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E.LA
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earthquake – help
I got sleepless with the problem of the earthquake and all the problems now in Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia. I was thinking: We – in Proz – are an international community with people from all over the world. And now there is a problem which effects people surely from a lot of countries all over the world. Perhaps we could help in one way or another – I do not know in which way. Perhaps somebody else has an idea HOW.
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I got sleepless with the problem of the earthquake and all the problems now in Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia. I was thinking: We – in Proz – are an international community with people from all over the world. And now there is a problem which effects people surely from a lot of countries all over the world. Perhaps we could help in one way or another – I do not know in which way. Perhaps somebody else has an idea HOW.
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| | | | | | Rahi Moosavi 
Canada
Local time: 18:28
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Could we set up an aid fund of some sort?
| | | | Csaba Ban
Hungary
Local time: 00:28
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| Proposal: Proz.com Tsunami Pledge Fund | Dec 29, 2004 |
I am prepared to donate anyway to tsunami-hit areas. If there existed a "Proz.com Tsunami Pledge Fund", I would be channeling this donation through this.
Perhaps there are several people at Proz.com who are willing to donate: we could as well pool our efforts, collect some funds and use this effort as a PR opportunity for our online community.
Proz.com could initially pledge, say, 10000 dollars. I think this amount could be easily collected from members willing to donate.
A sp... See more I am prepared to donate anyway to tsunami-hit areas. If there existed a "Proz.com Tsunami Pledge Fund", I would be channeling this donation through this.
Perhaps there are several people at Proz.com who are willing to donate: we could as well pool our efforts, collect some funds and use this effort as a PR opportunity for our online community.
Proz.com could initially pledge, say, 10000 dollars. I think this amount could be easily collected from members willing to donate.
A special account could be set up for this reason. When the amount has been collected, Proz.com could transfer this (or any) amount to relevant relief organizations or directly to affected communities in tsunami-hit areas.
In my personal opinion, about 40 to 50% should go to Sri Lanka and 50 to 60% to Sumatra.
Thailand receives by far the broadest media coverage, because of the large number of foreign tourists there. But in fact, of all tsunami vistims, only about every 30th perished in and around Phuket. Thailand will recover relatively easily, given its massive foreign tourism. India is much worse affected, especially the remote Andaman and Nicobar islands. Hopefully, with the backing of India's huge economy and its large overseas Indian community, India would receive relatively large amount of aid. Sri Lanka is severaly hit by the distaster, with at least one in every thousand of the island's population perished in the waves. If counted on coastal areas alone, the percentage is much higher. News arrive scarcely from Northern Sumatra, ut probably this is the worst hit region. ▲ Collapse
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| | | How we can come together in support | Dec 29, 2004 |
I agree we should come together as ProZians to help those affected by the Tsunami (and other natural disasters). Members have posted links to respected international aid organizations, and it is also good that some members have encouraged others to contribute to these.
(There is an exemption in the FAQ to the normal limited scope of ProZ.com for natural disasters. This is so that we may come together in support at times like thi... See more I agree we should come together as ProZians to help those affected by the Tsunami (and other natural disasters). Members have posted links to respected international aid organizations, and it is also good that some members have encouraged others to contribute to these.
(There is an exemption in the FAQ to the normal limited scope of ProZ.com for natural disasters. This is so that we may come together in support at times like this.)
The idea of having a ProZ.com fund is a good one, but for now, given the urgency of the need, I think it is best to let respected international aid/relief organizations handle collection and distribution of funds.
I have made my contribution via the Red Cross and encourage others to make contributions via that organization or the others that have been listed. Consider posting once you have--not to boast but to show support and encourage others in our community to do the same. ▲ Collapse
| | | | tr. (X)
Local time: 00:28
English to Italian
| more agencies | Dec 30, 2004 |
Another international organisation you might want to contribute to is Médecins Sans Frontières a.k.a. Doctors Without Borders - http://www.msf.org/ - if you click on "donations" at the top of the page you get the list of all the MSF websites by nation where credit card donations are accepted online (make sure you select the "tsunami relief" option instead of the general donation). They set up a specific fund and ar... See more Another international organisation you might want to contribute to is Médecins Sans Frontières a.k.a. Doctors Without Borders - http://www.msf.org/ - if you click on "donations" at the top of the page you get the list of all the MSF websites by nation where credit card donations are accepted online (make sure you select the "tsunami relief" option instead of the general donation). They set up a specific fund and are already on location with their volunteers and cargos.
Like Henry says, donating to aid agencies who have already set up funds is the best way, it would be impractical for any company that is not an NGO to organise and manage that. In fact even large companies that donate big sums send them via the Red Cross and the like.
