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(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Wed, Dec 29 2004
Helping Those Affected By The Tsunami
In the aftermath of the recent Southeast Asia earthquake and the tsunami that has devastated coastal areas, a lot of people are struggling to do something to help. The SEA-EAT blog is posting specifics on aid, locating missing persons and more.
I received an email this morning containing a pointer to World Vision. They're putting together survivor kits that include things like water, blankets and cooking supplies. I'm told their site is so busy that you might not be able to get there to make a donation, and that you can call their Donor Service voice line at 800-777-5777.
Another agency I'm acquainted with, which you might not know as well as you know the Red Cross/Red Crescent, is ADRA. They're beginning with these measures. I've met workers from ADRA and have found them to be both visionaries and practical people who get the job done in the best way possible when it comes to working across international lines and dealing with the politics of various regions.
If none of those appeal to you, consider one of these groups:
Doctors Without Borders
Operation USA
CARE
The immediate need from Americans is money. The agencies aren't being greedy when they ask for your money instead of your blankets and food. The logistics of getting items into hard-hit areas means relief workers will need to coordinate with supply sources near those areas in order to maximize the effect. It might give you tremendous personal satisfaction to send a warm blanket, but the monetary donation you give will buy many blankets, and will help agencies be swift in getting them directly to the folks who need them.
posted at: 09:35 | category: /Religious and Spiritual | link to this entry
In the aftermath of the recent Southeast Asia earthquake and the tsunami that has devastated coastal areas, a lot of people are struggling to do something to help. The SEA-EAT blog is posting specifics on aid, locating missing persons and more.
I received an email this morning containing a pointer to World Vision. They're putting together survivor kits that include things like water, blankets and cooking supplies. I'm told their site is so busy that you might not be able to get there to make a donation, and that you can call their Donor Service voice line at 800-777-5777.
Another agency I'm acquainted with, which you might not know as well as you know the Red Cross/Red Crescent, is ADRA. They're beginning with these measures. I've met workers from ADRA and have found them to be both visionaries and practical people who get the job done in the best way possible when it comes to working across international lines and dealing with the politics of various regions.
If none of those appeal to you, consider one of these groups:
Doctors Without Borders
Operation USA
CARE
The immediate need from Americans is money. The agencies aren't being greedy when they ask for your money instead of your blankets and food. The logistics of getting items into hard-hit areas means relief workers will need to coordinate with supply sources near those areas in order to maximize the effect. It might give you tremendous personal satisfaction to send a warm blanket, but the monetary donation you give will buy many blankets, and will help agencies be swift in getting them directly to the folks who need them.
posted at: 09:35 | category: /Religious and Spiritual | link to this entry
