China donates $100,000 to Philippines

YCC · 13-11-2013, 05:36 PM

I actually just watched some of the videos showing the devastation. Do most of the dwellings in the affected areas made by woods.. or why most of them would be completely gone? Yes people there seems to need urgent help now.

dipstick · 13-11-2013, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by YCC:

I actually just watched some of the videos showing the devastation. Do most of the dwellings in the affected areas made by woods.. or why most of them would be completely gone? Yes people there seems to need urgent help now.

Wood and breeze blocks. However even the concrete buildings have largely gone. I saw a shot of a standard metal tripod like electricity pylon used the world over which was flattened and completely bent out of shape.

Koen · 13-11-2013, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by dipstick:

Then got on with their job of cleaning. Then they cried.

Its difficult to take in. You hope for the best.

You know life is hard without disasters, and in the Philippines they live with disaster its part of life. It probably took the film crew to break that essentially essential stoicism long enough for them to get emotional about it.

Cwbguy · 13-11-2013, 05:46 PM

This is the latest pic of my helpers's family house. Is the totally destroyed mess on the far right.

The mother is safe, but two uncles are still missing.

This is district 4 which did not even get the brunt of the storm.

No electricity, food or water.

closedcasket · 13-11-2013, 05:54 PM

Here is the latest tally I found. On one hand it can seem petty to keep track of donations and make them public, but in reality the posting of donations in public does result in people donating more (to keep face)....this list is obviously changing, hoping growing everyday.

AUSTRALIA announced a A$10 million ($9.3 million) package, including medical personnel and non-food items such as tarpaulins, sleeping mats, mosquito nets, water containers and hygiene kits.

BRITAIN announced a 10 million pound ($16 million) package to aid up to 500,000 people, including temporary shelter, water, plastic sheeting and household items, as well as military aid.

NEW ZEALAND will give NZ$2.15 million ($1.7 million) in aid.

JAPAN will give $10 million in aid, including goods such as tents and blankets. A 25-strong emergency medical relief team has already been dispatched.

SOUTH KOREA will provide financial aid worth $5 million and dispatch a 40-member disaster relief team. Korea Red Cross is giving financial aid worth $100,000 and will start a nationwide donation campaign aiming for 10 billion won ($9.32 million).

INDONESIA is to dispatch aircraft and logistical aid including personnel, drinking water, food, generators, antibiotics and other medication.

UAE gives $10 million to provide support and humanitarian assistance.

The UNITED STATES is providing $20 million in immediate humanitarian assistance and has sent a team of about 90 Marines and sailors, part of a first wave of promised U.S. military assistance. An aircraft carrier and four other Navy ships set sail for the Philippines from Hong Kong on Tuesday.

The US AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID) is sending emergency shelter and hygiene materials. It is sending 55 tons of emergency food to feed 20,000 children and 15,000 adults for up to five days. The U.S. EMBASSY is sending $100,000 for water and sanitation support.

The EUROPEAN COMMISSION said it would provide eight million euros ($11 million) to help worst-affected areas.

The CHINESE government is providing $100,000 and the Chinese Red Cross a further $100,000.

THE VATICAN pledged 3 million euros ($4 million), adding to $150,000 given by the Pope and 100,000 euros ($134,000) by Catholic charity Caritas.

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, a U.S.-based aid agency, will dispatch an emergency team and has launched a $10 million appeal for aid.

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES is strengthening its teams with an additional 30 people including medical personnel, logisticians and psychologists. MSF is also sending 200 tonnes of medical and relief items.

THE U.N. CHILDREN'S FUND (UNICEF) is airlifting $1.3 million worth of supplies, including water purification tablets, soap, medical kits, tarpaulins, and micro nutrient supplements.

THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME is airlifting 44 tons of high-energy biscuits, enough to feed 132,000 people for a day, as well as emergency supplies and communications equipment.

The UN REFUGEE AGENCY is organising an emergency airlift to send aid and supplies.

THE INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT MOVEMENT is appealing for 87 million Swiss francs ($94.6 million) to provide 100,000 families with food, water, shelter and other essential relief for 18 months.

YCC · 13-11-2013, 06:10 PM

On second thought, after watching some videos, I think China should give them more. But then again, it's obviously the rather poor relationship between the two countries affecting the amount being donated so far.

Cwbguy · 13-11-2013, 06:15 PM

China is skimping out on aid to the Philippines and it's really embarassing

http://shanghaiist.com/2013/11/13/ch...aid_to_the.php

shenwen · 13-11-2013, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by HKITperson:

And equally amusing to see you frothing at the mouth just because this is China related and you have something to bash them around the head with.

If you can comprehend, my logic is simply that a donation is voluntary and no one is obliged to give anything or should be chastised for giving small amounts. I find it hilarious that people are getting out calculators and calculating how much China should be giving and in the process getting so worked up about it. I wouldn't care either if it was US doing this. Again, a donation is voluntary! You can't put a value on a gift. Bottom line, they had contributed.

Would you at say a school event seek out the wealthiest parents and force them to donate greater amounts and wish them dead if they do not do so? Would you get out a calculator and calculate the level of their sponsorship based of them living on the Peak?

Gatts, please tell me why are you and some others getting so worked up and indignant about how much China should be giving? If you are so annoyed about this, then please write to your legislator.

I will donate and help where possible and quite frankly I don't care what you or others give. I am more concerned that I have made my contribution to help others.

Get a grip!

Give up pal, you've been destroyed already on this thread