ReliefWeb � Document � Critical lack of funding hampers emergency response in Pakistan; Donations are barely one-quarter of Haiti response

ReliefWeb � Document � Critical lack of funding hampers emergency response in Pakistan; Donations are barely one-quarter of Haiti response: "Critical lack of funding hampers emergency response in Pakistan

Donations are barely one-quarter of Haiti response

Islamabad, Pakistan (Aug. 12, 2010) – A massive shortfall in relief funds for families devastated by floods in Pakistan is hampering the response to a widening emergency that has left 14 million people in need of urgent assistance."

Pakistan flood waters recede as tent cities spring up

Pakistan flood waters recede as tent cities spring up: "Pakistan's government says 14 million people face direct or indirect harm from the floods. The United Nations believes 1,600 people have died in the floods, while Pakistan has confirmed 1,243 deaths.

The United States, which has put Pakistan on the frontline of its war on al-Qaida, announced the deployment of an amphibious assault ship, taking the number of U.S. helicopters available for the relief effort to 19"

Caritas delivers aid on foot in Pakistan flooding | Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Caritas delivers aid on foot in Pakistan flooding | Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand: "Caritas delivers aid on foot in Pakistan flooding

Caritas workers in Pakistan are travelling by foot to deliver aid and make assessments in some of the areas worst hit by flooding in northern Pakistan.
“The Caritas network is responding to a massive situation where Pakistan is facing its worst floods on record,” says Director of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand Michael Smith."

Millions in local aid headed to Pakistan flood victims - thestar.com

Millions in local aid headed to Pakistan flood victims - thestar.com: "Organizers say Torontonians have come together in masses to raise money for the millions of people affected by floods in Pakistan."

Haiti Earthquake Increased Donor Demands for Communication, Involvement : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success

Haiti Earthquake Increased Donor Demands for Communication, Involvement : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "When the Haiti earthquake hit back in January, the outcry and response were swift and plentiful. In this new era of the iPhone and other mobile devices, the biggest buzz in the fundraising sector was generated from the mobile-giving explosion following the disaster. But the biggest takeaway for fundraisers — all of them, not just disaster-relief organizations — is that donors have certain, higher expectations these days, and your organization must meet them."

Red Cross Survey Finds Social Media Is Key In Emergency Information - News - @ JEMS.com

Red Cross Survey Finds Social Media Is Key In Emergency Information - News - @ JEMS.com: "WASHINGTON, Monday, August 09, 2010 — A new American Red Cross survey shows many web users would turn to social media to seek help for themselves or others during emergencies—and they expect first responders to be listening."

Oxfam condemns sluggish Pakistan donation response as DEC hits �7m - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

Oxfam condemns sluggish Pakistan donation response as DEC hits �7m - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "Oxfam has slammed the sluggish response of international governments to the Pakistan crisis, reporting that the amount pledged amounts to just $3.20 per affected person.

Ten days after the crisis began, $45m has been committed to the relief effort by international governments, compared to the $742m committed by the international community to help the effort in Haiti ten days after the earthquake struck in January this year."

Floods outstrip recent disasters

Floods outstrip recent disasters: "The total number of people hit by Pakistan's flooding had outstripped the more than 3 million affected by the 2005 earthquake, 5 million affected by the tsunami and the 3 million hit by the Haiti quake, he said.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will issue an urgent appeal for several hundred million dollars to respond to Pakistan's immediate needs.

''I appeal for donors to generously support Pakistan at this difficult time,'' he said."

DEC raises �5m for Pakistan Flood appeal - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

DEC raises �5m for Pakistan Flood appeal - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "The Disasters Emergency Committee has raised �5m for the emergency relief effort in Pakistan as the country continues to suffer from flooding and monsoons."

Pakistan flood aid pledged, country by country. Visualised data | News | guardian.co.uk

Pakistan flood aid pledged, country by country. Visualised data | News | guardian.co.uk: "Pakistan flood aid pledged, country by country

Pakistan will need millions in aid following the floods. Find out which countries have donated what so far"

Reuters AlertNet - U.N. to appeal for "several hundred million dollars" for Pakistan floods

Reuters AlertNet - U.N. to appeal for "several hundred million dollars" for Pakistan floods: "NEW DELHI (AlertNet) - The United Nations plans to ask donors for 'several hundred million dollars' to help bring relief to millions of Pakistanis hit by the country's worst flooding in 80 years, a U.N. spokesman said."

Gala raises scholarship money for displaced Haitians - thestar.com

Gala raises scholarship money for displaced Haitians - thestar.com: "We wanted to make an investment in youth and education, something tangible that can contribute in years to come,” says Elizabeth Grimmond, chair of Caribana’s gala committee.

Now in its third year, the gala will honour community pioneers, organizers and leaders.

Net proceeds will be donated to a scholarship fund for Haitian students in Canada. The hope is that one day these students will provide expertise to help build a new future fo"

Charity groups say donations for spill victims slow to come | shreveporttimes.com | Shreveport Times

Charity groups say donations for spill victims slow to come | shreveporttimes.com | Shreveport Times: "WASHINGTON — Charitable donations that could be used to help victims of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill are coming in at a trickle, charity groups say."

Three Innovative Ways People Are Helping In Haiti

Three Innovative Ways People Are Helping In Haiti: "Six months after the 7.0 earthquake in Haiti, the need for relief efforts is still at a critical level. Though a true recovery will be years in the making, many organizations continue to look for innovative solutions that will improve lives in the meantime -- and could eventually lead to a more sustainable Haiti.

Check out three of the more creative projects:"

Daniel B. Prieto: Disaster Response 2.0: Learning From Haiti

Daniel B. Prieto: Disaster Response 2.0: Learning From Haiti: "The technologies that came to the fore in Haiti are not new. They include everyday technologies -- mobile phones, online mapping tools, GPS, and social networking. What is new is their use in the humanitarian context at the scale seen in the global response to Haiti's catastrophic quake."

Georgianne Nienaber: Report Questions NGO Accountability in Haiti

Georgianne Nienaber: Report Questions NGO Accountability in Haiti: ". It is now six months post quake and according to a new report by the Disaster Accountability Project (DAP), there is a 'shocking lack of transparency' by relief organizations that have received upwards of $1.3 billion for Haiti aid"

The sad math of U.S. aid in Haiti: 6 months, 2 percent

The sad math of U.S. aid in Haiti: 6 months, 2 percent: "On Monday, six months after the earthquake in Haiti that killed as many as 300,000 people, the Pentagon hosted a 'Bloggers Roundtable' teleconference to release some coordinated and disciplined information about reconstruction in that country. The commander of the U.S. military's task force in Haiti and his deputies delivered some news that should satisfy Gates's wish to have only varnished information coming from the Defense Department."

Partners In Health building new hospital in Haiti - White Coat Notes - Boston.com

Partners In Health building new hospital in Haiti - White Coat Notes - Boston.com: "Partners In Health, the Boston-based global health initiative that has been the face of health care in Haiti after January’s devastating earthquake, is building a new teaching hospital there."

Gulf oil spill expected to dampen giving | Philanthropy Journal

Gulf oil spill expected to dampen giving | Philanthropy Journal: "he loss of charitable contributions could be as high as $300 million this year and could rise to as much as $600 million next year, say data from PhilanthroDEX, an index of charitable giving."

Charities Struggle to Help Haiti Recover - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Charities Struggle to Help Haiti Recover - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Six months after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, relief organizations have made significant headway in providing basic necessities, such as food and water, but they are drawing criticism for their slow progress in providing temporary shelter and other vital needs."