China Law Blog - China's Earthquake: How You Can Help - Comments http://www.chinalawblog.com/ China Law for Business en Copyright 2011 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:44:38 -0800 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:44:38 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.32-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Gordon Thanks for posting. I've been unable to access Shanghaiist for most of this afternoon.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10813 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10813 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan SAM HOW WILL I KNOW THAT ANY CURRENCY, I SEND WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE RED CROSS, OR ORGANIZATION THAT WILL ACTUALLY HELP THE PEOPLE, AND NOT BE TAKEN BY THE GOVERNMENT, OR A SCANDLE?
I WILL AWAIT AN ANSWER, PRIOR TO OFFERING A DONATION. THANK YOU

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10814 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10814 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan S Yang Sam

The answer is: it will take many many years, maybe after several disasters alike.

You are right. And there is no accountability at all for these type of "government related non-govermnetal organizations". I was also hesitating to wire money to Redcross China's bank account because of the same concern.

My graduate education in a US nonprofit managment institute came out and spoke to me - trust your intuition this time. So, guess I'll be looking for some other vehicles that look more trustworthy. Will post them here if I find some.

But I still plan to walk in the bank next morning and make a wire to Redcross when I have no other options. At least they picked up phones pretty quick today, even the website stopped working for a while.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10815 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10815 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Flo You can give through a US organization like Mercy Corps, too:


They'll be distributing contributions through "local partners".

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10816 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10816 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Thomas Chow Sam,

There is no guarantee... for ANY non profit organization that is. Personally, I prefer Worldvision for donations, but they do not have a specific China fund yet. I hope they do soon.

http://worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/china-earthquake-20080512?Open&lpos=erdm_chinaquake_learnmore

Gordon,

Shanghaiist has been working again recently. I have been mirroring their recent updates on my blog, and I would guess that other blogs may be doing it as well.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10817 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10817 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Xin I'm also looking for a more secure method of donation. If you find any, could you send me an email at xcai@fas.harvard.edu?

Thanks.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10818 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10818 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Courtney Is there anyway to donate actual goods, rather than money? And what goods would be the most beneficial to the victims? Canned food? Everyday supplies like soap, and such?
I am a teacher in Hunan province, we felt the aftershock. I'd like to get my students involved in the relief efforts somehow, but I'd prefer not to just send money.

Thanks!
Courtney

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10819 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10819 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Crossroads To those questioning the capabilities of the Red Cross, and its GONGO partner in China, don't.

GONGO's in China have had a bad rap for a wihle - partly of their own doing - however, the Red Cross and its GONGO partner China Charity Foundation have a strong reputation and are honestly the best NGO at this point.

As this will be an ongoing issue that requires a lot of development work, I also suggest donations to China Womans federation, Poverty Alleviation Federation, and the Youth Development Foundation also be considered. Each will have a large need, and each has a a good reputation.

As time passes, and as my partners in that area report back, I will post more grassroots organizations and their needs as well on Crossroads.

R
www.china-crossroads.com

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10820 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10820 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan China Law Blog Thanks Richard.

Everyone, Richard Brubaker is extremely knowledgeable about NGOs and charities in China (far more than me) and so for that reason, I concur with him.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10821 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10821 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Shar I would suggest donating through the Hong Kong Red Cross. They have yet to set up a separate donating link for the earthquake, but judging from how fast they responded to the Myanmar cyclone and its track record for disaster relief efforts in mainland, something should appear pretty soon. You can also choose to donate online with a credit card, in addition to wiring money to their accounts.

http://www.redcross.org.hk/

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10822 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10822 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan jessica you could donate via Canadian RedCross if you want. i think they currently have set up a fund especially for China's earthquake.

US redcross has done nothing so far. you need to wait if you want to donate through them.

European said they'd donated if "needed". not sure if they'd really donate or just express sympathy.

donating canned food won't work as the gathering and transportation cost of these scattering donation is way too high than the canned food itself-- well, unless you could donate a ton and air to the disastered area.

good luck every one.