Perhaps a banner or special notice on the Proz.com front page with a link to a list of agencies could be useful? (Something like on the Amazon home page). It could point to the CNN page with all the links, it's a rather comprehensive list:
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| | | | Parrot
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Traweb wrote: Another international organisation you might want to contribute to is Médecins Sans Frontières a.k.a. Doctors Without Borders - http://www.msf.org/ - if you click on "donations" at the top of the page you get the list of all the MSF websites by nation where credit card donations are accepted online (make sure you select the "tsunami relief" option instead of the general donation). They set up a specific fund and are already on location with their volunteers and cargos. Like Henry says, donating to aid agencies who have already set up funds is the best way, it would be impractical for any company that is not an NGO to organise and manage that. In fact even large companies that donate big sums send them via the Red Cross and the like. Perhaps a banner or special notice on the Proz.com front page with a link to a list of agencies could be useful? (Something like on the Amazon home page). It could point to the CNN page with all the links, it's a rather comprehensive list: http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/12/28/tsunami.aidsites/
My experience of them has been (Guatemala, 2002), they seem to be the fastest, with the least organizational problems, probably owing to their defined scope and priorities.
A big thanks to all who have posted aid and news links.
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Balaban Cerit
Türkiye
Local time: 01:28
Member (2004)
English to Turkish
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| Donating to international aid agencies is the best way now | Dec 30, 2004 |
Time is running very short for people affected by this disaster, as millions of survivors have nothing to survive on and road links have been destroyed in many areas on an unprecedented scale. And even agencies are facing difficulties in overall coordination, let alone individual aid efforts.
Yes, the list on the above mentioned CNN page is quite comprehensive. Taken together with a similar list on the BBC page noted below, people can choose among different global aid organisations:... See more Time is running very short for people affected by this disaster, as millions of survivors have nothing to survive on and road links have been destroyed in many areas on an unprecedented scale. And even agencies are facing difficulties in overall coordination, let alone individual aid efforts.
Yes, the list on the above mentioned CNN page is quite comprehensive. Taken together with a similar list on the BBC page noted below, people can choose among different global aid organisations:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4131881.stm
And the links posted by anjoboira (5th message from top) are quite comprehensive too, especially the first link.
A banner or something else on the ProZ front page is a good idea.
If there's any possibility that it will be of use, offering translations as donations looks like a good idea too (as suggested just below).
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| | | | E.LA
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TOPIC STARTER | Long-term view | Dec 30, 2004 |
I agree with Henry that now it is important to give a QUICK help and to make contributions to existing organizations.
But starting an own contribution channel would give bigger results on a long-term-view.
The idea with the banner is great!
I also agree with Csaba that most help will go to Thailand, but most need will have Sumatra and then Sri Lanka.
It would be good that we do not forget this item in the next months and make a “personal” Proz-c... See more I agree with Henry that now it is important to give a QUICK help and to make contributions to existing organizations.
But starting an own contribution channel would give bigger results on a long-term-view.
The idea with the banner is great!
I also agree with Csaba that most help will go to Thailand, but most need will have Sumatra and then Sri Lanka.
It would be good that we do not forget this item in the next months and make a “personal” Proz-contribution.
When I wrote my initial sentences, I was also thinking in the fact that we have an extraordinary LANGUAGE-capacity, necessary in international comunication.
I do not know a lot about the management of such problems, but if there is a possibility, we should offer TRANSLATIONS as donations.
Perhaps we could get together to make a useful network. This especially regarding problems which will appear after the biggest damage is repared, but people still will have a lot of problems to solve… ▲ Collapse
| | | | José Luis Villanueva-Senchuk (X)
Argentina
Local time: 19:28
English to Spanish
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| If you want to send help directly to Sri Lanka, India, etc... | Dec 30, 2004 |
From Rotary International:
India:
Send your check to "RI District 3000, c/o Governor M. Elangovan, M D., Hotel Sevana, Tiruchirapalli 620 001." For additional details, contact: Sd.Prof R Panchanadhan, District Secretary, RI District 3000, No 5, 9th Cross, 7th Main, Srinivasanagar, Tiruchirapalli 620 017.
Indonesia:
The Rotary Club of Bali Ubud is collecting donations of all kinds for the residents of Aceh in Sumatra, Indonesia. International donors are asked... See more From Rotary International:
India:
Send your check to "RI District 3000, c/o Governor M. Elangovan, M D., Hotel Sevana, Tiruchirapalli 620 001." For additional details, contact: Sd.Prof R Panchanadhan, District Secretary, RI District 3000, No 5, 9th Cross, 7th Main, Srinivasanagar, Tiruchirapalli 620 017.
