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01-05-2005: Tsunami Relief Efforts
A powerful earthquake and the resulting tsunamis have killed more than 150,000 people and millions more have been affected throughout Asia and across the globe. The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law understands the tremendous impact that this disaster will have on families, communities, civil society organizations and others in the coming months and years. Effectively responding to this disaster will be a challenging undertaking for all those involved. ICNL has compiled the below list of useful resources and links to assist those interested in directly responding to this terrible event. If you would like to share any additional links or resources to be added to this list, please contact us at infoicnl@icnl.org.
Tsunami Resources & Links:
- Responding to the Earthquake and Tsunamis in South and Southeast Asia – The website of the United States International Grantmaking Project (established by the Council on Foundations and ICNL) contains many resources including a guide to organizations responding to the tsunami and informative publications on appropriate disaster response.
- The Legal Environment for Donating for Tsunami Relief in India - This document presents an overview of various legal aspects of donating to Tsunami Relief in India.
- Relief Organizations Working in the Disaster Area - Prepared by USAID, this listing provides contact information for the many organizations working in the region.
- Grantmakers Without Borders - This network of funders provides valuable resources and information on improving and increasing funding for international societal change.