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AIEF’s Call for Earthquake Relief Support in China
The major earthquake that struck southwestern China's Sichuan Province on May 12 has taken a heavy toll, as thousands of people have died and thousands more are injured, missing, or homeless. Measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, the massive temblor and the following aftershocks have caused widespread devastation, destroying or damaging numerous buildings and burying 900 students under the debris of their collapsed school. Undoubtedly, it will take some time for the region to overcome this terrible tragedy. The American International Education Foundation (AIEF) joins NAFSA (NAFSA: Association of International Educators) China SIG in urging you to do what you can to support the earthquake relief efforts in China. The Chinese Embassy in Washington, DC, has suggested that donations be made to the Red Cross Society of China. In the USA, donations can be made to the American Red Cross. The relevant website links are provided below:
American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org/news/in/profiles/Intl_profile_ChinaEarthquake.html
Red Cross Society of China
Chinese
www.redcross.org.cn
English
http://202.108.59.10/english/index.htm
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