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new url http://www1.nvpc.org.sg/tsunami/main/index.asp Volunteers needed for Habitat for Humanity projects to reconstruct homes; relief teams reconstruction more details UN agency seeks to boost tourism to tsunami-hit nations Seeking to avoid a new “infodemic,” a repeat of the slump in Asian tourism from the SARS health crisis two years ago, the United Nations tourism agency has called on the world’s media to take care in its coverage so as not to slow the recovery of an important economic sector. “The best way to help the Indian Ocean destinations, in particular Sri Lanka, Maldives, Thailand and Indonesia, is to encourage tourists to return,” World Tourism Organization (WTO) Secretary-General Francesco Frangialli said. UN News Centre, 2 Mar 05 A Tsunami Journey senior writer Ong Soh Chin visited six ravaged countries to file this first-person account of the aftermath of the killer waves. S'pore's tsunami aid close to $150m By Peh Shing Huei The Straits Times 19 Feb 05 Govt and NGOs split bill evenly for nation's biggest relief exercise. The four projects which have received in-principle approval are: Low-cost housing projects in Meulaboh, Aceh, by Habitat for Humanity Singapore, and in Sri Lanka by the Buddhist Research Society. Singapore International Foundation's proposed projects in Sri Lanka to build fishing boats, construct communal facilities and provide nutritional programmes. A 'Play Pack' project by Mercy Relief for children in Meulaboh, which will now berefined and expanded into Sri Lanka and other parts of Aceh. Plans to build new homes for tsunami survivors By Yap Su-yi The Straits Times, 9 Feb 05 Various groups finalising plans; Buddhist charity to raise $15m. Some upcoming long-term reconstruction and rehabilitation projects: Mercy Relief: A relocation centre to accommodate about 800 people. Rebuild two orphanages, one school, one polyclinic and an intensive care unit Singapore International Foundation's Youth Expedition Project (YEP): To help build shelters that last two to three years for some 1,500 people in Banda Aceh, until the government can provide permanent housing. A two-year project to train Indonesians to provide basic health care and social services, such as trauma care, psychological support and counselling, especially for women and children affected. Singapore Telemedia Group, with subsidiaries Indosat and StarHub: Will rebuild schools Buddhist Fellowship Singapore: To build 500 homes ,to equip local volunteers with trauma and family counselling skills, to sponsor a group of students Habitat for Humanity Singapore: 70 teams of volunteers will build new houses and repair damaged homes Renci Hospital and Medicare Centre: To construct 'Villages of Compassion' each consisting of 1,000 units of low-cost housing, schools, clinics and community halls. Thailand Tsunami Relief blog: short descriptions of clear situations where help is needed (volunteers and donations) with photos of the situation. Dealing the the Tsunami a first person account of his volunteer effort in Sri Lanka
by Yap Su-Yin The Straits Times, 15 Jan 05 Credentials, past relief work experience, specific areas of focus in this tsunami disaster and what do they still need |
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