Peace for those who died,
Sincere blessing for those who are still waiting to be rescured.

the first 48 hours after earthquake is the most critical period for saving more lives.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10823 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10823 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan jessica ok pals. i got new info. tzuchi has been working in China for years. They said they won't pass on any donation money to Chinese redcross, rather, they'd purchase clothing and food and garanttee that 100% donation $$ would be passed onto the earthquake victims directly. They have their own workers in China to do this job.

you could check at:

http://www.tzuchi.org/

they also have an office in Seattle:

Tzu-Chi Seattle Office
12639 NE 85th St.,
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425)8227678

** Notice: same as for donations to other org, you must mark your donation as "FOR CHINA'S SICHUAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF" or the money you donate may be used for other purposes.

I personally do NOT recommand US RedCross, they levy heavy "process fees". so only a portion of the money would go to the victims. and US redcross would keep the rest.

** tzuchi would give receipt if asked, so you can have tax deduction for the next tax season.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10824 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10824 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan alan well,i am in xining of qinghai province,in china.it does not matter how the red cross does ,but viciterms in sichuan province need help.i sent some help ,and i believe that the red cross will cleanly help them,for that is the problem of life.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10825 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10825 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan poetryman69 bless the wounded souls of the peoples of Tibet, Burma, and China

I contribute through World Vision

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10826 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10826 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan sean the redcross online page can't open ? please
check it . why ?

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10827 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10827 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Jay yea, the China's red cross webstie cannot open. Why is that? I hate to donate without knowing if the donation will ACTUALLY be used as inteded, or simly go into some government's pockets. But, I seem to have very limited options, and Red Cross China seems to be the only one that is worthy donating to. I do NOT trust all other organizations, especially the ones in the US.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10828 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10828 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Leon I like the sound of tzuch. But, they don't seem to have an office in China? (Only Taiwan). We are sure that they can be effective there?

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10829 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10829 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Angela I am part of a non profit organization, Women's Alliance for Vietnam's education, and we are interested in helping the victims. I wanted to know if there was any way to help by donating things other than money.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10830 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10830 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Visitor
Does anyone know whether a donation to Chinese Red Cross is tax deductible in the US? Many thanks!

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10831 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10831 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Don Cartwright I am an American living in Chongqing. We felt a pretty bad jolt living 150 miles away from Chengdu, so I can only imagine what those poor people felt. My wife has a brother living in Chengdu and we STILL can't get hold of him! I REALLY want to donate, but I've been burnt a couple times on disaster giving, so I need a SECURE, VERIFIED way to give. I'm offering $100 initially, AND I'm building a website to steer people where they can SECURELY donate specifically to this disaster. Anybody find anything yet?

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10832 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10832 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Lisa T. My bf's father has actually been an active volunteer within the Tzu Chi chapter in the Bay Area for over ten years. It's a very legitimate organization that has direct and strong connections to relief organizations.

Tzu Chi is a Taiwanese based organization and I'm not sure why it doesn't have offices on the Mainland (politics of China I assume?)

I hope this helps those on the fence. I'm also very reluctant to donate to the red cross due to the fact that I feel my money is going more towards the organization than the actual cause and those who need it most. Hope this helps.

Lisa

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10833 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10833 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Jin totally agree with alan. victims are victims. help anyway you can. i just made my donation online through the china earthquake fund set up by redcross australia even though i am not sure how they will channel the money to the relief effort in china.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10834 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10834 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan connie i'm a student at a shanghai university right now and if you are interested in donating non-monetary stuff, it seems organizations are looking specifically for blankets and clothes.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10835 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10835 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Crossroads Dan,

Want to clarify something, and that is that NGOs have overhead just like every other business in the world. Reading that people are not willing to donate money to the Red Cross because they have an unacceptable amount of cost (Has anyone seen Red Cross China's cash flow sheet) is just poor judgment.

If the red Cross costs more money than my organization, then it is probably because they must invest significantly more in training rapid response personnel, buying tents, paying for plan tickets, establishing call centers, renting forward stocking locations, bringing on thousands of people to manage donations of food, medicine, clothing, tents, blankets, shoes, and so on...

