Desperate Calling from Vietnam for 2009 flood victims

Thursday 08 Oct 2009

One of the most destructive storms in years, Ketsana first made landfall in the Philippines on 26 September before strengthening over the South China Sea has struck central Vietnam.

State media reported 165 people had died, 11 missing and 629 injured after typhoon Ketsana swept through central Vietnam late last week and it is forecasted that Typhoon Parma is not far away from central Vietnam. The government initially estimated damages in five of 12 affected provinces at more than $120 million. Typhoon is a common occurrence in central Vietnam, but typhoon Ketsana is comparable to the disastrous flood in 1999.

Hands for Hope has pledged $3000 in relief aid for the worst effected areas and is calling for further donation so that they can give assistance to 300 families in Quang Nam and Quang Ngai, two of the hardest hit provinces, beside Kontum. This is a temporary relief effort, further assistance will be assessed while our member is surveying the extended of destruction, especially in regions where disadvantaged children under H4H sponsorship program are residing.

News of natural disasters from Samoa, Philippines and Indonesia has diverted our attention the last few days, except those flood victims from central Vietnam. Please dig deep to help those less fortunate through this disaster.

HOW TO DONATE?

Netbank/direct deposit:
Bank: Commonwealth Bank
Account: Hands for Hope Inc
BSB: 063-123 Account: 10268718
Netbank Ref: VnF09 and Your name eg "VnF09 Mr ABC"

Email your donation details to fundraising@handsforhope.org.au for record and receipt purposes (including your full name, address, donation amount and banking date). Your donation receipt will be issued in due course.

Please contact H4H member on 0403 569 121 for further details.

Hands for Hope Management Committee

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