Rapports

The Hague (dpa) - The Dutch government is to increase its aid to the Asian countries struck by the tsunami by 200 million euros spread over five years, Dutch Development Minister Agnes van Ardenne said Tuesday. ''The disaster is terrible,…

Every dollar donated to the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) for the South Asia Earthquake response will be doubled thanks to the Canadian International Development (CIDA). "We're pleased that this additional matching support will enable us to reach that…

Eight South Asian nations and Somalia were severely affected by the 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunamis (tidal waves) that hit the region on December 26. The world's most powerful earthquake in 40 years struck deep under the Indian Ocean…

INTERNATIONAL agency Oxfam has welcomed confirmation from Germany that its $680 million donation to the tsunami relief appeal is "new" money that has not been diverted from other crises. Oxfam is concerned that other donors, including the US ($350m), Japan ($500m), the…

Hong Kong (OP) - Now that the devastation from the incredible earthquake and subsequent tsunamis in Asia has become more transparent, the OMHKSEA is actively pursuing ways to help even more people affected by this terrible disaster. Immediately following the…

HARARE, Jan 10, 2005 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Zimbabwe launched the Tsunami Disaster Fund on Monday to mobilize relief support to victims of the earthquake and tsunami disaster in south and southeast Asia. An executive committee that comprise of representatives from…

OTTAWA, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Canada will give up to C$425 million ($350 million) over five years to help countries hit by last month's disastrous earthquake and tsunami, Prime Minister Paul Martin said on Monday. Martin said in a statement…

KUWAIT, Jan 9 (KUNA) -- Kuwait on Sunday decided to increase its aid to the tsunami-hit nations in southeast Asia to USD 100 million, said a statement issued after the weekly-cabinet meeting chaired by H.H. the Prime Minister Sheikh…

BEIJING, Jan 9, 2005 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Donations of Chinese people from all walks of life to the tsunami-hit south and southeast Asian countries have increased to 124.83 million yuan (15.09 million US dollars) by 4 p.m. Sunday,…

By Dominic Whiting BANGKOK, Jan 9 (Reuters) - As aid rushes in to Asia's tsunami survivors, makers of essentials such as biscuits and medicine are cranking up production, ensuring part of the billions of dollars pledged to help victims will…