LTTE hegemony what these NGOs/INGOs have been doing can be finally unearthed (pun intended) & expose who actually benefitted from their 'humanitarian' kindness."

No 'means test' pledge as flood fund pays out - Morpeth Herald

No 'means test' pledge as flood fund pays out - Morpeth Herald: "ALL flood victims will be entitled to cash from the Morpeth appeal fund, it has been confirmed.
Fears had been expressed that any pay-outs would be means-tested, with only those on low incomes or in particular hardship able to benefit."

Slow recovery for Burma's cyclone victims | csmonitor.com

Slow recovery for Burma's cyclone victims | csmonitor.com: "Mya Sein Ken, Burma - The locals say things will never be the same in Mya Sein Ken, deep in the heart of the cyclone-savaged delta in southern Burma (Myanmar). Almost 300 people vanished when cyclone Nargis struck here in May. The torrent obliterated the rice crop, and locals worry they won't have enough food to survive the fall. The storm swallowed scores of houses, leaving hundreds homeless."

Tax Relief in Disaster Situations

Tax Relief in Disaster Situations: "ax Relief in Disaster Situations


Updated Sept. 25, 2008

The IRS is postponing until Jan. 5, 2009, filing and payment deadlines for Louisiana and Texas taxpayers affected by Hurricane Ike. The agency is continuing to monitor the impact of Ike. Watch this page for updates.

Tax relief is also available to victims of Hurricane Gustav in Louisiana. Certain filing and payment deadlines have been postponed until Jan. 5, 2009. See the news release for more details."

Global Voices Online » Myanmar: Aid still needed

Global Voices Online » Myanmar: Aid still needed: "Five months ago, Tropical Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar which killed more than eighty thousand people and left 50,000 missing and 20,000 injured. It was the worst natural disaster which devastated the southern part of Myanmar."

Poor roads hamper cyclone recovery in Myanmar

Poor roads hamper cyclone recovery in Myanmar: "PYAPON, 19 September 2008 (IRIN) - Bad roads continue to restrict the delivery of much-needed relief and recovery supplies to survivors of Cyclone Nargis.

The end of the rainy season this month would be the best time to begin road and bridge rehabilitation work, according to specialists.

As well as impacting organised relief operations, bad roads mean fewer private Burmese donors are reportedly travelling to the affected areas, while commodity prices are up due to higher transport costs."

CNN || Galveston residents can return Wednesday

CNN || Galveston residents can return Wednesday: "(CNN)
Residents of Galveston Island, Texas, who were evacuated before Hurricane Ike strafed the Texas Gulf coast can return to their homes Wednesday, but they will find few comforts, Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas said Saturday."

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media: Supporting the Red Cross: Social Media Road Block

Via Beth Kanter's Blog.

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media: Supporting the Red Cross: Social Media Road Block: "he National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has issued a roadblock encouraging radio stations to simultaneously air public service advertising in support of the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund."

Debating Donations for Disasters - Philanthropy.com

Debating Donations for Disasters - Philanthropy.com: "Debating Donations for Disasters

Disasters such as the September 11 attacks, the tsunamis in Asia, and Hurricane Katrina spurred Americans to dig deep to support those in need.

But as charities such as the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army are appealing for help in the wake of the recent hurricanes on the Gulf Coast, some experts conclude that donors should be directing their money elsewhere."

Charity group borrows money to fund hurricane aid :: WRAL.com

Charity group borrows money to fund hurricane aid :: WRAL.com: "Raleigh, N.C. — Faced with tough economic times and the need for aid in Texas following Hurricane Ike, the local Red Cross has had to borrow money to provide relief efforts, officials said Wednesday."

Charities Have Raised $25-Million for Hurricane Relief -- a Sum They Say Falls Far Short of Needs - Philanthropy.com

Charities Have Raised $25-Million for Hurricane Relief -- a Sum They Say Falls Far Short of Needs - Philanthropy.com: "Charities Have Raised $25-Million for Hurricane Relief -- a Sum They Say Falls Far Short of Needs

By Holly Hall and Sue Hoye

American charities have raised about $25-million so far for hurricane-relief efforts — much less than nonprofit groups typically raise in the days immediately after big-scale disasters — and far short of the hundreds of millions of dollars officials say are needed to help people harmed by the storms."

