was just trying to find out exactly how much more money is needed.
the UN website says they've already raised the estimated budget of US$256M they need. in fact, they got a total of US$3B or more.
so, there's no longer any need to donate money for tsunami relief.
but if you really feel like you have to donate some money to save the world, do have a look around.
the World Food Programme (WFP), for one, is still in need of funding. they seem to be short of funds for many of their operations (not tsunami relief - that's already covered under the donations to UN). so lots of people are still going hungry. also WFP claims to be the UN agency with the lowest overheads and about 90% of donations go directly to the people who need it. for more info, see http://www.wfp.org.
Jen.
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Got an e-mail from Kai, Date: Mon, 03 Jan 2005 13:50:52 +0800
Subject: hello there.
He was going to Bangkok that night to
meet with bangkok friends and see if possible to volunteer help with tsunami aftermath for a few days. think i shud be back by next week or early by saturday..
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