Recurrent floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, and seasonal typhoons, as well as limited government response capacity in some countries, present significant challenges to vulnerable populations in the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region. Between Fiscal Year (FY) 2003 and FY 2012, USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) and USAID’s Office of Food for Peace (USAID/FFP) have provided humanitarian assistance in response to a diverse range of natural and complex emergencies in the region, including cyclones in Burma and the Philippines; earthquakes in China, Indonesia, and New

Link: Burma – Complex Emergency Fact Sheet #1 (FY) 2012

Washington, D.C. - On January 17, U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia Christopher J. LaFleur declared a disaster in Malaysia due to the effects of the flooding in the country. As a result, the U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced that it will provide $50,000 through the U.S. Embassy to the Malaysian Red Crescent Society to support emergency flood relief efforts. These activities include the local purchase of relief supplies and logistical support, and the return and initial recovery of flood-affected populations.

U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BUREAU FOR DEMOCRACY, CONFLICT, AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DCHA)
OFFICE OF U.S. FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (OFDA)
BUREAU FOR ASIA AND THE NEAR EAST (ANE)

Indonesia (12/26 tsunami)	128,645 dead ƒ¦, 37,063 missing ƒ¦	532,898 displaced ƒ¦
Indonesia (3/28 earthquake)	394 dead - 626 dead	34,000 displaced
Sri Lanka	31,147 dead, 4,115 missing ¤	519,063 displaced¤
India

U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BUREAU FOR DEMOCRACY, CONFLICT, AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DCHA)
OFFICE OF U.S. FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (OFDA)
BUREAU FOR ASIA AND THE NEAR EAST (ANE)

Indonesia (12/26 tsunami)	128,645 ƒ¦, 37,063 missing ƒ¦	532,898 displaced ƒ¦
Indonesia (3/28 earthquake)	394 dead - 626 dead	34,000 displaced
Sri Lanka	31,147 dead, 4,115 missing ¤	519,063 displaced¤
India	10,749 dead, 5,640 missing §

In December 2004, a major earthquake followed by a tsunami hit Asia and Africa, devastating many coastal areas. Almost 200,000 people in eight countries perished in a few hours, and over 100,000 are still missing. Many more had their homes and livelihoods swept away. The coastal areas of Indonesia and Sri Lanka and two Indian island chains bore the brunt of the calamity. They will require significant repair and reconstruction. President Bush has pledged $950 million in long-term U.S. support to help the tsunami victims rebuild their lives.

USAID's historic commitment to these

In December 2004, a major earthquake followed by a tsunami hit Asia and Africa, devastating many coastal areas. Almost 200,000 people in eight countries perished in a few hours, and over 100,000 are still missing. Many more had their homes and livelihoods swept away. The coastal areas of Indonesia and Sri Lanka and two Indian island chains bore the brunt of the calamity. They will require significant repair and reconstruction. President Bush has pledged $950 million in long-term U.S. support to help the tsunami victims rebuild their lives.

USAID's historic commitment to these

U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BUREAU FOR DEMOCRACY, CONFLICT, AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DCHA)
OFFICE OF U.S. FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (OFDA)

Indonesia (12/26 tsunami)	126,732 dead , 93,662 missing	533,770 displaced
Indonesia (3/29 tsunami)	394 dead * - 626 dead #	34,000 displaced #
Sri Lanka	31,147 dead, 4,114 missing	496,282 displaced
India	10,776 dead, 5,640 missing	112,558 displaced

HOW TO DONATE: Below is a list of charities providing assistance to people affected by the earthquake and tsunamis. You can donate money to them by mail, phone, or through their web sites, which are listed below.

WHO WE ARE: USAID is the U.S. government agency responsible for economic and humanitarian assistance around the world. We work together with many of the organizations below to provide assistance to the victims of the earthquake/tsunami. You may choose to contribute to any of the relief agencies below, all of whom are also working with contributions from the general public.