As part of our end-of-year giving campaign, Give2Asia invites you to support our Disaster Preparedness Fund for China—a critical initiative designed to strengthen communities across the region in the face of increasing natural hazards.
With the growing frequency of climate-related disasters, this fund is dedicated to proactive, sustainable solutions that reduce risk and save lives. Through your support, we can expand our efforts to protect vulnerable areas throughout China from the devastating impacts of floods, typhoons, droughts, and earthquakes.
Widespread Vulnerability
In China, nearly every province faces the threat of severe natural disasters. Two-thirds of the country’s territory is vulnerable to flooding, while coastal regions are battered by typhoons and inland areas are parched by recurring droughts. Earthquakes have left a destructive mark on every region, further highlighting the need for a coordinated approach to disaster preparedness.
The toll is significant: from 1989 to 2018, natural disasters claimed 195,820 lives in China and caused an estimated $1.7 trillion in damages. Without targeted interventions, these losses could continue to rise. That’s why Give2Asia’s Disaster Preparedness Fund focuses on strengthening the capacity of communities to protect themselves, minimizing risks, and promoting sustainable strategies to handle climate-related challenges.
Our Holistic Approach to Disaster Preparedness
At Give2Asia, we take a holistic approach to disaster risk reduction (DRR) to ensure that our efforts are not only impactful but also sustainable and scalable across China. This includes:
- Conducting local risk assessments to understand and address each community’s specific vulnerabilities.
- Developing contingency plans tailored to regional needs.
- Establishing and empowering community-based disaster preparedness groups to take ownership of local resilience.
- Implementing mitigation efforts like tree planting to prevent landslides and soil erosion.
- Building evacuation routes and disaster plans to ensure people have a clear path to safety in emergencies.
- Coordinating regular disaster drills so communities are prepared to respond quickly and efficiently.
Our work emphasizes local collaboration to maximize the effectiveness of these projects, and we rely on strong partnerships to build lasting change.
Building Capacity Through Collaboration
The strength of our Disaster Preparedness Fund lies in partnerships. We work closely with local NGOs to train educators, government officials, and community leaders in DRR best practices. By empowering these individuals, we create a ripple effect of knowledge and resilience that reaches deep into the heart of each community.
Through Give2Asia’s programs, trained personnel can educate others, lead response initiatives, and ensure that when a natural disaster strikes, they’re equipped to act swiftly. From establishing emergency shelters to organizing community-led evacuation plans, our goal is to reduce the impact of disasters on human lives and infrastructure, creating resilient communities capable of withstanding and recovering from natural hazards.
Join Us in Building a Resilient Future
By contributing to the Disaster Preparedness Fund, you’re helping us equip vulnerable communities with the tools, resources, and knowledge they need to face future challenges with confidence. Together, we can transform the narrative from disaster response to proactive preparedness, saving lives and preserving livelihoods in the process.
This giving season, please consider supporting Give2Asia’s Disaster Preparedness Fund. Your generosity fuels essential training, preparation, and resilience-building across China. Visit our Disaster Preparedness Fund page to learn more and join us in creating a safer, more resilient tomorrow.
For additional ways to give and make a lasting impact, visit our End-of-Year Campaign Hub.