ASIA DISASTERS
Emergency Alert - updated November 4, 2009
You can help
our local partners
provide needed assistance.
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Background:
As the turbulent 2009 South Asia Typhoon season wears on, the Philippines was hit with yet another severe storm. Typhoon Mirinae hit the island of Luzon early in the morning of October 31, causing more flooding to areas still recovering from the effects of Typhoons Ketsana and Parma which struck on September 26 and October 3 respectively.
Mirinae is the fourth storm to hit the Philippines in just over a month, leaving behind major flooding and sending many families back to evacuation centers they only recently left. In the aftermath of the storm families remain in critical need of shelter, food, and clean water.
Meanwhile, the people of Indonesia continue to recover from the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that claimed hundreds of lives and left thousands missing and homeless.
| LWR AND PARTNERS RESPOND TO THE CRISIS |
Lutheran World Relief is responding in both the Philippines and Indonesia through its membership in Action by Churches Together (ACT) International global aid alliance. In the Philippines, LWR and partners are working to provide food and other aid to more than 15,032 families in Manila and the surrounding area. We are also coordinating with the Lutheran Church of the Philippines to distribute much-needed food and household items.
In Indonesia, LWR is also working with local partners to provide food, supplies and psychological support to more than 1,000 women and children.
| YOUR HELP URGENTLY NEEDED |
Your cash gifts to the “Asia Disasters” fund help our partners and local staff torespond swiftly with aid to the people affected by this disaster.
The best way to assist people caught in an emergency is to give cash so that our partner staff on the ground can be most effective.
To contribute online, click below. You will be given the opportunity to choose “Asia Disasters ” for your contribution.
Your gift will be used to respond to the “Asia Disasters” crisis until needs there are met. After that, further gifts will be used to help LWR respond where the need is greatest. Please also consider making an unrestricted donation which will enable LWR to respond quickly to the next emergency.
During regular business hours, Monday through Friday, you may also call 1-800-LWR-LWR-2, or mail a check or money order to:
Lutheran World Relief -
Asia Disasters
P.O. Box 17061
Baltimore, MD 21298-9832
USA
INTERNATIONAL DISASTERS:
Editors: When listing organizations receiving donations for aid to survivors of major disasters outside the United States, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands, please include:
Lutheran World Relief, www.lwr.org, 1-800-597-5972
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Emily Sollie, 410-230-2802 (office), 443-220-3269 (cell), esollie@lwr.org
Lutheran World Relief is a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), individuals and parish groups in international relief, development, advocacy and social responsibility. LWR is a member of Action by Churches Together.