Indonesia:
The Rotary Club of Bali Ubud is collecting donations of all kinds for the residents of Aceh in Sumatra, Indonesia. International donors are asked to send money which will then be used to purchase food and essential supplies. Please contact: John Pyle, Dirnah Bungalows, Penestana Kaja, Ubud, Bali 80581, Indonesia.
Sri Lanka:
Gehan de Alwis, Rotary Club of Colombo Regency, c/o Omega Technologies (Private) Limited, # 618 ½, Galle Road, Colombo 3, SRI LANKA (Office), Mobile/ Text: + 94 77 7368820, Email: [email protected]; MSN ID: [email protected]. The club has also set up a relief Web site at www.reliefforsrilanka.blogspot.com. Additionally, www.lankafood.com has set up a site for purchasing donations online. Donations will be routed to the Rotary Club of Colombo Regency to help the affected areas.
Thailand:
Please channel all funds through PDG Krit Indhewat or Miss Danucha Pumitavorn at [email protected], Director, Rotary Centre in Thailand, 32/f Ocean Tower 2, 75-82-83 Soi Watana, Asoke Road, Watana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand. Tel: (662) 661-6720, Fax: (662) 661-6719.
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| | | | José Luis Villanueva-Senchuk (X)
Argentina
Local time: 19:28
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| Buy FOOD and MEDICAL supplies on-line for Sri Lanka victims: | Dec 30, 2004 |
http://www.lankafood.com/disaster_relief.htm
Updated on the 31st
Keep helping... THANK YOU!!!!
"We continue to receive large amounts of dry rations from well wishers across the globe [through LankaFood] besides our own Rotarians and friends. Even after packing off sacks and more sacks this is how our warehouse at our Operations Room [Rotarian Bary... See more http://www.lankafood.com/disaster_relief.htm
Updated on the 31st
Keep helping... THANK YOU!!!!
"We continue to receive large amounts of dry rations from well wishers across the globe [through LankaFood] besides our own Rotarians and friends. Even after packing off sacks and more sacks this is how our warehouse at our Operations Room [Rotarian Bary's home at Cambridge Place] looked, at around 10 pm last night; 31 December.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60104382@N00/2751398/
We have received over US$12,500 worth of orders for dry rations from the US and over US$12,000 from outside the US just through our LankaFood link over the last 4 days. We have roped in several of our members to tabulate and process the orders and prepare acknowledgements to all of you sending in donations. Please bear with us until we tide over these few days to send you official receipts."
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Parrot
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| Great link, JL !! | Dec 30, 2004 |
Meantime, I'm still trying to locate a friend in Colombo... may have to yell for help, though, it's been 4 days of bouncing mail and trying to reach our contacts in common.
| | | | José Luis Villanueva-Senchuk (X)
Argentina
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| Ceci...what do you need? | Dec 30, 2004 |
Contact these guys in Madrid and tell him what you need. They have established links to tsunami-hit areas:
91.477 14 13 - Unión de Radioaficionados Españoles [email protected]
The Secy General's name is: José Díaz González (EA4BPJ) he might be able to contact friends in Sri Lanka:
President of the Amateur Radio Club there Victor Goonetileke, 4S7VK
Secretary: Kusal Epa, 4S7KE
or contact the... See more Contact these guys in Madrid and tell him what you need. They have established links to tsunami-hit areas:
91.477 14 13 - Unión de Radioaficionados Españoles [email protected]
The Secy General's name is: José Díaz González (EA4BPJ) he might be able to contact friends in Sri Lanka:
President of the Amateur Radio Club there Victor Goonetileke, 4S7VK
Secretary: Kusal Epa, 4S7KE
or contact the radio club there (I know they have established a network to find out about missing persons in the area). Sri Lanka's club: Tel: +94 (11) 2614098 , (11) 2853982
Try this:
SRI LANKA Radio Society of Sri Lanka [RSSL]
Address: P.O. Box 907, Colombo
Tel: +94 (11) 2614098 , (11) 2853982
Email: [email protected] , [email protected]
Web: http://www.qsl.net/rssl
President: Victor Goonetileke, 4S7VK
Secretary: Kusal Epa, 4S7KE
IARU liaison: President
Last updated: 27-Feb-2004
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| | | | E.LA
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TOPIC STARTER | Need information for bank donation | Dec 30, 2004 |
I was looking the different informations for donations, but for certain reason I cannot make donations by Internet. I could not find informations for normal transfer.
Is there anybody in Germany who can give me full information on a bank account I can direct donation for Sri Lanka?
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