And they aim to do this in days

so, if their need to spend more on their people and their infrastructure is a bit higher, all I ask is you try to put this in perspective... they are the ones that have been first responders for years, and there is a reason to trust them to get the job done.

R

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10836 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10836 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Robert It's truly wonderful and heart warming to see that so many people from all over the world (above) care about some of their fellow human beings in distress. Regardless of what may or may not have happened with T1bet and the Torch or Carrefour or CNN or any of that other stuff and regardless of who was right or who was wrong, even if it was all just a few days earlier.

Personally, If I didn't think the Chinese government had more than enough money and resources to do whatever needs to be done five times over (either directly or by financing some specialized Aid organizatons who may know what they're doing better in particular areas) I would think the next best option for me would be to go up there myself in person with either a bucket full of dollars or of yuan, or with the right sort of things all in a big suitcase ready to hand it out directly needy person to needy person.

That's the only way I would feel really sure that my own puny help would go where it ought to go. Or at least, where I may happen to think it ought to go (with a good chance of my being wrong) which is the best that anyone else can do as well. And everyone should also remember the Tsunami and its assorted Aid aftermaths both in terms of their successes and their debacles.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10837 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10837 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan bill I live on the 30th floor of a building in Bangkok Thailand. When the earthquake happened around Chengdu (in fact a couple of hours later) the light hanging from the ceiling in my living room swayed gently back and forth and I felt a bit seasick. It was the same thing that happened a few years ago when the earthquake at sea happened off Sumatra and the Tsunami wave later made it up to Thailand. I am not sure whether the sea wave travels faster than the earth shock wave or vice versa. This time the shock wave was obviously heading south towards Thailand instead of north. It's amazing the sheer power of these kinds of events. I knew right away something big and bad had happened somewhere else and probably quite far away because small but local tremors tend to feel different. A few minutes later there was the breaking news on the BBC.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10838 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10838 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Dawei Movted deeply! Thanks for the care from the bottlme of minds from all over the world! As a chinese ,i do not know how to express my feelings .I believe confimly the whole chinese people will keep the gratitude forever !

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10839 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10839 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan cluo You can try world Vision.
http://www.worldvision.org.hk/eng/form/donation.html

The World Vision, established by Dr. Bob Pierce, an American journalist, in 1950, is now working in nearly 100 countries, benefiting over 100 million people

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10840 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10840 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan sherry I donated money through American Red Cross:

http://www.redcross.org/news/in/profiles/Intl_profile_ChinaEarthquake.html

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10841 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10841 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Steven Thank you guys for donation and planning to donate, the account name is a organization name, not a personal name, so it will be safe if you send the money to this account, it will go to China Red Cross directly.

I felt really sad for people losing their life in the earthquake.

Steven

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10842 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10842 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Alan Crawford I live in Shanghai and am also looking for somewhere to donate.

My PA who is from Sichuan, by chance was in Chengdu when the quake hit and is still there.
I have asked her if she can find something local and trustworthy.
Communications are very difficult, but if I get something positive I will post it.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10843 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10843 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Zhi Huang In case that you did not know, you can mail your check to Chinese Consulate for donation.

Details can be found on:

http://www.nyconsulate.prchina.org/eng/xw/t434656.htm

Thank you for your help and kindness.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10844 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10844 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Yik The British Red Cross (BRC) has launched an urgent appeal to help those affected by the Chinese earthquake. You can make donations on their website:http://www.redcross.org.uk/donatesection.asp?id=81125

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10845 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10845 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Leon I have checked further with friends in China. The Tzu Chi (http://www.tzuchi.org/) organization IS a good one to give (in spite of the earlier doubts I voiced). ALL the money designated as for the earthquake will go there. They ALREADY are giving out aid packages there (I verified this with people in China), while others are just "planning". You can give securely with a Credit Card via their 800 # (1-888-989-8244). I am not Chinese, but I sent my contribution today.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10846 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10846 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Christine I'd appreciate if your webmaster can also list the mailing address of the Jiouxiang Qiao Citi Bank in Beijing on this website, so I can mail the check in directly. Thanks

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10847 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10847 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Steven Yeam Can someone please inform me which organization would be the best to donate for this unexpected crisis... I have lost trust in most of them as I do not know where the money actually goes to..

