Australian aid agencies have indicated
that massive relief and reconstruction assistance is needed in Orissa and
Vietnam following recent natural disasters.
More than 12 million people have been
affected by the cyclone in the impoverished Indian state of Orissa alone,
while thousands have lost their homes in the Vietnam floods.
Australian agencies are providing emergency assistance including food, water containers and roofing materials. After the immediate relief needs are met, Australian non-government organisations will provide further assistance to help the people of Orissa and Vietnam rebuild their homes and livelihoods.
The Australian Council for Overseas Aid urges ordinary Australians to lend a hand in the emergency response effort. The following agencies are conducting emergency appeals for Orissa and/or Vietnam:
Australian Baptist World Aid :02 9451
1199
CARE Australia: 1800 020 046
Caritas Australia: 1800 024 413
Community Aid Abroad Oxfam Australia (Orissa only): 1800 034 034
Marist Mission Centre (Orissa only):02 9816 3187
National Council of Churches in Australia :1800
025 101
TEAR Australia (Vietnam only):03 9819 1900
World Vision Australia:13 32 40
Contact: Janet Hunt, Executive Director,
Ph:
(02) 6281 9216 (w)
0411 868 174 (m)
The Australian Council for Overseas Aid
is the coordinating body for some 90 Australian non-government aid and
development organisations
PH: 02 6285 1816
FAX: 02 6285 1720
EMAIL: acfoa@acfoa.asn.au
WEBSITE: http://www.acfoa.asn.au
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