Asia / Pacific

by www.HOPEww.org — Wednesday, 28 October 2009 06:55

"Parents Can Make a Difference"

On October 17, 2009 HOPE worldwide Singapore reached a historic milestone. In partnership with the Health Promotion Board of Singapore, HOPE worldwide presented a Movie Therapy workshop in a mosque. This workshop was focused on equipping parents with the tools to help their teens overcome smoking. It was held at the Darussalam Mosque, in Singapore. The Movie Therapy workshop was called "Parents Can Make a Difference." Watch the video.

by www.HOPEww.org — Monday, 19 October 2009 07:40

Typhoon Ondoy Update - Before and After

On September 26, 2009, Typhoon Ondoy brought a month's worth of rainfall to Metro Manila and nearby areas in just a few hours, causing severe flooding, which resulted in the loss of many lives and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people. To add to the already overwhelming damage, Typhoon Pepeng struck the northern regions of the Philippines eight days later.

The destruction was overwhelming and the needs are mounting.

by www.HOPEww.org — Wednesday, 07 October 2009 05:06

Indonesia Earthquake Update - Indonesia Team on the Ground

The West Sumatera Earthquake on September 30, 2009 has caused:
603 dead
343 missing
an unconfirmed number of people still trapped
412 severely injured
2039 slightly injured
736 displaced people

The damage assessment is yet to be completed and the casualties may increase.

by www.HOPEww.org — Monday, 28 September 2009 05:43

Will You Help Disciples in the Philippines Devastated by Typhoon?

"If the Lord had not been on our side . . . the flood would have engulfed us, the torrent would have swept over us, the raging waters would have swept us away." Psalm 124: 1,4

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

My heart has been heavy as I received news reports and hear personal accounts of the devastating impact of Typhoon Ondoy on the Philippines over the weekend. The rainfall reportedly doubled the amount that drenched the United States during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The latest reports are that 140 people were killed and many are still missing. Hundreds of thousands were displaced by the storm.

by www.HOPEww.org — Thursday, 10 September 2009 07:34

Indonesia Earthquake Update - Delivering Aid to a Community in Need

West Java, Indonesia - Sept. 10, 2009 - The damage from the September 2nd earthquake was larger and more severe than originally thought. Since a day after the earthquake, HOPE worldwide volunteers have mobilized to distribute aid to the people of Marga Mulya Village in Pangalengan sub-district. The challenges and needs are far reaching and numerous.

Presently, a volunteer team is preparing to provide children psychosocial intervention through play therapy and post disaster trauma counseling within a child-friendly environment.

by www.HOPEww.org — Thursday, 03 September 2009 09:57

7.3 Richter Scale Earthquake Rocks Indonesia, Aid is on the Way

Jakarta, September 3, 2009 - On September 2, 2009, a 7.3 Richter Scale rocked Java Island. The earthquake epicenter was 30 kilometers under the sea, just south of java island. The tremor brought panic to Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, while the impact was reported in the Tasikmalaya, Garut, Cianjur, and Sukabumi Districts. Up to 44 people have been reported dead, Priyadi Kardono (National Disaster Management Agency) reported through detikcom, a local media. Many report that up to 5,000 are living in makeshift shelters.

by www.HOPEww.org — Friday, 21 August 2009 10:33

Volunteers: Friends to the Lonely

Hong Kong, August 13, 2009 - HOPE worldwide works in conjunction with the Hong Kong Housing Authority to reach out to the city’s elderly population. The program has been named the “Good Neighbor Volunteer Program.” Together, our volunteers are visiting seniors currently living in public housing to help them minimize their risk of a dangerous fall. During the visits, they conducted surveys on their health and wherever someone was found in need, they were referred to an occupational therapist for follow-up.

by www.HOPEww.org — Tuesday, 18 August 2009 10:06

Typhoon Morakot Devastates Taiwan, Church Responds

“they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. ..”
~ Matthew 24:39

On August 8, 2009, Typhoon Morakot struck Taiwan for three days. It was originally predicted to be only a middle scale typhoon, but it brought record breaking rainfall. It led to severe damage from flooding and landslides in southern Taiwan. In Pingtung County’s mountainous area in Southern Taiwan, the cumulative rainfall was 2,500 mm - close to the annual rainfall for the whole region. This is Taiwan's worst flood in 50 Years.

by www.HOPEww.org — Monday, 03 August 2009 14:46

Update from HOPE worldwide Papua New Guinea

This Summer, HOPE worldwide Papua New Guinea has put every resource to work! Read below for updates on two of our current projects; Preschool/Non-formal Schools and our rapidly growing Fuelwood program.

by www.HOPEww.org — Thursday, 23 July 2009 06:04

HOPE worldwide Thailand Auctioning Liverpool Jerseys

With the launch of a new partnership between HOPE worldwide and Adidas SE Asia on July 10, 2009 in 5 different countires (Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singpaore & Thailand), HOPE worldwide (Thailand) was able to get 3 Liverpool framed autographed jerseys on July 21, 2009 at Central World, Bangkok.

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