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Give2Asia is hosting a teleconference to brief donors, advisors and friends about relief and recovery needs and effective philanthropic strategies in response to the disaster in the Philippines on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 8:30 am PST/11:30 am EST. The call will be moderated by Mr. Joe Lumarda, Trustee of Give2Asia and SVP, Capital Group Companies.
Based in Manila, Dr. Steven Rood, Philippines Country Representative at The Asia Foundation, is monitoring first hand the destruction caused by Typhoon Ketsana, and the heavy rains brought by Typhoon Parma. He will describe the destruction, immediate responses, on-going needs and what it will take to rebuild the lives of those affected by the disaster.
Ms.Gillian Yeoh, Program Officer at Give2Asia will reflect on lessons learned from past disasters in Asia. She will also share how our partners on-the-ground are responding to the relief and recovery work.
Call details:
US callers: 1-800-920-7487
International callers: 1-404-920-1710
Participant code 16764888#
RSVPs to kuyenco@give2asia.org are encouraged but not required. For friends unable to join the call, information on how to access a free recording will be available on Wednesday, on our website at www.give2asia.org. Please feel free to pass this along to interested colleagues.
Taiwan Recovering From Typhoon Strike
On Sunday, August 8, a typhoon struck Taiwan, killing hundreds and causing damage to homes and businesses. Give2Asia is working with its network on the ground in Taiwan to address the needs of those affected by the recent storms. Give2Asia promotes the work of these local groups, which will be providing immediate assistance and helping with long-term recovery for these communities. Please contact Give2Asia at relief@give2asia.org for more information.
Green Camel Bell featured in Journey Across China Video
To read the entire article, visit: http://tinyurl.com/66qk6n
During the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, three teams from China's University of Bolton took a journey across the country, creating video, images, and a blog to tell the Chinese story. Their video in Team B, section 4 (http://journeyacrosschina.com/video.html) provides a glimpse into the industrial center of Lanzhou and features Green Camel Bell – a Give2Asia grantee. The video also includes a brief interview with the organization's founder and director, Zhao Zhong, and his Green Map Initiative.
Give2Asia Announces New Members to its Board of Trustees
Gina Lin Chu & Safi Qureshey to Help Guide Strategic Direction and Philanthropic Services
To read the entire article, visit: http://tinyurl.com/5lplfw
Laos Struggling for Something More than “Least Developed.” Charles Ostertag reports: http://tinyurl.com/67hker
The Give2Asia team wishes you and your families a peaceful and Happy Thanksgiving.
Dien Yuen attended "The New Economy: Investing w/a Climate Change Lens During Challenging Times." More at: http://www.rockpa.org/climate/
Dr. Losang Rabgey, Co-founder & Executive Director of Machik, visits Give2Asia today. Machik runs the Chungba Primary School in Sichuan province, which received a grant for its greenhouse project from the Sanctuary Fund through TAF-HK back in 2004. More at: http://www.machik.org/
Attending the benefit concert by Apl de Ap of Black Eyed Peas tonight in Los Angeles. More details on the Apl Foundation: http://tinyurl.com/59og34
The Saffron Revolution: A Perspective One Year Later from a Burmese Activist in the U.S.
By XuanThu Pham: www.give2asiaforum.org/
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