The Hawk Eye

The Hawk Eye: "United Way fundraisers recognize raising money weeks after flooding inundated area towns can be challenging, especially as many families remain uncertain about the future of their homes."

With donors worn out, charitable giving dries up | Houston & Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

With donors worn out, charitable giving dries up | Houston & Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle: "AUSTIN — When Hurricane Rita blew the roof off Jane Moore's Port Arthur home three years ago, a faith-based group helped put her house and life back together.

'They provided such a tremendous service to me,' she said. 'Not just the home, but the personality of the volunteers and their caring about me and my children.'

Now, the 47-year-old bank employee again finds herself in a shelter hundreds of miles from her hometown, wondering what damage Hurricane Ike may have done to the house she has lived in all her life."

Charity auction wins World Emergency Relief £7,000 for Burma work

Charity auction wins World Emergency Relief £7,000 for Burma work: "International relief and development charity World Emergency Relief (WER) has been presented with a cheque for nearly £7,000 from Slough-based acoustic ceiling company OWA.

The funds for the donation were raised through a charity auction at the company’s massive 25th anniversary bash, held in central London earlier this year. The event drew more than 200 guests from as far afield as Brazil, Hong Kong, South Africa, USA, Turkey, Russia, Poland, Belgium, Holland and France as well as from OWA’s headquarters in Amorbach, Germany."

Falcons to sign shoes for charity | ajc.com

Falcons to sign shoes for charity | ajc.com: "wo Atlanta Falcon players will help raise money today for shoes for the victims of the hurricanes that battered the Gulf coast in recent weeks.

Todd McClure and Jonathan Babineaux will sign autographs in exchange for donations of $2 (minimum) or a pair of gently worn shoes. The event is at Shoe Carnival, 3825 Venture Point Parkway, in Duluth ."

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UN wants RI to lead Myanmar relief efforts_oscillator circuit_oscillator crystal oscillator oscillator circuit oscillator frequency voltage oscillator colpitts oscillator oscillator design: "Abdul Khalik and Lilian Budianto With the United States and other Western countries denied access to cyclone-ravaged Myanmar, the UN is asking Indonesia to take the lead in the region to help the reclusive country cope with the disaster. Indonesia could draw on its experience with the 2004 tsunami in Aceh to help Myanmar handle the disaster, UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) executive director Noeleen Heyzer said. 'Indonesia did amazing work in responding to the tsunami in Aceh and has become a leader in effective natural disaster response. Therefore, I would like ESCAP to facilitate a strong Indonesian role in Myanmar,' she told The Jakarta Post on Friday."

The Enid News and Eagle, Enid, OK - Red Cross plea is answered by donation from the United Way

The Enid News and Eagle, Enid, OK - Red Cross plea is answered by donation from the United Way: "United Way of Enid and North-west Oklahoma donated $40,000 to the chapter Monday afternoon to help with disaster relief in the Fairview and Burlington areas."

WFP faces 11.2-million-dollar shortfall in Myanmar

WFP faces 11.2-million-dollar shortfall in Myanmar: "Yangon - The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Tuesday welcomed a donation of 1.9 million dollars from the European Union for food relief for Myanmar's Rohingha minority group but noted it was still suffering a 11.2-million-dollar shortfall this year."

Charities Anticipate Major Damages From Hurricane Ike - Philanthropy.com

Charities Anticipate Major Damages From Hurricane Ike - Philanthropy.com: "Charities Anticipate Major Damages From Hurricane Ike

By Caroline Preston

In the wake of Hurricane Ike’s destructive tear through Texas, relief groups continued to feed and shelter thousands of evacuees from Galveston, Houston, and other areas damaged by the storm.

But many charities were concerned about how they would pay for their aid efforts, given that few had raised anywhere near the amount necessary to help victims of Hurricane Gustav alone."

IRS Issues Disaster Relief Updates | Planned Giving Design Center

IRS Issues Disaster Relief Updates | Planned Giving Design Center: "After a disaster or in another emergency hardship situation, people may be interested in using a charitable organization to help victims. In its current Exempt Organization Update, the IRS reviews a number of resources to help them accomplish this goal."