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Red Cross May 2008
Tens of thousands of people have been killed or injured by the devastating earthquake that struck south west China on 12 May. Many more have lost their homes and the death toll continues to rise.
The epicentre of the 7.9 magnitude quake was Wenchuan County in Sichuan Province, with another seven provinces affected. [...]

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We are pleased to announce that Dusty Traveller and our sister site What’s the recipe today Jim? are taking part in this years Menu for Hope Charity raffle raising money for WFP school lunch program in Lesotho, Africa.
By entering the auction you will not only be helping the Lesotho community but you could [...]

Bangladesh Cyclone Appeal - November 2007
Red Cross
A severe cyclone in Bangladesh has claimed almost three thousand lives. More than 18,000 people have been injured and thousands more are still missing.
Cyclone Sidr, which hit on 15 November, triggered a tidal surge that devastated three coastal towns and forced the evacuation of almost a million people.

Mogilino, Bulgaria - November 2007
(Documentary director Kate Blewett)
Those of you who watched the documentary “Bulgaria’s Abandoned Children” shown on BBC2 Sunday 18 November would no doubt be left shocked and disturbed by their plight.
Most of these children have never stepped foot out side since entering the institution. They spend their days rocking back and [...]

07 September 2007
WW4 Report
From the University of Arizona Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program via the Rainforest Foundation:
On September 4, 2007, Hurricane Felix hit land on the Northeast Coast of Nicaragua as a level 5 hurricane. Initial reports have told the story of the eye of the hurricane passing directly over Awas [...]

The British Red Cross has launched the Asia Floods Appeal in response to devastating floods that have brought misery to millions.
As many as five million people have been evacuated in China, which is experiencing some of its worst flooding in more than 50 years. And the continuous monsoon rains and cyclones have caused misery [...]

Bacalar, Mexico - August 2007
Elaine Hunter - co ordinator, Relief Bacalar
Hi Everyone,
I thought I’d give you a quick update after Hurricane Dean. Please share this with any other family or friends you know may be concerned about our safety.
Bacalar took the brunt of the Category 5 hurricane early Tues. morning (1-7 a.m. was the most [...]