Sentences with phrase «for victims of disasters»

Since its launch, RRF has raised more than $ 25 million for victims of disasters, such as wildfires, floods, tornados, and hurricanes.

I'm happy to see that one of the best blogs about last year's Boxing Day tsunami, the «Sea - Eat» blog, is back and working hard to advocate for victims of this disaster.

Not exact matches

Startups are finding innovative ways to bring food, shelter, and transportation to victims of the hurricanes, wildfires, and tornados that ravaged parts of the U.S. last year, as well as improve safety for those caught in other types of disasters and emergency situations.

And also we can deliver material through the centre of it whether it be a sensor or water, for example, to reach a disaster victim.»

One example: In partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Uniqlo Recycle has delivered 20.3 million clothing items to refugees, evacuees, victims of disaster, expectant and nursing mothers and others in need around the world since 2007.

«When the question was raised about Haitians, for example — we have a group that have temporary protected status in the United States because they were the victims of crises and disasters and political upheaval.

During Hurricane Harvey, disaster victims shared their locations, called for help and connected over Twitter while a handful of more purpose - specific chat apps rose to the occasion.

To donate to help provide emergency relief for victims of natural disasters through PetSmart Charities, click here.

The aftermath of natural disasters provides the ideal environment for scammers to take advantage of desperate and exhausted victims.

For all his missteps in the aftermath of the disaster that struck New Orleans on his watch, it's hard to imagine Mr. Bush taking a similar line toward the victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Canada's largest companies are equally engaged in philanthropic activity, providing everything from ongoing funding for medical research, to emergency relief for victims of natural disasters, mentoring programs for indigenous entrepreneurs, and resettlement support for newly arrived refugees.

For example, I've joined several faith - based initiatives to assist the local victims of abuse and traveled with others to assist victims of natural disasters.

The Evening Mass was the second state funeral for victims of the August 24 disaster which flattened three areas: Amatrice, Accumoli and Arquata del Tronto.

For example, in the aftermath of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, hundreds of churches quickly formed the China Christian Action Love volunteer association to provide relief, which many disaster victims praised as besting government efforts in both speed and constancy.

And yet there are Islamic charities working in many places in this world to care for victims of war and natural disasters, without regard to the victims religion or nationality and without needing to convert them.

An Anglican bishop who was present at Hillsborough on the day 96 people died has told Premier that we need to be praying for the families of the victims following the announcement that six people will face criminal charges in connection with the disaster.

The liberal ideal for the welfare state is the relief effort for victims of natural disasters, in which we alleviate a plight that can in no way be blamed on the behavior of those who suffer from it.

Much has been done, and much more needs to be done, to care for the victims of war and other forms of disaster, for millions of refugees, and for those who have never known comfort or material sufficiency.

I NEVER heard a prayer said for victims of natural disasters, etc..

But I and my family always pray for others, and we donate thousand a year to help victims of natural disasters, and I've personally witnessed hundreds who do the same.

The backlash started after Franco wore a «Time's Up» pin — referencing the #MeToo campaign which encourages victims of sexual abuse to speak out — while accepting a Golden Globe for his film The Disaster Artist.

They also offer emergency assistance for disaster victims, as well as a chance at self - sufficiency for adults trying to break the cycle of poverty and hunger.

The goal of the partnership is to increase resources and awareness for disaster victims and first responders across America.»

Liverpool have dismissed Alessandro Del Piero's claims that he turned down the chance to join the Anfield club out of respect for the victims of the Heysel Stadium disaster.

With wife Leny, son Kyle, 9, and daughter Kayla, 7, by his side, Sou recently spearheaded a fundraiser that collected $ 7,000 for the homeless and victims of natural disaster in Cambodia.

Talk about the aide that people who are victims of disasters or violence receive from humanitarian groups, and discuss ways that she may help, such as by working with her school to raise money for the victims.

If we are ever victims of an earthquake or some other natural disaster, I can imagine it would be very useful to be lactating so that I know I have a ready - made clean source of food and water for my child.

Following Trump's deal with Democratic leaders, the House of Representatives on Friday approved legislation that provides $ 15.25 billion in emergency disaster aid for the victims of Hurricane Harvey, which battered coastal areas of Texas and Louisiana last week, and Hurricane Irma, which is expected to pound Florida in coming days.

A memorial service has been held at the Rev. Ernest Memorial Methodist Church at Adabraka in Accra, for victims of the June 3, 2015 flood and fire disaster.

At 11 a.m., NYC Councilman Ritchie Torres, the Belmont BID and Community Board 6 announce the Italian Disaster Relief Fund for victims of the earthquake in Italy, 610 E. 186th St., the Bronx.

Jay - Z and Jennifer Lopez will headline the star - studded «Tidal X: Brooklyn» at Barclays Center on Oct. 17, a benefit for victims of recent natural disasters, including the hurricanes that damaged Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands, as well as the Mexican earthquakes.

The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed $ 7.9 billion in Hurricane Harvey disaster relief as warring Republicans and Democrats united behind help for victims of that storm as an ever more powerful new hurricane bore down on Florida.

«We are also here to hand over the relief materials and skill acquisition materials on tailoring to Kebbi State Government for IDPs in Maiyama Local Government Area who were victims of the disaster ravage communities,» she added.

In a mid-day news conference, Silver touted a bill waiving bank fees for disaster victims in need of replacement safe deposit keys.

«The ultimate goal of FINDER is to help emergency responders efficiently rescue victims of disasters,» said John Price, program manager for the First Responders Group in Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate in Washington.

But drought affected more people than any other type of disaster, accounting for 33 per cent of all victims.

In addition to the plans to use Bonaparte for tracing the identities of criminals and victims of crime and disaster on an international level, the program is also planned to help identify unnamed victims of the 1953 flooding that was so disastrous for the southwest of the Netherlands.

Their findings highlight specific areas and groups of disaster victims who may have a special need for long - term mental healthy support.

«Our motivation for this study came from information local law enforcement agencies gave us about using scent - detection dogs to help them find living and deceased victims after mass disasters like earthquakes,» explained Prue Armstrong, lead author of the study from the University of Technology Sydney.

Victims of the Chernobyl disaster six years ago may not receive the treatment they need because the money intended for a special medical centre is trapped in a Moscow bank.

place where victims of natural disasters, refugees, and other people relocated from their homes can stay for short periods of time.

In the 1980s, he was ordered by the Cuban government to translate for child victims of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, who had been relocated to the island from the former Soviet Union.

Never mind that the film is bookended with shots of the ash - preserved victims, they nonetheless leave very little to be preserved in the name of satisfying modern audiences» demand for disaster porn.

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As part of its Fiat Chrysler Disaster Relief Program, FCA is now offering a $ 500 disaster relief discount for Harvey Disaster Relief Program, FCA is now offering a $ 500 disaster relief discount for Harvey disaster relief discount for Harvey victims.

An individual policy provides coverage for your personal possessions and for any structural elements not covered by the master policy if you are the victim of fire, theft or other disaster listed in your policy.

When you donate money, you want it to be used directly to help the cause at hand, whether it's conserving land for future generations, finding a cure for cancer, helping children in developing countries or providing disaster relief to the victims of an earthquake.

The aftermath of natural disasters provides the ideal environment for scammers to take advantage of desperate and exhausted victims.

EEM can also be used with FHA's Section 203 (h) program for mortgages made to victims of presidential declared disasters.

Congress created the NFIP in 1968 in response to the rising cost of taxpayer - funded disaster relief for flood victims and the increasing amount of damage caused by floods.