[Floods & Landslides in Europe and China] Singapore Red Cross commits humanitarian aid for climate emergency
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Singapore, 23 July 2021 - Responding to the severe flooding situation in Europe and China, the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has committed USD150,000 in the first instance to support relief and recovery efforts in Belgium, Germany, and China. The funds will be channeled towards the purchase and distribution of essential items to the affected communities.
Mr Benjamin William, Secretary General and CEO of Singapore Red Cross, said, “The impact of climate change continues to give rise to extreme weather, including the devastating flooding in Europe and China. Our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones, and those displaced by the floods and are now in evacuation camps. Besides the difficult rescue operations, relief workers also face additional challenges with the ongoing pandemic, the potential spread of waterborne diseases, as well as insufficient food and clean
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Singapore residents lend a hand to Covid-19 relief efforts in home countries
Food distribution in Sri Lanka (top) and a patient being treated at the Indian Red Cross Society Bel-Air Hospital in Maharashtra, India (above). Over $1 million was raised through a fund launched by the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Little India Shopkeepers and Heritage Association on April 26. The Singapore Red Cross also raised $24,000 for communities in South Asia and South-east Asia after a July 6 donation call. PHOTOS: SINGAPORE RED CROSS
Food distribution in Sri Lanka (top) and a patient being treated at the Indian Red Cross Society Bel-Air Hospital in Maharashtra, India (above). Over $1 million was raised through a fund launched by the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Little India Shopkeepers and Heritage Association on April 26. The Singapore Red Cross also raised $24,000 for communities in South Asia and South-east Asia after a July 6 donation c
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