Disaster Relief

Never forget your story

nathangm19 — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 02:18:32 -0500

As we took a moment earlier this month to reflect on the tragic day that befell us on September 11th of 2001, I was reading and looking at photos displaying the outcry of compassion and love shown to the US immediately following that day that will forever be implanted in our minds. Among the host of images were purple mohawked hipsters aligned side by side with WWII veterans outside of the gates of the US Embassy in both Berlin and London, as well as shots of men and women crying in the streets of Israel.

Hurricanes Brings Hunger to Haiti, Cuba

EvanDonovan — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:18:03 -0500

An intense hurricane season has pummelled the agricultural lands of Haiti and Cuba, wiping out at least $180 million in crops alone. These losses bring even more uncertainty to the future of the already-troubled Caribbean nations.

CSM Houston: Hurricane Ike Update

Center for Student Missions — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:18:29 -0500

Hurricane Ike swept through Houston this past weekend, leaving a path of destruction and hope from an all-powerful, all-knowing God.
CSM has three full-time staffers in Houston, many partner ministry sites, and countless individuals we love very much. Greg Pennington (CSM Vice President) weathered the storm with his family and is now living at his church and helping to reach the surrounding community as it wakes up in shock at the damage. Here's a quick update from him:

World Food Program Faces a "Silent Tsunami"

EvanDonovan — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:23:21 -0500

The U.N.'s World Food Programme feeds 70 million a year and now faces a budget shortfall of $750,000. High fuel prices, increased demand in India and China, and increased biofuel production all contribute to the ongoing global food crisis.

Red Cross Disaster Fund is Depleted

EvanDonovan — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:19:40 -0500

After responding to 30 mid-size disasters in the past 2 months, the national Red Cross disaster fund is depleted, and the organization is taking out loans to pay for Midwest flood relief.

USAID Maps Global Pandemic Preparedness

EvanDonovan — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:41:34 -0500

The Web is making it vastly easier to coordinate large-scale disaster relief and pandemic response efforts. USAID's interactive map shows many of the NGOs working to prevent the next bird flu or SARS crisis.

Rural Compassion: A Call for Christians to Respond

XPaulCaputoX — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:25:31 -0500

Of the 250 poorest counties in the U.S., 244 are rural. Check out this video to learn how Rural Compassion plans to bring systemic change to this underserved population.

A NY Reality

CSM — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:51:59 -0500

China Earthquake Update

CSM — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:29:38 -0500

I have been getting updates from my parents, and they are doing well. My mom traveled to and from ChengDu safely, and she is now back in Shanghai.

Chinese Giving on the Rise in Response to Earthquake

EvanDonovan — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:08:27 -0500

Stephen DeAngelis writes about the recent rise of individual giving in China. He argues that this is a promising sign for Chinese society because it indicates rising quality of life and participation in civil society.