
Tag: disasters

“Israel and Jewish Groups Rush To Aid Typhoon-Ravaged Philippines”
The Jewish Daily Forward describes relief efforts by Israel and by Jewish groups in the U.S.
“Science of Giving”
Brittany Shoots-Reinhard, director of special projects for the Foundation Beyond Belief, writes in this blog post about the role of “psychological distance” in providing aid after the Philippines typhoon. Shoots-Reinhard has a doctorate in social psychology.
“Humanist Crisis Response”
The Humanist Crisis Response program of the Foundation Beyond Belief is asking humanists to contribute relief money for the Philippines. Within days, the appeal raised $40,000.
“Philippine typhoon: ‘a call to action’ for global compassion”
This Baptist Press article tells about a rapid-assistance team dispatched by the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention and about funds sent by Baptist Global Response.
“Philippines Humanitarian Aid”
Islamic Relief USA and sister organizations around the world are sending workers and raising funds to help the victims.
“UMCOR relief money on way to Philippines”
Read about a $97,000 emergency aid grant announced by the United Methodist Committee on Relief. The article also notes that the Philippines’ three active United Methodist bishops and at least two retired ones are in North Carolina this week for the denomination’s Council of Bishops meeting.
“Typhoon Haiyan: Help The Philippines Survive and Recover”
Read highlights of Catholic Relief Services’ plans for assisting.
“Church Providing Aid in Wake of Typhoon”
This news release from the Mormon Newsroom outlines aid being provided by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.