China’s biggest earthquake in 30 years: what can be done to help

As you will no doubt have heard, an earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale hit China on Monday 12 May. Centred around Chengdu in Sichuan province, the earthquake has had a devastating effect on many millions of people in the area.

Fortunately, no Audley clients, staff or partners in the area have been immediately affected. By all accounts the Chinese authorities have responded well to the disaster, mobilising the army and emergency services to cope with the fall out from the earthquake, though they have been hampered by bad weather.

Visit the BBC News website for full coverage and more information about the rescue effort.

If you want to help with the relief effort, we suggest a donation to the Red Cross, who have been supporting the Chinese Red Cross.
 
Audley is looking at ways we might be able to assist once the area has recovered from the immediate effects of the quake.