You can help the victims and their loved ones in many ways. The above table highlights some of many ways in which you could help to rebuild their lives. Choose the one that you feel comfortable and remember to chelp via a reliable source. If you want help send us an email via the contact us section.

1. Cash Donations

There are several charities and organisations collecting funds for tsunami victims, They could be broadly grouped as follows, Please choose a reliable source.

• Registered International aid agencies/charities

• National organisations e.g. charities, government depts., TV stations, Newspapers, Banks, Retail stores etc.,

• Local organisations such as churches, temples, mosques, schools, universities, professional bodies, private companies, your work place etc.,

• Ethnic groups, cultural centres
• Other i.e. scouts, volunteers, events

We have listed several organisations under aid agencies section with direct links to their websites.

You can also get information about the organisations collecting donations through Internet, newspapers, business directories etc.

If you wish to directly donate to a particular country, ethnic group etc. please check with local temples, churches, mosques, ethnic newspapers, cultural centres, high commissions and embassies etc.

2. Material Help:

1. Food particularly,canned food, baby milk powders, Biscuits, multivitamins

2. Non-food items (includes kitchen utensils, mats etc.)

3. Clothing (special concern for women and children)

4. Medicines (paracetamol, antibiotics, sedatives, dressings, suture material, gloves, disposable syringes etc.)

5. Water purification tablets and water containers

6. Temporary tents, mats, sleeping bags

7. Portable generators, lamps

8. Pencils, pens, note books, computers, printers, text books, microscopes

3. Professional Help:

Medical Doctors, Surgeons, Consultants, Nurses, Therapists, Careers, Trauma Counsellors

Project Managers, Civil Engineers, Teachers, Fund Raisers, Event organisers, Architects, Town planners