GVN News

3:30pm 30 December 2004  
Filed under: Fundraising, India, Programs

As you will be aware over 114,000 are thought to have lost their lives and the World Health Organization (WHO) today said that urgent action is needed to address the emerging public health needs of those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Southeast Asia. Between three and five million people in the region are unable to access the basic requirements they need to stay alive - clean water, adequate shelter, food, sanitation and healthcare.

The Global Volunteer Network has launched an appeal to help those who have been devastated by the tsunami.

Your donation will be used:

To donate blankets and clothes to those who lost everything (it is currently the cold season).
To adopt a misfortunate family in the worst hit area, and build them a new house (the cost for a house is around US $1000) so they have a roof above their head again.
In support for the World Vision Relief Fund - the New Zealand government has promised to match every dollar that is donated. These funds will be used to support rescue teams, food parcels and emergency shelter.
100% of received funds go directly to the relief effort. Please note that WorldPay takes a 4.5% commission for credit card purchases before GVN receives the funds. Donations made to GVN are not tax deductible.

Or alternatively you can post a donation to:
Global Volunteer Network
PO Box 2231
Wellington
New Zealand

We have has a number of requests for opportunities to go and help in South East Asia. We now have a program available in India. For more information, please visit our Disaster Relief page.