Typhoons, earthquakes, and tsunamis have wrought death and destruction in the Asia Pacific region this week. Hundreds of lives have been lost, many are still missing, and hundreds of thousands of people have been affected.
In response, the GVN Team has launched an Asia Pacific Emergency appeal to assist two communities in desperate need who are particularly dear to our hearts - CERV, our partner in the Philippines, and Samoa, the island neighbour to our headquarters here in New Zealand.
I urge you to please consider making a donation to one of our emergency appeals to assist the victims of these disasters. 100% OF YOUR DONATION WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE FUND.
> PHILIPPINES DISASTER RELIEF FUND
Typhoon Ketsana has rampaged through the Philippines, killing over 330 people and forcing millions to flee their homes. Officials have reported that 2.3 million people had their homes flooded, and 400,000 were seeking help in relief centers.
> SAMOA DISASTER RELIEF FUND
Disaster struck when a powerful 8.0-magnitude undersea quake unleashed tsunamis on the vulnerable Pacific islands. Four tsunami waves up to six metres high roared ashore in Samoa, travelling up to 1.6km inland - tossing cars into trees, razing buildings and sweeping its victims back out to sea.
Please remember that every little bit helps, every dollar WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE, and these communities really need us right now.
Colin Salisbury
GVN Foundation Chairman
Image courtesy of the Globe and Mail: A Filipino boy is carried to safety through floodwaters brought by Tropical Storm Ketsana in the Quezon City suburban of Manila on Sept. 26, 2009. Jay Directo/AFP/Getty Images
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