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Looking for the best way to help in response to the tragedy in South Asia?


Try the following resources:

InterAction Disaster Response: Earthquake and Tsunamis in South Asia
http://interaction.org/sasia/index.html

InterAction is an alliance of more than 160 US-based international
development and humanitarian nongovernmental organizations. If you or
someone you know is considering making a contribution, either financial
or material, this site lists all InterAction members who are accepting
contributions for assistance. In addition, the guidelines for appropriate
giving found at http://interaction.org/disaster/guide_giving.html
may help guide you in your donation.


Crisis Corps
http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=resources.former.crisiscorps

Crisis Corps is a Peace Corps program that mobilizes RPCVs to help
countries address critical needs on a short-term basis. They are
currently making arrangements for volunteers to assist in South Asia, most likely
in Thailand. In particular, they are in need of RPCVs with water
sanitation, engineering and general construction skills. If you or someone you know
is interested, please contact Crisis Corps directly at (202)692-2250.

Read all about the San Nicolas Library project Amigos helped fund

San Nicolas Library, Coordinated by PCV John Fino

Check out the details here

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Now available:

MOON HANDBOOKS NICARAGUA:

The most comprehensive guidebook ever published about Nicaragua -- written by two of our own: Randy Wood and Joshua Berman, Nica 15-ers, 1998-2000. Click here to buy the book online, or visit the foreign travel section of your local bookstore.

 
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