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10848 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10848 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan S.Yang Here are two grassroot donation links:

DOYOUHIKE.NET
An outdoor forum in Shenzhen, Guangdong. They accept monetary and in kind donations and will ship directly to Sichuan by volunteers, most of who are outdoor store owners, experienced hikers and climbers. Hopefully their shipping of outdoor equipments and necessities will help homeless victims in Sichuan.

http://www.doyouhike.net/forum/512dizhen/296659,0,0,0.html

China Merchants Bank - Shenzhen Jingtian Branch
Account Name：Zhong, Weiping 钟卫平
Account Number: 6225 8878 0754 0311
Inquiry PW：330321


BULLOG.CN
A wellknown grassroot RSS blog that holds different voices (not the tianya type)
is organizing donation and sending a group of writers and IT workers to distribute in Sichuan. It also states that if the government bans this fundraising, all the collection will be transfered to official NPOs (RC China)or refund to donors.


Alipay Account：huangbincn@hotmail.com
Account Name：Huang, Bin 黄斌
MP: 13911827749
www.alipay.com

PayPal Account：huangbincn@hotmail.com
Account Name: Bin Huang
(Foreign currencies wired from overseas would take a week and possible loss due to exchanging rate)


China Construction Bank - Beijing Zhongguancun Branch
中国建设银行北京市中关村支行营业部
Bank Accout：1101 0299 8013 0459 030，
Account Name: Huang, Bin（MP: 13911827749）

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10849 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10849 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan S.Yang A list of Centers for Disaster Relief and
Charity Donation in major Chinese cities, where ppl can send stuff rather than money to help -

Beijing 010－63562755
65 Neidajie, Ste 010, You An Men, Xuanwu District 100054
010－64001306 100007
010－62274355 100035
010－67162676 100061
010－63556360 100053
010－65024588 100025
010－62625347 100080
Tianjin 022－23520861 300070
Dalian
0411－7600251 116033
0411－7305075 116601
Shenyang 024－85900199 110012
Shanghai 164, Ste 021, Lane 405, Zhen Ning Rd., Shanghai 210018
021－62178200
Nanjing
025－6641399
025－4452064 210005
Nantong 0513－5514343 226001
Hangzhou
0571－85153959 310006
0571－87231115 310003
0571－87822624 310002
0571－85113846 310012
Fuzhou 0591－3250706 350001
Xiamen 0592－2063901 361002
Jinan 0531－2866179 250021
Qingdao
7 Minjiang Road, Qingdao 266000
Wuhan 027－82830652 430014
Guangzhou 020－81943697 510150
Shenzhen 0755－5561447 518008
Zhuhai 0756－2266077 510900
Nanning 0771－4017286、4018095 530221
Haikou 0898－66270511 570208
Sanya 0898－88272832 572000
Chongqing
38 Kaige Road, Lianglu, North Bank District 401120
023－67847648
Chengdu
028－7446637 610045
Xian
4 Houzaimen, Xian 029－7416752 710004
Xining
34 E. Huzhu Rd., East District, Xining 810006
0971－8149357

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10850 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10850 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Mercy Corps I'm writing today from Mercy Corps. We wanted thank the readers of this blog for your donations to the relief efforts in China.

As of today, we are mounting an emergency response for survivors through its local partner China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA). Together, we are procuring food, water, clothing and shelter supplies for affected families. We have deployed two experienced staff members from our Beijing office to help coordinate these efforts.

If you'd like more information about how we are responding, please visit:
Again, we thank you for your support of our efforts.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10851 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10851 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Garret If you like to make a donation, you could do it through US red cross or Canadian red cross, they have dedicated channel for Chinese earthquake.

I just made a donate on their website. my little contribution to Chinese people.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10852 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10852 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Anonymous Yes, Redcross of China is currently the most effecient and fast channel to provide directly help to victims in this disaster. We should trust them and the Chinese govertment on helping people save their life.

