Earthquakes
Singapore's military played a vital role in assisting with the relief efforts following the devastating earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. Two Republic of Singapore Air Force C-130 military transport aircraft were dispatched to transport bottled water, welfare supplies, and a decontamination team to the affected area. The aircraft
Earthquakes
The Australian Government has swiftly deployed a team of 25 medical professionals to Christchurch to provide assistance to those affected by the recent earthquake. The Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT) includes doctors, nurses, and surgeons, who will operate from Christchurch hospital and scope suitable locations for a field hospital. In
Floods
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is providing crucial winter aid to flood-affected communities in Pakistan, amidst plummeting temperatures and dense fog. As of the current week, UNHCR has distributed 702 winter kits in Punjab, with plans to reach an additional 217,000 people in the province. In
Floods
Eton Institute, a leading language institute in the UAE, has launched a unique Facebook campaign to raise money for the victims of Australia's recent flood disaster. The institute will donate 1 Australian Dollar (AUD) for every new member who clicks "Like" on its official Facebook page
Floods
Cricket star Kevin Pietersen has shown his support for the Queensland flood relief operation by staging a personal auction on eBay to raise money for the victims. The auction includes a package of one of the bats he used during the Ashes success and the shirt he wore on the
Floods
Australian banks and insurers are providing emergency relief packages to customers affected by the recent floods in New South Wales and Queensland. The Australian Bankers' Association and the Financial Services Council have announced measures to give fast relief to communities hurt by the floods. These measures include deferring home
Floods
Australians have demonstrated remarkable generosity in donating to the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal, with the appeal now standing at $17.8 million. Contributions from individual Australians, governments, and multinational companies have been instrumental in the success of the appeal. Etihad Airways, Brisbane Airport Corporation, Santos, and the Chinese
Floods
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) chapters in Mindanao have been providing assistance to families affected by floods and landslides in various regions, including Caraga Region. In Surigao del Sur, a state of calamity has been declared, and the PRC chapter has conducted mass feeding and relief operations in Tago town.
Floods
The ruling Awami National Party (ANP) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has accused the World Food Programme (WFP) staff of large-scale embezzlement and nepotism in the distribution of food and cash assistance to flood victims. However, the WFP has denied involvement of its staff in such practices, stating that local NGOs may
Floods
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has partnered with the U.S. State Department's Pakistan Relief Fund and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide 28 million PUR water treatment packets to aid flood victims in Pakistan. The joint effort aims to provide clean drinking
Floods
UDT, a leading IT solutions firm, organized the inaugural UDT Golf Tournament to raise money for disaster relief for flood victims in Nashville. Held on July 19th, the event attracted over 100 customers and vendors to The Governor's Club in Brentwood, Tennessee. The tournament was a huge success,
Floods
General Electronics (GE) has stepped up to provide vital food relief supplies to Pakistan, hit by unprecedented flooding that has ravaged 23 percent of the country's land under cultivation. The one million dollar grant has been handed over to the World Food Program (WFP) by Bob Corcoran, President
