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South Asia Tsunami Relief Efforts
The community spirit of Olvera-Street.com transcends our street in Los Angeles, as we feel a great sense of horror and loss about the recent tragedy in Southern Asia.
 The tsunami is already the worst natural disaster in at least a quarter century. And the casualties are still being counted.
As of January 4, 2005, Reuters and BBC were reporting 150,000 confirmed deaths, and both sources indicated that officials expected the total to climb. The number of casualties is approximately the same as those who have died in the current Iraqi War.
For updated information on the tragedy:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/default.stm
To view an animated guide of how the
Asian tsunami disaster happened:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4136289.stm
To help survivors and their families of the earthquake/tsunami we have provided some links to relief organizations. Click one or more of the following to see how you can help:
American Red Cross International Response Fund
For Spanish: American Red Cross International Response Fund
AmeriCares South Asia Earthquake Relief Fund
Direct Relief International International Assistance Fund
Habitat for Humanity International
Médecins Sans Frontières International Tsunami Emergency
Doctors Without Borders: Médecins Sans Frontières Press Release
Oxfam Asian Earthquake & Tsunami Fund
Sarvodaya Relief Fund for Tsunami Tragedy
Save the Children Asia Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Fund
UNICEF South Asia Tsunami Relief Efforts
The contributions of the United States Government to the relief fund have been a topic of debate in recent days; if you would like to let Congress and President Bush know that Americans are supporting strong leadership in this relief effort, click here:
http://www.moveon.org/tsunamirelief/
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=18520
"When I was hungry, you fed me. When I was naked, you clothed me. For as much as you have done it unto the least of these, my brethren, you have done it unto me.” ~Matthew 25: 34-40
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