Yang

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10853 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10853 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Shan American Red Cross China Earthquake Relief
http://american.redcross.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ntld_china_relief_fund_0508&s_subsrc=RCOProfile_China&s_src=F8DWA001

Canadian Red Cross- Fund Designation:China Earthquake
https://www.paypaq.com/redcross/new/index.php

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10854 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10854 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan renwei I am from Singapore, just to confirm these are the safe way to donate.
Bless all the people still burried there, time is critical now, not too long to reach the 72hours now.

hope, life, help!

Account name: Red Cross Society of China
开户单位：中国红十字会总会

For those who want to donate in RMB: you can send money to the RMB account at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China branch below:
人民币开户行: 中国工商银行 北京分行东四南支行
人民币账号: 0200001009014413252

For those who want to donate in foreign currency, you can send money to the foreign currency account at the CITIC Bank branch below:
外币开户行：中信银行酒仙桥支行
外币账号: 7112111482600000209

Hotline: (8610) 65139999
Online donations: Red Cross Society of China website: www.redcross.org.cn
Click the tab for online donations

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10855 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10855 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan joe For those who are interested in make your donation, I will strongly recommend Tzu Chi foundation, because every penny from your donation will be used to help people. For more information, please check www.tzuchi.org.


Tzu Chi volunteers have started disaster relief efforts in China since 1991. Tzu Chi US is a 501(c)3 organization. Your donation to Tzu Chi is tax deductible (Tax ID No. 94-2952782). Tzu Chi has opened a special account to accept your donation for Sichuan earthquake.

For credit card donation, please call: 1-888.989.8244 1.888.9TZUCHI

For check donation: Please make check payable to Tzu Chi
Mailing address: Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, U.S.A.
1100 S. Valley Center Ave., San Dimas, CA 91773
Tel: (909) 447-7799

For direct deposit or wire transfer:
Cathay Bank (777 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012)
ABA: 122203950
Account No: 01-130005

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10856 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10856 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Anonymous Yes, Redcross of China is currently the most effecient and fast channel to provide directly help to victims in this disaster. We should trust them and the Chinese govertment on helping people save their life.

Yang

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10857 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10857 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Antonio I was searching for ways to donate and here is a very recognize website (even by TIME's Magazine) that gives rating to Non-Profit Organizations in this type of situations:

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=760

Hope that helps!!

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10858 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10858 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Yang If you really do not trust China Red Cross. You can try onefoundation, a charity orgnization founded by Movie Kongfu Star Jet Li. Their foundation has annual finance report for their expending. For details, please visit their website:

http://www.onefoundation.cn/html/03/category-catid-103.html

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10859 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10859 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Michael Hi there,

I'm about to lauch a site, www.helpchengdu.com
Do you have any ideas about what to put on the site? I will put a list on the homepage of all the international organizations that are actually providing support in the Sichuan area. I hope my site will be online within 24 hours. Any ideas?

Thanks,

Michael

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10860 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10860 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Joe For those working in USA:

Here is a little tip: Check with your friends, especially those working in Wall street or big fortune 500s and see if you can combine your donation with them; some companies will match the same amount with whatever you donate (up to 8000? dollars for each one).

You are restricted (I believe) to donate to the Red Cross, and indicate that it's to be used for Chinese earthquake rescue.

If you are paired with your friend for the donation, make sure keep the return check stub for your tax deduction next year.

Yours,

Joe

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10861 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10861 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Help Chengdu? Michael

I must say that your registering helpchengdu.com without knowing how to help in any way sounds like cybersquatting.

There are already a half dozen sites (have you seen Crossroads or CN Reviews) that are written by in country and how to assist... and your "website" will only distract people when they type "Help" "Chengdu" into Google.

It is exactly people like yourself that are not needed right now.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10862 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10862 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan quan I am Chinese,thanks for you all,trust us.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10863 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10863 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Anonymous There are a lot of lists about banks, but no detailed addresses such as street number, post code...
How can we mail checks to banks from oversea?

