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Sichuan Earthquake Fund 2013: April 22 On-the-Ground Updates
Give2Asia Sichuan Earthquake Fund 2013
 Rescue crews work to help a child trapped in Ya’an. (photo courtesy of AFP/Getty) Update: May 15, 2013The Chinese government has officially ended the immediate relief phase for 2013 Sichuan earthquake on May 12, 2013 based on the situation, needs, and resources that have already been provided. In light of this situation, Give2Asia is working closely with local Chinese nonprofits, NGOs, social enterprises and entrepreneurs on recovery needs in transitional period as well as in the long-run. Give2Asia will be supporting projects that meet one or more of the following criteria:
The Chinese government will announce a comprehensive permanent recovery plan by the end of May 2013. With this plan, NGOs will have a clearer idea where they should target their resources so as to avoid redundancies with governmental efforts. Give2Asia China will continue to work with potential grantees on their plans for longer term recovery. |
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Japan Earthquake & Tsunami: 2011
Thank You!Please view our Donor Appreciation Video marking the two-year anniversary of the Tohoku disaster. |
TWO-YEAR PROGRESS REPORTSee what we’ve done over the past 12 months during the second year of recovery work in Tohoku. This report outlines each project Review what we accomplished in our first year. Here is a link back to the First Anniversary Report published by Give2Asia in March 2012. Click here to view. Make a gift today.
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One-Year Later: Thailand Flood Relief Fund 2011
INTRODUCTION
| An unusually heavy monsoon season followed by Tropical Storm Nock-ten in late July 2011 led to the worst flooding in Thailand in over 50 years. During the fall of 2011, 65 of Thailands 77 provinces were affected as flooding spread across northern, northeastern and central Thailand, including the capital, Bangkok. By January 2012 when the floods finally receded, 815 people had been killed and 13.6 million people were affected. [Read more...] |
Disaster Report: Philippines Typhoon Relief 2011 – One Year Later
Flash floods caused by Typhoon Washi were exacerbated by deforestation and mining in the local region of Mindanao, Philippines and killed 1,200. Photo: Reuters.
INTRODUCTION
In September of 2011, Typhoon Nesat battered the Philippines and its capital, Manila, with rains and 105 mile-per-hour winds, triggering flash floods. Over 100,000 people were forced to evacuate and 83 were killed. In December, Typhoon Washi, known locally as Sendong, struck Mindanao in the southern region of the country. Flash floods made worse by mining and deforestation killed over 1,200.
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Cyclone Thane Disaster Response 2012
 Cyclone Thane struck the Southeast Indian province of Tamil Nadu on December 30, 2011, destroying crops and leveling houses with 83 mph winds and strong tidal surges. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced from their homes, 47 people were killed, and approximately 200,000 thatched homes have been damaged or destroyed.
Give2Asia has set up the Give2Asia India Cyclone Thane Fund 2012 to fund emergency relief and longer-term response to this disaster. Give2Asia will collect funds and work with local partners to identify needs and implement efficient and effective projects in the region. Give2Asia has previously coordinated disaster relief activities in Tamil Nadu following the 2004 tsunami, and the severe floods of 2009. |
Philippines Typhoon Washi Disaster Response: 2011
photo credit: Punjabi News Worldwide
Typhoon Washi (known as Sendong locally) devastated the largest island in the Southern Philippines, Mindanao, in December, causing flash floods and killing nearly 1,000 people. Because the area’s natural landscape has been cleared by illegal logging and pineapple plantations, the immense rain could not be contained by the soil and sent torrents of water, mud, and logs down the mountains and through riverside homes and villages. The flooding left over 40,000 people homeless and the government has declared a state of calamity in the region. Rebel military groups, long active in Mindanao, have called a temporary truce with the government in response to the local suffering.
Give2Asia has launched its Philippines Typhoon Washi Disaster Fund to support relief and recovery efforts. All donations will go to supporting local responders.
DOWNLOAD OUR OVERVIEW
Click here to download our initial overview on Typhoon Washi (PDF 1.3Mb).
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Thailand Flood Relief: 2011
Photo credit: AP
Typhoons Nesat & Nalgae Disaster Response in the Philippines: 2011
Photo courtesy: AP
On Tuesday, September 27, 2011, Typhoon Nesat struck the Philippines, inundating the capital of Manila and leaving serious damages in 33 provinces mostly located in Luzon (north of Manila). Days later, Typhoon Nalgae struck the Philippines inflicting more damage and death. [Read more...]
Flooding in Pakistan: 2011
photo: courtesy Reuters