As residents in China, our lives could have been irreconcilability changed this week by the earthquake in Sichuan province… or, as for many Shanghai residents, it could be totally unaffected. As part of Shanghaiist’s new Green Scene column, we have “borrowed” a list that shows our readers how we can make a real difference in earthquake victims’ life- today- right now.
Excerpts from Crossroads , a website that provides a review of corporate social responsibility issues in China. Full report here …. … What are good ways to help? What are bad ways? (like getting on a train to go to the affected areas to volunteer if you have no specialized skills)
Short term, China’s Red Cross is actively seeking CASH donations. For those who would like to donate equipment, please contact local Red Cross centers ahead of time before donating goods. Quite simply, donations of anything other than money require logistic support to collect, move, and distribute, so in this immediate period many NGOs are simply looking for cash to purchase goods locally. It is cheaper, it is faster, and it is more manageable…...
For those looking to volunteer, my suggestion is to wait a couple of weeks. I am personally following up with several NGOs now, and once we understand their needs, I will begin advertising on Hands On Shanghai (www.handsonshanghai.com) as that is an NGO devoted to managing volunteers on a large level, and we will - if asked - assist ...
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As residents in China, our lives could have been irreconcilability changed this week by the earthquake in Sichuan province… or, as for many Shanghai residents, it could be totally unaffected. As part of Shanghaiist’s new Green Scene column, we have “borrowed” a list that shows our readers how we can make a real difference in earthquake victims’ life- today- right now.
Excerpts from Crossroads , a website that provides a review of corporate social responsibility issues in China. Full report here …. … What are good ways to help? What are bad ways? (like getting on a train to go to the affected areas to volunteer if you have no specialized skills)
Short term, China’s Red Cross is actively seeking CASH donations. For those who would like to donate equipment, please contact local Red Cross centers ahead of time before donating goods. Quite simply, donations of anything other than money require logistic support to collect, move, and distribute, so in this immediate period many NGOs are simply looking for cash to purchase goods locally. It is cheaper, it is faster, and it is more manageable…...
For those looking to volunteer, my suggestion is to wait a couple of weeks. I am personally following up with several NGOs now, and once we understand their needs, I will begin advertising on Hands On Shanghai (www.handsonshanghai.com) as that is an NGO devoted to managing volunteers on a large level, and we will - if asked - assist ...