Disaster Relief (Ongoing coverage)

DEVELOPMENT: SCANDINAVIA, IRELAND TOPS IN HUMANITARIAN AID

2009-11-11T13:37:00.000-05:00

DEVELOPMENT: SCANDINAVIA, IRELAND TOPS IN HUMANITARIAN AID: "WASHINGTON (IPS) - Of the 22 major western donor nations, Norway, Sweden, Ireland and Denmark responded most effectively to humanitarian emergencies around the world in 2008, according to the latest of three annual assessments of humanitarian aid released here Tuesday by Development Assistance Research Associates (DARA)."

Philippines fund drive finishes with final push tomorrow | HonoluluAdvertiser.com | The Honolulu Advertiser

2009-10-26T09:52:00.000-04:00

Philippines fund drive finishes with final push tomorrow | HonoluluAdvertiser.com | The Honolulu Advertiser: "Local fundraising efforts to Philippine typhoon relief have so far collected more than $100,000, Filipino Community Center president Toy Arre in a news release from the Philippine Consulate General."

Gospel for Asia responds to ‘desperate’ flood situation in India

2009-10-26T09:27:00.000-04:00

Gospel for Asia responds to ‘desperate’ flood situation in India: "The mission group has joined Christian aid agencies in bringing relief to the regions where an estimated 200,000 people have been displaced and around thousands of homes rendered uninhabitable. Around 220 relief camps have been set up to house the flood victims."

7DAYS - Massive aid effort

2009-10-23T08:34:00.000-04:00

7DAYS - Massive aid effort: "Thousands of kind-hearted UAE residents touched by the plight of flood victims in the Philippines have raised more than dhs500,000 in cash and filled dozens of containers with much-needed aid.The bulk of the donations poured in during a charity walk in Safa Park earlier this month that saw 8,000 participants dig deep and dwarf the suggested dhs50 donation to take part

Flooding Expected To Hit Drought-Stricken East Africa - Science News - redOrbit

2009-10-21T09:37:00.000-04:00

Flooding Expected To Hit Drought-Stricken East Africa - Science News - redOrbit: "Flooding Expected To Hit Drought-Stricken East AfricaPosted on: Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 07:25 CDTOn Tuesday the UN sent out an alert that East Africa could be hit by flash floods in approaching months, with the potential to affect hundreds of thousands of people already suffering from a severe drought."

Over 50 Christian, Jewish, Muslim Leaders Urge President Obama: Make Poverty, Climate and Coastal Restoration Priorities in Gulf Coast Recovery | CommonDreams.org

2009-10-16T09:10:00.001-04:00

PRESS RELEASEOver 50 Christian, Jewish, Muslim Leaders Urge President Obama: Make Poverty, Climate and Coastal Restoration Priorities in Gulf Coast Recovery | CommonDreams.org: "Over 50 Christian, Jewish, Muslim Leaders Urge President Obama: Make Poverty, Climate and Coastal Restoration Priorities in Gulf Coast RecoveryNEW ORLEANS - October 15 - As President Barack Obama arrives in New Orleans

U.S. Donations for Asia-Pacific Disasters Continue to Trickle In, Aid Groups Say - Philanthropy.com

2009-10-13T09:01:00.000-04:00

U.S. Donations for Asia-Pacific Disasters Continue to Trickle In, Aid Groups Say - Philanthropy.com: "U.S. Donations for Asia-Pacific Disasters Continue to Trickle In, Aid Groups SayBy Caroline PrestonEight American relief groups have raised more than $3.9-million to aid victims of disasters in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a Chronicle tally."

Students Raise Funds for Hurricane Victims | The Emory Wheel

2009-10-09T13:18:00.000-04:00

Students Raise Funds for Hurricane Victims | The Emory Wheel: "In response to two typhoons in the Philippines that killed more than 300 people in the past two weeks, the Filipino Student Association (FSA) has been reaching out to the community to help students and families who have been affected by the storms."

Noble gesture of T-town celebs - News & Interviews - Regional - Entertainment - The Times of India

2009-10-09T13:16:00.000-04:00

Noble gesture of T-town celebs - News & Interviews - Regional - Entertainment - The Times of India: "A week after the devastating flood (touted as the worst in 100 years) deluged Andhra Pradesh the film frat seems to be putting their hands together to make a difference for those who have been affected. Screen heart-throb Ram Charan Tej was one of the first to respond when he donated Rs 10 lakh to

Nottingham school opens its doors to earthquake survivors : Nottingham City Council

2009-10-08T13:19:00.000-04:00

Nottingham school opens its doors to earthquake survivors : Nottingham City Council: "2005's Lord Mayor of Nottingham, Councillor Mohammed Munir, launched an appeal days after the earthquake struck northern parts of Pakistan, claiming around 75,000 lives and leaving millions homeless. The aim was to fund a long-term project rather than provide immediate relief aid. A number of fundraising events,

Foreign rescue teams leave quake-hit Indonesia city | International | Reuters

2009-10-08T13:06:00.000-04:00

Foreign rescue teams leave quake-hit Indonesia city | International | Reuters: "PADANG, Indonesia (Reuters) - Relief workers struggled to reach Indonesian quake survivors still without food or shelter a week after the disaster, while foreign rescue teams packed up their high-tech equipment on Wednesday and prepared to pull out."

