World Not Ready For Disasters

The earthquake in Haiti and the floods in Pakistan reveal, the world is not prepared for major scale disasters. Emergency preparedness needs to become a greater priority on an international level. Countries are often interconnected through national ties and financial links. A catastrophic, massive disaster in a major international city could debilitate several other countries.

Pakistan Flood Leaves 20 Million Homeless

The people of Pakistan need your help. Devastating floods have left 20,000,000 people homeless. Many have died and diseases, such as cholera and dysentery and conditions, such as diarrhea and dehydration, pose a massive risk.

Many people lack food, especially children. Anything you can do to financially help would be beneficial.