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bus3
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In the US there is an organization that actually rates charities use of money. www.Charitynavigator.org
I don't know if there is something similar world wide. |
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sbergman
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If you give to the Red Cross, do it anonymously. It may not be as sophisticated here but once they get you on their rolls in the States, you get solicited every other day. Even their gift receipts include another request. |
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skyline5k
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Will pass on the word. Cheers! |
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Charity Contact information (courtesy of Chengdu Weekly editor; English branch of Chengdu Daily Newsgroup)):
成都慈善会向社会公布其联系方式。其开户行为：中国银行(成都)东城根街支行；账号为：国外汇入(8373)03265408408091001，国 内汇入(028)03265408091001；捐物地址为：成都市百花西路5号(市社区服务中心内)；捐赠及咨询热线：(008628)87030 103，(0086)13709008858(24小时接听)；传真号：(008628)87030102。
Chengdu Charity Federation has publicized contact to the institution
Bank: Bank of China, Dongchenggen Sub-branch
Account Number: overseas/ (8373)03265408408091001, domestic/ (028)03265408091001
Material assistance: #5 West Baihua Road, Chengdu
Hotline: (008628)87030103，(0086)13709008858 (around-the-clock service)
Fax: (008628)87030102
成都市的慈善机构
Other charity organizations:
成都市红十字协会，地址: 成都市大慈寺路17号商会大厦市红十字会 邮编: 610016 电话: (028)86658913
Red Cross Chengdu
Address: #17 Dacisi Road (next to the Dacisi Monastery), Postcode: 610016, Tel: (028)86658913
成都SOS儿童村地址：四川省成都市金牛区营门口乡花照壁街
邮编：610036 电话028-7533961 7577054
传真：028-7528890 联系人：夏先生 邱小姐
电子邮件：xialinhua@soscd.org
SOS Children’s Village of Chengdu, Huazhaobi Street, Yingmenkou, Jinniu District, Chengdu
Postcode: 610036, Tel: 028-7533961 7577054
Fax: 028-7528890 to Mr. Xia, Ms. Qiu
Email: xialinhua@soscd.org
成都市接收捐赠工作站 地址：机投镇机投村4组
电话：87427991 87440996
Chengdu Office of Material Assistance
Unit 4 of Jitou Village, Jitou Township
Tel: 87427991 87440996
成都市救助站 地址：多宝寺路1号 电话：84713608
Chengdu Humanistic Salvation Station
Address: #1 Duobaosi Road, Tel: 84713608
成都晚报和民政局捐助点，地址：庆云南街19号成都晚报社三楼行管办(86626662)
Material donation spot by Chengdu Evening News and Chengdu Civil Affairs Bureau
Address: Third Floor of Chengdu Daily Group, #19 South Qingyun Street (Tel: 86626662)
你可以通过下面的电话咨询:
Or you can contact the following telephone numbers for consultancy
四川电视台新闻频道:
85555046
News Channel of Sichuan TV, Tel: 85555046
成都全接触:
84321999 84321888
Live in Chengdu (a news channel of Chengdu TV)
Tel: 84321999, 84321888
成都市救助站及各大分站联系电话和地址
1 成都市救助管理站 84713608 外东多宝寺路1号
2 金牛区救助管理分站 87517006 87516986 土桥镇金周路70号附1号
3 金牛区东二路社区救助点 83358903 北站东一路10号
4 成华区救助管理分站 84446135 水碾河北三街2号
5 成华区经华社区救助点 84461413 经华北路16号
6 锦江区救助管理分站 84422776 水井街18号
Chengdu Humanistic Salvation Station and its subsidiaries:
1, Chengdu Humanistic Salvation Station, #1 Duobaosi Road, Tel: 84713608
2, Jinniu Subsidiary, No.1 of #70 Jinzhou Road, Tuqiao Township, Tel: 87517006, 87516986
3, Dong’er Road Community Station, Jinniu District, #10 Dongyi Road of North Chengdu Railway Station, Tel: 83358903
4, Chenghua Subsidiary, #2 Third North Shuinianhe Street, Tel: 84446135
5, Jinghua Community Station, #16 North Jinghua Road, Tel: 84461413
6, Jinjiang Subsidiary, #18 Shuijing Street, Tel: 84422776 |
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oh_the_darkness
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May 15, 2008 - 04:47 PM |
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The earthquake victims need help and fast. For those victims trapped in destroyed buildings, every hour that goes by diminishes their chances of survival. We all know that Giant Pandas are reputed to have the best sense of smell of any "domesticated" animal second only to the Norwegian Black Rat. I find it incredible that the 44 captive and 148 newly released captive bred Giant Pandas, that are located in Sichuan only 60km from the epicenter of the earthquake, are not being used in the rescue efforts of the victims still trapped buried alive. I do not want to sound racist at all as I am not, or critical of the government which I am not at all, but I suspect the authorities are more worried about these National Treasures being injured climbing amongst the destroyed buildings, than the people trapped beneath the buildings. This should not be a real issue as 2 pairs of modified sturdy climbing boots will give sufficient protection for the pandas feet from nails and broken metal. Food also should not be a problem as a friend of mine who worked with these Giant Pandas estimates that 4x 20T truck would hold sufficient bamboo to fee 192 pandas for 4 days. It is time to stop this procrastination and get some meaniful assistance for the earthquake victims. |
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DesertSpider
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May 15, 2008 - 04:54 PM |
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^ Yes, you are a moron. How many people will die as the Pandas are taken to S&R Training ? What you want to put untrained animals in the middle of a natural disaster to do what ? Sleep ? Eat ?
