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December 31, 2004

Huge response to tsunami appeal

Topics: Southeast Asia Earthquake and Tsunami

The world is responding to the tsunami disaster, and the response is almost as epic as the disaster that made it necessary. The outpouring of compassion is heart-warming, and the compassion now being transferred to dollars(pounds, etc.) is huge.

news.au.com (Australia) From correspondents in London
December 31, 2004

PEOPLE worldwide have jammed phone lines and websites today to give millions of dollars to the victims of Asia's tsunamis, outpacing their own governments in their generosity.

Britain's Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) said it had collected the equivalent of $US39 million ($50.5 million), less than a day after launching an appeal on behalf of 12 top British charities.

The American Red Cross said that as of noon yesterday it had collected $US18 million ($23.3 million).

Finns lined up in the cold in Helsinki to contribute. The country of just 5 million people quickly raised $US4 million ($5.8 million).

Italians raised $US17 million ($22.0 million) by sending special text messages on their mobile phones. Even Amazon.com collected $US4.8 million ($6.2 million) in donations from online shoppers at its website.  Continue reading...

Posted by Hyscience at December 31, 2004 1:00 PM

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Posted by: EdWonk at December 31, 2004 1:13 PM

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