Red Cross Asia Quake and Tsunami Appeal
If you felt like doing something other than gawping at the screen as you watch waves destroy lives and livelihoods in Asia, then perhaps a little charity might be a way to do something constructive.
Here is the link to the Red Cross Asia Quake and Tsunamis Appeal in Hong Kong, Australia, Netherlands and in the UK.
Why is donating a good thing?
1. The immediate problem is sanitation and shelter affecting some of the poorest in the region. Money donated will go to providing these basic essentials we take for granted every day.
2. Many in the region are still missing and it will be an uphill struggle to trace missing relatives and friends. Money donated will go to aiding in that search for relatives of victims.
3. The disaster might have been unexpected and the death toll unavoidable, but the continuing disaster fallout is preventable by human intervention.
4. Managing and evacuating the tourists and holidaymakers does cost money that could otherwise be spent on local needs and concerns.
You can find out more about how your donations are managed on the individual Red Cross pages.