Please, be like the panda and don't procreate on your own. |
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DesertSpider
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The Chinese military is more than capable of dealing with this situation, probably more so than any other place on Earth - add millions and millions of people to the equation and start digging / looking for survivors.... as crazy as it sounds probably better here than anywhere else (in terms of manpower). |
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oh_the_darkness
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May 15, 2008 - 04:59 PM |
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^ Yes, you are a moron. How many people will die as the Pandas are taken to S&R Training ? What you want to put untrained animals in the middle of a natural disaster to do what ? Sleep ? Eat ?
Please, be like the panda and don't procreate on your own. |
Are you out of your tiny mind? Are you even aware of the skills that pandas possess in terms of seismology, irrigation systems and earthquake survivor retreaval?
They are the perfect candidates right now and they should be sent to the epicentre immediately. |
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Cambronne
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May 15, 2008 - 05:02 PM |
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I would be very careful with all those charities. Which are legit, which are not, or semi-legit... Which are CIA front organizations etc. Any suggestion the safest way to send money? Also it is probably not needed to send money for emergency relief, as the Chinese government and tens of millions of people are also doing that. They will end up with too much money, as happened before in Sri Lanka, Thailand etc. We better donate for people who are still alive, especially kids and their future. |
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hc
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May 15, 2008 - 05:09 PM |
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| Because the extent of the damage is pretty major, and they also have to take care of the rest of the country at the same time. |
Uh, I doubt that [not the extent of the damage], but the second part.
Seems like if China could get foreign nations to pick up the tab for the earthquake, it could continue to keep (subsidizing) the exploding economy.
Interesting twist in there, does China spend it's own reserves on it's own people or does it conveniently "delay" those funds, use foreign sympathy dollars, euros, etc. and keep bankrolling it's own reserves.
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Foreign reserves among other things are used to build infrastructure (which helps the country and people accross the board), couple of years ago some 20 billions or something were used to sanitize non-performing loans (which also delivers benefits accross the board), etc, etc, etc.
Also, it is common courtesy of any country, no matter how poor they are, to send help to countries that went through catastrophes. I remember the last earthquake in Japan Brazil sent a lot of money too.
So, perhaps it would be time to review a bit the notion of China = Government = Bad, which is very simplistic and ignorant. |
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oh_the_darkness
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May 15, 2008 - 05:17 PM |
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It might be a good idea to review the idea that Pandas = no good at anything except eatind and sleeping.
My god, stop wasting precious time and get those pandas in there!! |
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Oilman
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The US sent 500K USD as a gesture more than anything else. I agree no matter what a countries financial situation, they will most likely try to be seen as sympathetic to China's disaster. I feel sorry fo the people affected by this horrible tragedy, we are sending cash at work. Cash seems to be the best thing to send, I fear the blood will be too late for many. |
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uranus421
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May 15, 2008 - 06:37 PM |
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from http://www.redcross.org.cn/
Account Bank Information of RCSC (Red Cross Society of China):
RMB Account:
Account No.:0200001009014413252
Name: ICBC Beijing Municipal BranchDong Si Nan Sub-Branch
Address: No.147 Dongsi South St.Beijing, China
Zip Code: 100010
Swift Code: ICBKCNBJBJM
USD Account:
Account NO.:7112111482600000209
Name: China CITIC Bank Beijing Jiuxianqiao Sub-Branch
Address: C&W Tower. No.14, Jiuxianqiao Street, Chaoyang District，Beijing, China
Zip Code: 100016
Swift Code：CIBKCNBJ100
TEL:86-10-64319780 |
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sbergman
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At first I thought that the 500K was an awful pittance but, given our trade deficit with China, it occurred to me that we are probably financing a good portion of the Chinese army and their equipment. As always, I am sure it will be the American people rather than our government that makes the significant donations - perhaps as it should be. |
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p1atl10
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First let me say that I contributed cash at work today. They were taking donations in the Tokyo office. Seems catatstophes, especially earthquakes to the Japanese, transcend national squablles.
