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

Loic Robertson May 13th, 2008

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.

 

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Burma Cyclone Nargis

Loic Robertson May 7th, 2008

We are relieved to hear that all our contacts in Burma are safe following the cyclone that struck over the weekend. As you will no doubt have seen there has been considerable loss of life and devastation.

Many clients have contacted us to ask what they can do to help the Burmese people. In the immediate aftermath we would recommend a donation to one of the following charities:

For more information about the challenge facing aid agencies read this article on the BBC website.

We will also be looking at ways that we can help with more long term recovery projects in the country. Given the current regime we want to be sure that any support is directed to the people who need it most. We will keep you informed of developments.

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