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Three natural disasters in five days have left the Asia-Pacific region in desperate need of support. Charities are providing emergency food, shelter and clothing to those worst affected, and are asking for public donations to help continue this life-saving response.
The Reed Foundation has pledged to double donations made through theBigGive.org.uk to these emergency appeals. If you are interested in making your support go twice as far, please click here to see the charities involved.
Please feel free to share this generous offer with your clients by directing them to: http://www.thebiggive.org.uk/matched_funds.php
Here is a reminder of how the disasters unfolded last week:
26th September
Typhoon Ketsana hit South East Asia causing widespread damage across the Philippines and also parts of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. It is estimated that 2 million people have been affected by the disaster, with 240 currently reported dead.
29th September
A tsunami hit the Samoan Islands and Tonga causing widespread devastation. At least 129 people have died, with many more believed to still be trapped under rubble.
30th September
Indonesia was hit by two massive earthquakes and has been declared as a state of emergency. 180,000 buildings are estimated to have been destroyed, including hospitals and schools. The death toll is currently estimated at 1,100.
Conditions:
Donations up to £1,000 to the seven participating charities made through theBigGive.org.uk will be matched. The pledge will run for a limited time, and will only be valid while the "Double Your Donation" logo is displayed on the participating charities' pages.
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