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10864 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10864 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Michael Help Chengdu (strange name for a person btw),

It would be cybersquatting if i was to sell the domain, im affraid you did not read my message well or did not understand that i want to make a site about how people can help. I just came back from Chengdu 2 weeks ago and got a lot of friends living there. The more sites the better it is to be found on the net i think. 2 bad i maybe didnt made clear in my first message why i registered the domain....

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10865 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10865 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Leslie Is there a way to hands-on help? I feel that right now the people of Beichuan need rescuing from the danger zone more importantly than donations.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10866 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10866 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan H.F Zhang I am a Chinese girl who is living in Shanghai.
I would like to thank you all for your kindness. I have made my donation to Red Cross China. Although I was worried abt where my money would really go, I later decided to trust them and the Chinese government for this time because I have seen the effort they put in to help people out.

We had national mouring today at exactly 14:28 (a week ago, a powerful earth quake happeded in Sichuan just at 14:28 took thoushands of lifes away). Today, Everyone no matter what he/she was doing stopped and had a 3-minute slience for the victims.

I was in the office, everyon in the office stood up and the whole office was so quite.

I understand if you do not trust Red Cross China. If you would like to donate goods, I think blanket and tents are among the most urgently needs.

Once again, thank you all for your kindness giving and help.

We are now working hard here in China to help our peopel rebuild their homes and help our kid to go back to schools, most importantly help people to rebuild confidence to live on.

Thank you.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10867 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10867 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan unknown i wish to donate some money through cheque. Can i know what is the address so that i can send it over through post?

Thanks a lot.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10868 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10868 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Lihong Cao My family are very sad for what has happened in our home land China. We donated through US Red Cross, MercyCorps, and our local Chinese church. We pray for the victims, the survivors, the rescuers, and we pray for our country.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10869 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10869 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan ZL Do not donate to any personal account listed here but only to those accounts of formal organisations!

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10870 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10870 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan CW Is a donation made to the Red Cross Society of China tax deductible in the U.S.?

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10871 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10871 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Gail Schultz I wonder if someone can give me the information for the donation by American credit card? Thanks.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10872 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10872 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Jinnaluo These kids make a pretty powerful appeal for aid on behalf of the Chinese Red Cross Society Jet Li One Foundation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWDOt-ivp7g

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10873 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10873 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan George I`m located in Romania,European Union .I`m a single 53 y.o.man,living alone in a big flat, working like librarian.I was very impressed about China peopel who is suffering after the terrible desaster.I`m not a rich man but I`ll could help an orphan girl/boy to came here and continue to study .A responsable child who wants fight for his/her career,to study and to look serioselly, with dignity and hope to the future.
geogrig@yahoo.com

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10874 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10874 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Paul Johnston Weeping is NOT all we can do. In fact, many have already begun to take action. See www.http://chinaquake.zhan.cn.yahoo.com to learn about the nonprofit organization Chinese Earthquake Fund. This initiative, spearheaded by Shou-Ching Tang, MD, Director of Hematology/Oncology at Denver Health in Denver, CO, has been established to raise funds for medical supplies for West China Hospital in Chengdu. It is located 60 miles from the epicenter and is treating 1200 seariously injured victims, more than half need secondary surgery. You can find out how to donate money at the aforementioned website. Thanks for doing more than weeping for the victims of this devastating earthquake.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10875 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10875 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan John Hi, looking to give my time & go out to help in China. Would like to know if any charity needs me!!!! (mr-j-revell@hotmail.com)

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10876 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10876 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan traslochi internazionali milano I was just thinking about China's Earthquake: How You Can Help and you have really helped out. Thanks!

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10877 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10877 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan Anonymous It is very hard to make sure the fund or goods really reach to the people who need it. When I was student working in a dorm, people who worked there took the goods and foods students donated at the end of the year for Christmas. When I was a grad school student, PhD and post-doc students who collected the fund for Chinese student society activity used the money for a big dinner. It has nothing to do with how much education a person receive, some people just don't have the sense that the fund might come from a poor student like me. People donate money because other people need it, not because people are rich.

]]> http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10878 http://www.chinalawblog.com/2008/05/chinas_earthquake_how_you_can.html#10878 Events Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:15 -0800 Dan