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Disaster
Relief
In the last couple of weeks Asia has experienced natural
disasters of massive proportions. As the death toll rises, we must act now, or
even again, to alleviate the suffering of those affected.
UMA feels it is important to donate through
experienced and reputable charities that will manage and employ the funds on
the ground. Thank you to our UMA members who suggested the following
organisations. And thank you for generous support and spreading the word to
your friends! All the organisations below accept credit card donations so our
alumni and friends all over the world can donate easily too.
**** InterClub Alumni Charity Mixer in aid of Sichuan Earthquake Relief on
Thursday 19 May. For details click here ****
Sichuan Earthquake:
 World Vision Hong Kong are already on-site in Sichuan
distributing food and shelter.
How
to donate:
https://www.worldvision.org.hk/donation/otherdonation.asp
The Hong
Kong Red Cross have sent out a medical team to help attend the injured, as
well as providing clean water and food:
How to donate:
http://www.redcross.org.hk/donationhkrc/eng/person01.htm
Sowers
Action is a charity organisation which focuses on improving education in
Mainland China. They are planning to raise HKD 78,000,000 to help re-build schools
in China and provide necessary resources for the children in need. (Note: Fortunately
that none of the schools built by Sowers have collapsed due to the earthquake.)
How
to donate:
http://www.sowers.org.hk/search/rd?id=2402
UNICEF has been on the
ground in Sichuan since 1979, principally working on childhood development projects.
Immediately after the earthquake struck, they despatched a first consignment of
medical supplies, safe drinking water, quilts, tents, and educational kits to
the stricken areas. In any disaster, children unfortunately are usually the
most vulnerable group. Temporary shelters are being set up to provide a safe
and caring environment for the affected ones with the aim of getting them back
to some form of normality in school life as a first priority. Next comes the
counselling needed in helping them overcome the trauma of witnessing the loss of
parents, homes, and friends. UNICEF will be providing the training and support
to the local professionals in this aspect. UNICEF will also help with the
reprovisioning of schools and primary health care facilities in the longer
term.
How
to donate:
Donations are gratefully accepted over the
phone +852-2833 6139 and through their website. UNICEF
are equally working in Myanmar
to assist the cyclone and subsequent flood victims.
Myanmar (Burma) Nargis Cyclone:
 World
Vision Hong Kong staff are helping to provide fresh water, food and
shelter.
How
to donate:
https://www.worldvision.org.hk/donation/otherdonation.asp
AVAAZ
are raising funds for the International Burmese Monks Organization and related
groups so that aid can easier by-pass the military regime and be distributed by
the monks directly to the people in need.
How
to donate:
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/burma_cyclone/
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