Will give blood next week. If it is too late for this catastophe, there will always be another
I state this because I do not want the next bit to be contrued as uncaring, cruelo and calloused...
I'm liking tha "Panda's to the Rescue Theory"
Modify some boots and get those big lazy boy's a-moving!!
(Damn near fell out of my chair I was laughing so hard reading that one....Good Job MOD) |
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skyline5k
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| Cash seems to be the best thing to send, I fear the blood will be too late for many. |
Cash helps, I agree, but it's never too late to donate blood. Think of it this way... the survivors of this tragedy will surely take a significant portion of the blood supply as it is now, which means your average Shanghai accident victim wouldn't have access to much of this supply. It may not be helping Sichuan directly, but by giving, you're helping to keep the supplies up. |
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DesertSpider
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Why is this back in Q&A when it is clearly a NEWS event and was previously there..... ????? |
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skyline5k
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Got the first info on what Library Project is doing here. Will put out something a bit more official-sounding tomorrow. This is from facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=30840496816&ref=mf
Library Project is www.library-project.org You'll know it if you ever listened to Shanghai Fox.
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Start Time:
Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 10:00pm
End Time:
Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 2:00am
Location:
Mesa Manifesto's private bar on the first floor
Street:
748 Julu Lu
City/Town:
Shanghai, China
While the Sichuan earthquake gave us an excuse to get out of work early in Shanghai, it destroyed the schools and libraries of 1,000s of children in central China.
Raise money to rebuild (and build) the schools and libraries for orphans and migrant worker's children. Help through the emergency by giving safe shelter immediately, help in the long run to alleviate poverty through literacy and education. All you have to do is come party with your friends.
All donations go to The Library Project, a trustworthy, transparent, China-based charity.
First floor of Mesa. They'll make the drink specials worth your while, and Andrew Polins will make the music.
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Don't thin your blood out too much though, because The Red Cross needs it. You can donate at safe clean places at:
Shanghai United Family Hospital: 21 5133-1968.
The Shanghai Blood Center (62758027, Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, use ext. 1854 at other times)
May 24–Thumb Square, 199 Fangdian Rd, Pudong
May 27–Level B1, Hong Kong New World Tower, 300 Huaihai Middle Rd,Puxi
Jun 15–Thumb Square, 199 Fangdian Rd, Pudong
Jun 21–Dulwich College Shanghai, Jinqiao, 200 Lanan Rd, Pudong
http://www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com/shen_l2c.asp?m=2008-5-1&sid=57 |
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yu888
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More than likely its been moved b/c Q&A section shows in the New Posts page and News and Opinion deos not. But I could be wrong. |
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yu888
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NO amount of money will fix this. http://www.npr.org/blogs/chengdu/2008/05/we_found_fu_guanyu_and.html
While otherwise your reminder of being careful would have been a good gesture, must you always pollute your posts with your conspiracy crap ? Geez, (the rest of the comments self moderated b/c calling you namesl both insulting and real, would do you nor i any good, nor will it help those suffering while I bicker with you) |
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tnmom
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May 16, 2008 - 07:10 AM |
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If you want to give blood and don't want to wait for a donation event you can go to the Shanghai Blood Center. http://www.sbc.org.cn/eng/
According to the website there are 20 donation sites throughout the city.
It's very safe - sealed sterilized equipment - and relatively easy to do. So round up some friends and go to one of the centers this weekend!
Edited to add that China does accept blood from those who lived in Europe in the 90s - unlike in the US. |
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qwer
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Shanghai Brat
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This morning we have received photos from William (real name) who we have sponsored from the initial proceeds of the Quake Sweepstake. William who is a qualified doctor is now in Wenchuan County assisting on the ground. The photos are too graphic and sad to include with this post. People are still being literally pulled from the rubble after 3 days - as of yesterday evening. Local domestic pigs are being used to locate survivors. There has been no talk about utilizing the Giant Pandas from the nearby breeding station. When questioned, William said that the estimated 200 pandas even if made available would not be sufficient in numbers. Across the county an uncountable number of pigs are being used to locate survivors, being harvested for compatible blood plasma and of course food. In one of his photos which was really sad, there were what appeared to be 4 young infants feeding directly from a suckling pig. It would appear now that the main issue to looking after the survivors. It is time to put aside the recent xenophobism that erupted over the Olympic Torch and contribute. We will continue to run the Quake Sweepstake until such time as some sort of normality can be ensured in Sichuan. God bless you all. |
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woaihuan
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Just walk down the street. "Blood bus!"
They really pester foreigners, I guess foreigners are more likely to give blood?
Anyway, they'll probably use my blood to sell to some other country and take my money to buy cars, so I'm saying no way on that one. |
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shanghaiceltic
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A man worthy of a Cambrone award.... |
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