GCCF awarding remainder of Katrina funds to nonprofits - Local - SunHerald.com

2009-10-07T14:06:00.000-04:00

GCCF awarding remainder of Katrina funds to nonprofits - Local - SunHerald.com: "GULFPORT — Nonprofit groups are being asked to submit proposals for Katrina-recovery projects that would be funded with about $1.25 million remaining in the Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund.The fund contained $32 million in Katrina-relief donations raised through the televised “Mississippi Rising” concert, from

DHL offers special flight from KSA for donations to 'Ondoy' victims - Pinoy Abroad - GMANews.TV - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News

2009-10-07T14:04:00.000-04:00

DHL offers special flight from KSA for donations to 'Ondoy' victims - Pinoy Abroad - GMANews.TV - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News: "“DHL Express in Saudi Arabia will accept relief goods for the victims of storm Ondoy and we will send it to the Philippines free of charge,' said Wilson Casquejo, DHL operation supervisor in Jeddah."

Brad Pitt's Foundation Unveils Floating Home That Rises Up (and Away) in Floods | Sustainability | Fast Company

2009-10-07T09:37:00.001-04:00

Brad Pitt's Foundation Unveils Floating Home That Rises Up (and Away) in Floods | Sustainability | Fast Company: "It's inevitable that a Katrina-style hurricane will strike again. But maybe this time we should be prepared to go with the flow--literally. Brad Pitt's Make it Right Foundation unveiled today the Float House, a home that can break away from its moorings in the event of a flood and

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union News, Live Rugby Scores, Results & Fixtures | IRB pledges support for tsunami victims

2009-10-06T09:10:00.000-04:00

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union News, Live Rugby Scores, Results & Fixtures | IRB pledges support for tsunami victims: "The International Rugby Board pledged their support to the Pacific island nations left devastated by a tsunami earlier this week.Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga were all hit by the tsunami in which at least 129 people have been killed."

No hope for Samoa tsunami missing as toll rises - Regional - MSN Malaysia News - News

2009-10-06T08:20:00.000-04:00

No hope for Samoa tsunami missing as toll rises - Regional - MSN Malaysia News - News: "Emergency workers Thursday gave up hope of finding more survivors from the horrific Samoan tsunami as its feared death toll climbed toward 190."

Int'l aid for typhoon victims over P566-M | ABS-CBN News Online Beta

2009-10-05T14:51:00.000-04:00

Int'l aid for typhoon victims over P566-M | ABS-CBN News Online Beta: "The Philippine Government is deeply appreciative of our international partners’ swift response to our call for aid,” said DFA Secretary Alberto Romulo.As of October 2, the total relief and rehabilitation assistance in actual donations and commitments from the country’s international partners is over P566 million."

VIETNAM Almost 400 deaths in SE Asia from Ketsana as new typhoon moves towards the Philippines - Asia News

2009-10-02T15:35:00.000-04:00

VIETNAM Almost 400 deaths in SE Asia from Ketsana as new typhoon moves towards the Philippines - Asia News: "Almost 400 deaths in SE Asia from Ketsana as new typhoon moves towards the Philippinesby JB. VuIn Vietnam, toll now stands at 101 dead and 170,000 homeless. Central provinces are hardest hit. Catholic Church begins fund raising and aid collection for affected population. In Philippines,

Aid Groups Were Ready to Respond - WSJ.com

2009-10-02T15:27:00.000-04:00

Aid Groups Were Ready to Respond - WSJ.com: "But since the massive Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, organizations such as Save the Children, World Vision and Oxfam International have ramped up their disaster-response and prevention teams in the region, helping them respond more easily when calamities strike in more than one place at the same time."

Who lives in the New Orleans and the Metro Area now?

2009-10-02T13:33:00.000-04:00

Foundation Center - Press Release - Foundation Giving Priorities Shift in Gulf Coast Hurricane Response, New Foundation Center Report Finds

2009-10-01T15:17:00.000-04:00

Foundation Center - Press Release - Foundation Giving Priorities Shift in Gulf Coast Hurricane Response, New Foundation Center Report Finds: "Foundation Giving Priorities Shift in Gulf Coast Hurricane Response, New Foundation Center Report FindsSupport for Recovery Continues; Greater Emphasison Economic and Community DevelopmentNew York, NY — August 27, 2009. Private and community foundations

Ireland pledges €500,000 in aid to earthquake victims - World, Breaking News - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk

2009-10-01T14:49:00.000-04:00

Ireland pledges €500,000 in aid to earthquake victims - World, Breaking News - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk: "The Minister for Overseas Aid Peter Power has pledged €500,000 for the victims of the natural disasters in Southeast Asia and the Pacific."

Donors urged to fulfill pledges to Haiti - Haiti & Caribbean - MiamiHerald.com

2009-10-01T09:46:00.000-04:00

Donors urged to fulfill pledges to Haiti - Haiti & Caribbean - MiamiHerald.com: "UNITED NATIONS -- Former President Bill Clinton has called on donor countries to make good on financial pledges to help Haiti recover from back-to-back storms last year.Since a donors conference in April, at which $760 million had been pledged, only $21 million has actually been disbursed, said Clinton, the United

CBC News - Manitoba - Filipino community rallies after flood

2009-09-29T09:34:00.000-04:00

CBC News - Manitoba - Filipino community rallies after flood: "Winnipeg's large Filipino community is rallying to raise funds for disaster relief after a flood triggered by a tropical storm in their homeland killed 240 and left thousands homeless."

Social media keep flood victims connected

2009-09-29T09:29:00.000-04:00

Social media keep flood victims connected: "(09-28) 18:49 PDT -- With their homes and offices flooded, landlines overloaded and electricity knocked out, residents of the typhoon-stricken regions of the Philippines managed to report news of their plight to the world by using cell phones and social networks."