A major earthquake, measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale, struck Yushu (Kyegundo) county in Qinghai province eastern Tibet just before 8am local time on 14 April 2010. The death toll currently stands at over 2,000, however local Tibetans fear the final figure could be as high as 10,000 and the Chinese government is playing the figures down. With local housing being predominately mud built, most have been flattened, leaving over 100,000 homeless.
Tibet Relief Fund's Chief Executive, Philippa Carrick, said, "In response to the huge concern shown and wish to help we launched an emergency appeal; perhaps something positive can come out of this tragedy. We will be co-ordinating with other charities who have strong connection and experience of working in the area that has been affected and monies raised will be used to help local people rebuild a sustainable future in the aftermath of this disaster.
"Natural calamities are always heartbreaking; that this has happened in such a poor and remote area of Tibet, where people were already struggling against poverty and ill-health and there is little in the way of hope or help, is even more distressing. With the death toll rising, thousands of people are facing loss and further real hardship and suffering, with families left without much shelter in temperatures that drop to below freezing overnight."
For up-to-date information please visit:
http://www.tibetsociety.com/content/view/113
For full text of Tibet Relief Fund's Press release:
http://www.tibetrelieffund.co.uk/home/140410-press-release-yushu-earthquake-/
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Keep up the great work with love from Climb For Tibet Donation by Peter Hammond on 20/07/10 |
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Glad to be able to give. Donation by Emyr Owen on 06/07/10 |
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Much love from "Climb For Tibet" Donation by Peter Hammond on 30/04/10 |
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Hi Paul and Katie, here is the £250 from the fundraiser.Cheers, Fiona : ) Donation by Fiona Sheahan on 26/04/10 |
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May the supreme jewel boddhichitta arise and bless all. Om Mani Pad Me hum Donation by Namtse on 26/04/10 |
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So sad to learn of this tragedy. I hope you reach your target asap and that help reaches those affected in time. Donation by Neil Groat on 25/04/10 |
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in solidarity Donation by Alex Burch on 25/04/10 |
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Donation by Carol Brown on 24/04/10 |
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I pray this small donation will be helpful to my brothers and sisters going through such difficult times in Tibet. May you all be safe, healthy. Donation by Kloie Picot on 24/04/10 |
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Donation by sue haynes on 23/04/10 |
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May help be able to reach those who needed help in the speed of light Donation by Jenny Chuang Mann on 22/04/10 |
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If only it was as easy to make Tibet free! Donation by Carole Dixon on 21/04/10 |
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Donation by Annemarie Derrick on 21/04/10 |
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Thinking of you all in your sad situation Donation by Karen Tritton on 20/04/10 |
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Prayers for Tibet ♥ Donation by Laura Boomer on 16/04/10 |
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| Total Raised: | £56,502.60 |
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