News Articles: January 2010
DEC Haiti Earthquake Appeal
To donate go to http://www.dec.org.uk/donate_now/ Sometimes when a disaster occurs, the usual in-country coping mechanisms do not have the resources to deal with the situation. The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) aims to provide humanitarian aid in times like these and our members rely on the support from the public to enable them to do this. Past responses have been overwhelming. Thanks to the generosity of the general public £13 million was raised to help the people of Darfur, Chad and Central Africa Republic, ...
Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Appeal
A devastating earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck Haiti on 12 January 2010, killing hundreds and affecting thousands more. ...
Red Cross update on the Haiti earthquake
Thank you to everyone who has supported our Haiti Earthquake Appeal. Red Cross aid is getting through, but more is needed. Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere and the long-term impact of the earthquake will be significant. The level of public generosity has been incredible, but the sheer scale of this disaster means much more will be needed. Please d...
Haiti Appeal Donate goods to shops
D onate unwanted goods to British Red Cross shops. From Friday 22 January until Saturday 13 February, our 323 shops around the UK will accept items donated specifically to the DEC appeal. Money from the sale of these items will go directly to the appeal. You can drop off good quality clothing, books, home ware and unwanted gifts at your local R...
Blankets Distributed in Bangladesh
The coun try is now passing through severe cold, causing hardship to the poor as they cannot buy costly winter clothing. The Rural Health Care Foundation (RHCF) on this occasion has distributed blankets to some deserving poor. The photographs...
