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My Addiction
I am addicted to volunteering. This is my story.
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HODR: Project Reyenda
This is a short photo story on Hands On Disaster Response's recent deployment to disaster stricken Bangladesh.
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Challenge Poverty (with Save the Children USA)
Not all of us can put our lives on hold to fly to some country to help the poor. But I have, so why not tell me how I should help them? In this video, you can see that I've decided to team up with Save the Children USA. I've narrowed it down to five options:
- Build a deep tube well
- Build a pond sand filter
- Buy 80 Salter Scales to help fight malnutrition among babies
- Build a school latrine
- Repair a School Damaged by Cyclone Sidr
There is enough money to either repair the school OR do any 2 (or 3) of the other options. The sidebar info on the YouTube video has details on how you can vote. Not all of us can put our lives on hold to fly to some country to help the poor. But I have, so why not tell me how I should help them... more -
Women sustaining rural communities in Bangladesh
Flooding, cyclones and land erosion are annual occurrences in Bangladesh. From 1974-2003, Bangladesh experienced over 174 natural disasters. 2007 brought the South Asian floods in the summer, the worst flooding in living memory. Cyclone Sidr then shortly followed hitting the southern coast in November.
In a country where agriculture was their primary livelihood, and rural areas used to make up over 96% of the total population, they are witnessing mass migration to urban centres. Through conversations on a recent trip to the cyclone affected areas, I was told that Bangladeshi men are migrating to Dhaka and even abroad (such as Dubai) to seek employment such as rickshaw peddlers, construction laborers.
Therefore women and children are left behind in the rural communities. Industrialization is on the horizon for Bangladesh, and is an opportune time for empowering women to take a place in the workforce without denying their cultural and social traditions. Flooding, cyclones and land erosion are annual occurrences in Bangladesh. From 1974-2003, Bangladesh experienced over 174 natural dis... more -
Anonymous Donor Gives $130 Million For Bangladeshi Aid
An unnamed donor has given $130 million to Bangladesh to rebuild schools and storm shelters destroyed by a cyclone in 2007.
The donation, which was made through the Saudi Arabian Islamic Development Bank, has been called the single largest donation ever made by an individual to Bangladesh.
A commission led by the World Bank estimates that the Bangladesh cyclone has caused economic losses worth $1.6 billion. An unnamed donor has given $130 million to Bangladesh to rebuild schools and storm shelters destroyed by a cyclone in 2007. ... more -
Bangladesh bridge collapses killing cyclone survivor and injuring many others
This is so awful - just when they're trying to get aid to people something like this happens. As the homeless survivors clamoured to the food supplies a section of the bridge they were on collapsed. One person was killed and others were wounded. This is so awful - just when they're trying to get aid to people something like this happens. As the homeless survivors clamoured... more
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Bangladesh Cyclone
Cyclone Sidr is the worst to hit Bangladesh in 16 years. The death toll continues to rise from the estimated 3,000 people dead. Now the local people attempt to clean-up the devastation and mourn the dead. Cyclone Sidr is the worst to hit Bangladesh in 16 years. The death toll continues to rise from the estimated 3,000 people dead. Now th... more
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Mourning begins for survivors of Bangladesh Cyclone
More than 3,000 were killed, and the number is expected to keep rising.
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Aid Reaches Bangladesh
Rescue and relief has reached the remote parts of Bangladesh that were devastated by the cylone. Cyclone Sidr has killed at lease 2,300 people, though death tolls are expected to rise. The UK and the US have announced $5m and $2m in aid, respectively. Other nations are also pledging to help. Rescue and relief has reached the remote parts of Bangladesh that were devastated by the cylone. Cyclone Sidr has killed at lease 2,30... more
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Cyclone Death Toll Hits 2,000
The Bangladesh government estimated Sunday the death toll from Cyclone Sidr was now at least 2,000, and warned that it is expected to rise.
As flood waters recede, aid workers say they expect to find scores more bodies when remote villages are finally reached and the counting is done. The Bangladesh government estimated Sunday the death toll from Cyclone Sidr was now at least 2,000, and warned that it is expected to ... more -
The Cyclone deaths hit 1,700
"More than 1,700 people have died in Bangladesh after a devastating tropical cyclone ripped through the western coast of the country, and the toll is expected to rise."
"Cyclone Sidr, with sustained winds of at least 131 mph (210 kph), made landfall Thursday night along the western coast of Bangladesh near the border with India, unleashing floodwaters."
"The extent of the cyclone's damage may be much worse because emergency relief had not been able to reach remote areas"
"U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates was expected to approve plans to send up to three Marine Corps amphibious warships, with up to 3,500 Marines, to locations off the coast of Bangladesh to assist in relief effort." "More than 1,700 people have died in Bangladesh after a devastating tropical cyclone ripped through the western coast of the coun... more -
Cyclone Death Toll Soars to 1,700
More than 1,700 people have died in Bangladesh after a devastating tropical cyclone ripped through the western coast of the country, and the toll is expected to rise, a government spokesman tells CNN. More than 1,700 people have died in Bangladesh after a devastating tropical cyclone ripped through the western coast of the country, a... more
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Cyclone Sidr ripping through Bangladesh
Fiercest cyclone since 1970 which had killed over 500,000 people...
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Bangladesh could face new flooding as cyclone moves inland
Low-lying areas of Bangladesh could face more flooding this weekend. According to CNN meteorologist, the storm is "now a rainmaker, snowmaker." He says that "it's possible rainfall from the mountains will swell rivers" and could reach the already flooded areas in Bangladesh. Low-lying areas of Bangladesh could face more flooding this weekend. According to CNN meteorologist, the storm is "now a rainmak... more
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Cyclone Death Toll Climbing
The powerful cyclone that smashed into Bangladesh yesterday has left hundreds, possibly thousands, dead and thousands homeless. The cyclone is the second major storm in as many months, bringing misery to much of the country. The powerful cyclone that smashed into Bangladesh yesterday has left hundreds, possibly thousands, dead and thousands homeless. The cy... more
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Cyclone Sidr Heads North Towards India
The cyclone that has left more than 200 dead in Bangladesh is moving north towards the east coast of India.
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Hundreds Killed as Cyclone Hits Bangladesh
Cyclone Sidr brings with it winds up to 149 mph, heavy rain, and huge waves. Thousands have fled inland.
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