DISASTER RELIEF EFFORT

 

Natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and floods can often come at the least expected time. Others, such as hurricanes and cyclones are increasing in severity and destruction. Typically, the poor are the worst hit for they have the least resources to cope and rebuild. When more impoverished states and poor countries face natural disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and fires, the cost of rebuilding becomes even more of an issue when they are already burdened with debt. Often, poor countries suffer with many lost lives and/or livelihoods. Aid and disaster relief often does come in from various relief organizations, rich countries and international institutions, but sometimes poor countries are still paying millions of dollars a week back in the form of debt repayment.

 

When natural disasters and humanitarian crises strike, communities are often devastated and left vulnerable, having little access to some of life's essentials, such as food, clean water, shelter, and basic services. While they must deal with the tragic loss of human life and property, they also have to face the uncertainty of seeing their livelihoods destroyed or severely affected.

 

The increasing number and severity of natural disasters and humanitarian crisis in the Americas, combined at times with growing civil instability, demonstrate that the need for disaster interventions will continue to grow. 

 

Chrp Global Interest Enterprises,  with the help area cmmunities, hopes to mobilize corporate, obtain private contributions as well as public sector grants, to support disaster preparedness, mitigation, emergency responses and to assist in the implementation of disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction programs.  

 

 

Proceeds through the partnership with established disaster relief programs will benefit the following:

 

     a.  Red Cross

     b.  Salvation Army

     c.   Other Local Natural Disaster Relief Efforts / Programs

 

 If you are able to donate money,  it would get us off to that fighting start to truly be involved withthe helping of every community needing assistance!  

 

But what if you can't afford to make a donation? Helping doesn't have to mean spending money. Here are some other things you can do:

 

• Organize a school fundraiser. Talk with your teacher or school administrators about starting school-based activities to raise money or supplies. If you're organizing a donation drive, check with the groups listed above to be sure they need the items you plan to send. Sometimes they get too many donations and have to spend money storing or handling the excess items.

• Organize a community event. Talk to your place of worship or a local community center (like the YMCA) about organizing a walk, run, bake sale, or other activity to raise money.

• Donate clothes, food, or other items. Check with your local community center or place of worship to find out whether you can drop off donations or if there's another way you can contribute. (Again, it's a good idea to check with the organizations listed above to be sure they need the things you plan to send.)

• Start small. You don't need a big group of people to make a difference. Every donation, regardless of size, helps to rebuild communities that are hit by natural disasters. If you want to donate money but can't afford to, let your family or neighbors know you are available to help out with small jobs to earn money for disaster relief. Every little bit helps! You could also think about donating later when you've had the chance to earn some money or collect necessary items. With the degree of damage in places like Japan, the need for funds will be ongoing and your contribution will be appreciated just as much later on.

 

It's also important to deal with your own feelings when you see people affected by tragedy. Talking to parents, teachers, and friends about what you see and how you feel can help you deal with the aftermath of disasters like storms and earthquakes.

 

If you go to school with kids from places that have been affected by disasters, reach out to them and offer support. They may have family members there.