Tsunami Disaster Relief:
A massive tsunami, the result of an underwater earthquake reaching a magnitude 9.0 in Sumatra has created one of history's largest human disasters.
Some of the hardest hit victims of the tsunami are Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Thailand, Maldives, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Somalia.
Incredibly powerful waves slammed the coasts of more than ten countries killing tens of thousands of people and causing billions of dollars in damage.
The human suffering caused by the tsunami will last for decades. Your help is greatly needed. We've provided links below to the most widely known disaster relief organizations.
President Bush has increased the U.S. commitment from $35 Million to $350 Million, with more money and resources becoming available as the needs of the region become clearer.
This tsunami has caused tragedy that's truly impossible to grasp. The vast territory affected and the huge number of dead, wounded, and missing is staggering. If you can help, your help has never been needed more.
Our prayers and sympathy are with the people of South Asia, Africa and all the victims and their families from around the World.
Tsunami Disaster Relief
American National Red Cross
2025 E St NW
Washington, DC 20005
https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation-form.asp
Mission
Governed by volunteers and supported by community donations, the American Red Cross is a nationwide network of more than 900 chapters and Blood Services regions dedicated to saving lives and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Led by more than one million volunteers and 32,000 employees, the Red Cross annually mobilizes relief to families affected by more than 67,000 disasters, trains almost 12 million people in lifesaving skills and exchanges more than a million emergency messages for U.S. military service personnel and their families. The Red Cross is the largest supplier of blood and blood products to more than 3,000 hospitals across the nation and also assists victims of international disasters and conflicts at locations worldwide.
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc. (CARE)
151 Ellis St NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
http://www.care.org/
Mission
CARE International's mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. Drawing strength from our global diversity, resources and experience, we promote innovative solutions and are advocates for global responsibility. We facilitate lasting change by:
- Strengthening capacity for self-help;
- Providing economic opportunity;
- Delivering relief in emergencies;
- Influencing policy decisions at all levels;
- Addressing discrimination in all its forms.
Guided by the aspirations of local communities, we pursue our mission with both excellence and compassion because the people whom we serve deserve nothing less.
For more tsunami disaster relief organizations, please visit Network For Good.
Where possible, request your donation be used for Tsunami Relief Fund.
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Tsunami HOTLINE NUMBERS
For information on relatives/friends in the affected areas:
India: +91 11 2309 3054
Thailand: +66 2643 5262 and 2643 5000; Phuket enquiries call +66 076 240 729; +66 076 216 118; +66 076 223 141
Sri Lanka: residents: +94 11 536 1938; tourists: +94 11 243 7061
Maldives: +44 20 7224 2149
Seychelles: +248 321 676
Hong Kong residents: +852 2829 3010
U.S. citizens: 1-888-407-4747
Australian citizens: Toll-free 1800 002 214 | 
