Total Contributions for The China Earthquake: $13.3 million (as of May 12, 2009)
One year ago, a major earthquake struck central China with a magnitude of 7.9 centered in Wenchuan County in Sichuan Province, and was felt in Beijing and other major Asian cities.
Over 85,000 people had been confirmed dead or missing. In the aftermath of the quake, 5.5 million people have been left homeless, with 3.3 million people forced to live in tents for the coming months and even years as rebuilding takes place.
The challenges that continue to lie ahead for these survivors require significant, sustained resources for delivering education and health care, rebuilding infrastructure, and restoring local economies, in addition to ensuring basic needs are met, such as clean water and food.
Give2Asia is focused on supporting relief efforts by local Chinese organizations for education reconstruction, humanitarian relief, medical support, and reconstruction of housing, agricultural activity and small business recovery. Tax deductible donations from US and Canadian citizens are are being accepted at Give2Asia's Disaster Relief Fund.
Results
Download our Interim Report, dated May 12, 2009, which includes details on projects funded in the first year following the earthquake.
Partnering for China Recovery
We welcome new partners in the effort to help earthquake survivors. To discuss ways to fund specific projects and initiate new programs for this cause, please contact Gillian Yeoh at Give2Asia:
