Earthquake Pakistan/India (x-posted to 10percentclub)

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I am really saddened that the horrible situation in Pakistan (post-earthquake) is getting so little media attention and help. We must be able to respond to all emergencies. I don't understand after showing such aMAZING compassion and cooperation for Katrina Hurricane victims...how we can let this terrible catastrophe go comparatively unnoticed. Why is there no donation button on Amazon? (just through that button 12.5 MILLION was raised for Katrina).Why are there so few major efforts? Are we interested in humanity or does Pakistan somehow not count? I'm confused. Many say 'Donor fatigue'...and that's another reason why I think the 10% pledge works...because you never stop giving...it's built into your life...and you feel 'on call' to help in whatever small way you can. With each of us doing that...we can allieve so much unecessary suffering.

All Things Considered, November 2, 2005 · "The official death toll from the Oct. 8 earthquake in South Asia has risen to more than 73,000. Relief agencies are making an urgent plea for more money to prevent survivors from dying when the harsh Himalayan winter sets in. Jan Egeland, coordinator of U.N. relief efforts, details current needs...." listen to the report

I decided to donate my 10% to CareUSA.org for their earthquake relief efforts. If you have any good ideas of how we can help, PLEASE post here. I'll try to compile a list of links. I think we have to raise awareness of this issue now. Winter is coming....these people are not provided for. We can't just turn away and forget about it.Let's try to help those that are helping...:(

start of list of links to help:
CareUSA.org
MercyCorps.org
UN Refugee Agency

Comments

[fragiletender.livejournal.com]

I've been wondering about this. Is it less real because it's not happening in the West? Are we just all reeling from all that's happened already this year? Is it racism?

That said, I am currently on such a low income that I haven't been able to even afford to give £10, let alone 10%. But if I do make some extra money from the craft fair I'm doing later this month then I will be donating.