Home > News and Analysis > You are at: Appeal for Disaster Aid An Appeal for the Victims of the Cyclone in Myanmar (Burma) and the Quake in China: A Note from the Site Owner-Publisher Perhaps you would like to do your bit to "change the world", to lessen the misery of the less fortunate affected by the recent natural disasters. In keeping with the aim of our Web site of pointing our Guests to helpful information on the Internet in addition to what you find in your typical surfing routine, we have compiled a list of organizations (nongovernment or government, as indicated) which would welcome the assistance that you may wish to offer. When you get to the Web site of the organization of your choice, kindly do your own "due diligence", since unfortunately there are scam artists and "phishers" around who may wish to take advantage of these crisis situations. The list below is arranged in chronological order of posting within each geographical area. For the benefit of the world community, we are also linking to the "Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief", which has been signed by 439 NGOs [pdf] as of 31 Mar 08 (Principles of the Code). Last update: Mon, 2 June 2008, 07:50 UTC = GMT | 15:50 Manila, Philippines Worldwide: International Federation of Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies Medicins Sans Frontieres (MSF), aka Doctors Without Borders The Americas: InterAction--The largest coalition of US-based international nongovernment organizations (NGOs) focused on the world's poor and most vulnerable people. Center for International Disaster Information--Serves as a US-based community resource for persons looking to contribute to global relief efforts. It operates under a contract with the USAID's Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance and received initial support from IBM. Canadian Red Cross Humanitarian Coalition--It is made up of 4 Canadian humanitarian relief NGOs and serves as a unified voice during emergency response and appeals. Red Cross Societies in Latin America and the Caribbean Europe: VOICE --Voluntary Organisations in Cooperation in Emergencies. It is a network representing some 90 European NGOs active in humanitarian aid worldwide. DEC--Disasters Emergency Committee. An umbrella organization of 13 UK-registered charities which provide humanitarian aid in times of disaster. Asia Pacific/Middle East: Channel News Asia's list of Singapore-based humanitarian NGOs ASEAN--Association of Southeast Asian Nations Cooperation Fund for Disaster Assistance (government) Australian Council for International Development--An association of Australian NGOs working in the field of international aid and development. Emergency Relief Fund--Hong Kong government's way of channeling donations from its citizens to the victims through 5 HK-based NGOs. Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies in the Middle East (Red Crystal) Web Japan, a site sponsored by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has a list of NGOs, among which is the Association of Medical Doctors of Asia. The Japan NGO Center for International Cooperation has an updated list (in Japanese). International Burmese Monks Organization, or Sasana Moli, which means "crown jewel for the Sasana (Buddha's teachings)". Set up in Oct '07, it is an alliance of more than 50 monks from the US, UK, Canada, Singapore and Malaysia (News story). Council for International Development--New Zealand's umbrella group for development and humanitarian NGOs has a list of those currently appealing for donations who have partners working on the ground. Copyright (c) 2001-2008 Leonardo L. Sta. Romana All rights reserved. |
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