existentialism breeds compassion
i mean
think about your individual experience. think about the times you've thought about life, the universe, and everything. tried to find meaning in the mundane. struggled to break out of the confines of your socialized accultured hereditary existence. maybe you have something to offer the future of our planet. maybe a thought you express, or a descendent of yours will be important.
then realize that likely over 60,000 of you were just lost to a wave.
jesus fucking christ. and the day after christmas no less.
donate what you have, man. please.
the source for information as it rolls in and effective places accepting contributions.
posted by metalife @ 5:53 PM
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Update 1: A message from a friend
I am writing to encourage monetary donations to any of the
organizations that are involved with the relief activities in South
Asia. Please scroll down for links to Donation Sites for the major
agencies (I recommend UNICEF, Save the Children, the Red Cross and
Doctors Without Borders). Donating cash to an established organization
is the BEST way to help. Please spread the word. Let's make it easy for
people to help. Just pass the email on to your friends and family.
This is a sad time. Please donate to help the unfortunate souls of
South Asia who have endured an unimaginable tragedy. The death toll
approaches 100,000. The news is not good. The funds are scarce and the
damage is extensive.
Even if you read nothing more, please READ THIS:
Drinking water, makeshift shelter and basic medical care are ESSENTIAL
for the survivors - and we can help the people get what they need.
1.Safe Drinking Water is in EXTREMELY short supply. Currently 8oz cans
of water are being rationed to people who live in tropical climates.
That is all they get. 8oz.
2. Children have been orphaned by the thousands. The number is only
growing.
3. Basic health care is not available for those that are most affected:
too young or old to care for themselves, those who have sustained
injury or are experiencing the dramatic shock of this event.
4. The threat of epidemic levels of disease will become apparent
shortly, once the shock of the tidal wave has lessened: there are dead
bodies everywhere, with inadequate infrastructure to handle them. Once
they begin to decompose, ground water will be further contaminated and
cholera, dysentery and other, much more serious complications will
ensue.
It is IMPERATIVE that we help all of these people. Cash donations are
the best way to help. Water Purification tablets and rehydration salts.
Plastic sheets. Basic food rations. Bedding. Donations will get these
things for the people that need them.
For those of you who are not familiar with details, the death toll in
South Asia reached 80,000 today and it will definitely grow. The
earthquake and subsequent tsunami of Dec. 26, have wrought havoc
throughout the countries which line the Bay of Bengal (just to the east
of India). This part of the world is home to some of the poorest people
on earth. Clearly Indonesia has been devastated. Other regions have
been decimated as well: the entire island nation of the Maldives was
submerged, and miraculously people are now trying to rebuild a nation
whose Maximum Elevation is 3 feet above sea level; the nation of Sri
Lanka was already at civil war, but the gigantic wave alone has left a
death toll approaching 25,000 ,while hospitals are damaged, and both
housing and food are washed away; the southern portion of India,
Thailand, and even as far away as Somalia on the East African coast
face imminent humanitarian disasters.
Update 2: Sources for donation
The List Of Donation Websites - Please Forward this list to anyone who
would be interested. Please get the word out.
I expect that people have different reasons for donating, I have
divided the selected donation sites into three categories: "Shelter,
Food and Water", "Medical Relief" and "Faith Based Initiatives".
For a more comprehensive list of sites (although many of these are much
smaller, less mobilized groups) please see this website:
InterAction
http://www.interaction.org/sasia/index.html#Details
These links will take you directly to the donation website for the
given organization
1. SHELTER, FOOD AND WATER
For those who believe in helping through giving, these websites are in
the process of accumulating funds for the
Save The Children-
An International Children's organization, designed to distribute
resources to children in need of nutrition, education, and housing. The
website allows donations for the Tsunami relief in particular.
https://secure.ga3.org/01/helpasia?stationpub=hp_radio_asia_earthq
UNICEF -
UN program for children around the world. They have already mobilized a
HUGE task force throughout the affected regions and have a website for
donations.
https://www.unicefusa.org/site/apps/ka/sd/
donor.asp?c=duLRI8O0H&b=277271&en=doJCKIOlEcLHKPOAIaIAKQMrFfIVJ1OxGcLIIV
OzEgIQK7J
CARE -
CARE serves the impoverished throughout the world. They have mobilized
a task force in South Asia for tents, food and drinking water
distribution. They are accepting donations to help this front.
https://donate.care.org/05/20130000/?source=170570040000
OxFam -
OxFam is an International aid organization dedicated to public health
throughout the poorest regions of the world. They are currently
distributing plastic sheets, food and water in India, Indonesia and
Thailand.
https://secure.ga3.org/02/asia_earthquake04
BAPS Care International-
An International aid organization whose parent organization is based in
South India. Website allows donations directly for Tsunami relief.
http://www.bapscare.org/mediacenter/announcements/2004/
tsunamireliefwork.htm
2. DIRECT MEDICAL RELIEF
For those wanting to help with the massive need for medical care
Red Cross International
There is a two pronged approach by the Red Cross - 1. Aid to displaced
individuals and orphans and 2. medical care for those in need.
Please select "disaster relief fund" from the options on the right side
of the page.
https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation-form.asp
Medecins Sans Frontieres / Doctors without Borders
The page is not working well, but it works sometimes (they assured me).
They have set up an Emergency Clinic in Aceh, Indonesia, and will
progress to Thailand and India/Sri Lanka as the the resources become
available.
http://www.kintera.org/site/apps/ka/sd/
donorcustom.asp?c=foIJKQMFF&b=89844&kntaw3112=4EB139C080494BBA8278103FCB
12916E
you can also try:
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org
or call:
Toll Free Donation Line: 1 888 392 0392
3. FAITH-BASED INITIATIVES
For those wanting to donate through their religion.
Islamic Relief Worldwide
An extremely large international Islamic organization currently
providing support mainly in Indonesia and India.
https://www.irw.org/donate/
American Jewish World Service
A large and well established Jewish Organization. They are accepting
donations for Tsunami Relief activities.
https://secure3.ctsg.com/AJWS/donation/index.asp?Item=167
Church World Service
A Christian Relief fund also providing humanitarian aid in South Asia.
https://secure.churchworldservice.org/catalog/display.php?product_id=165
Catholic Relief Services
Largest Catholic Organization providing relief in South Asia.
https://www.kintera.org/AutoGen/Simple/
Donor.asp?ievent=90705&en=fnJDIHMjF1IzEIOgG1IyFLMtGmISJPPnGaJEIVPyEgLIJT
PxFcIIJYOEF
Update 3: Can also donate easily through Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/All goes to American Red Cross
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