By Peter Lavelle
Tuesday 2 March 15:12 GMT
Printing brands Canon and Brother have made 6 figure contributions to the Japanese Red Cross, following the earthquake in Chile which has killed 700 people.
Canon has donated 15 million yen (£112,500) to aid the reconstruction, while Brother has contribution 5 million yen (£37,000). The Canon press release states: “We at Canon would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the disaster.”
The 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit the South American country on 27 February. Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet called the quake ‘an emergency without parallel in Chile’s history.’
Yet non-profit groups are concerned that ‘donation fatigue’ may restrict pledges. The Chile disaster after all closely follows the Haiti quake last December – which killed more than 220,000 people.
However, the devastation in Chile is allegedly less widespread. The key infrastructure – including hospitals and government buildings – are more intact, according to Sandra Schimmelpfennig of the charity Roster.
Looting may be the bigger problem for Chile. In Concepcion and port city Talcahauno, looters have emptied out supermarkets of clothes, food and appliances. Police – including naval officers - are patrolling the streets to prevent further pillaging.
To make your donation to Chile relief, Mashable has the details.
Sources
Anonymous, ‘Canon Supports Relief Efforts Following Earthquake in Chile,’ Canon.com 2 March 2010.
Anonymous, ‘Brother Donates Approximately 5 Million JPY To Earthquake Relief In Chile,’ Brother.com, 2 March 2010.
Rohan Mascarenhas, ‘Chile Relief Groups Concerned With Donor Fatigue Soon After Haiti Earthquake,’ NJ.com, 2 March 2010.
Sebastian Boyd and Michael Smith, ‘Chile Asks For International Aid As Looting Spreads After Quake,’ BusinessWeek.com, 2 March 2010.
Tuesday 2 March 15:12 GMT
Printing brands Canon and Brother have made 6 figure contributions to the Japanese Red Cross, following the earthquake in Chile which has killed 700 people.
Canon has donated 15 million yen (£112,500) to aid the reconstruction, while Brother has contribution 5 million yen (£37,000). The Canon press release states: “We at Canon would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the disaster.”
The 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit the South American country on 27 February. Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet called the quake ‘an emergency without parallel in Chile’s history.’
Yet non-profit groups are concerned that ‘donation fatigue’ may restrict pledges. The Chile disaster after all closely follows the Haiti quake last December – which killed more than 220,000 people.
However, the devastation in Chile is allegedly less widespread. The key infrastructure – including hospitals and government buildings – are more intact, according to Sandra Schimmelpfennig of the charity Roster.
Looting may be the bigger problem for Chile. In Concepcion and port city Talcahauno, looters have emptied out supermarkets of clothes, food and appliances. Police – including naval officers - are patrolling the streets to prevent further pillaging.
To make your donation to Chile relief, Mashable has the details.
Sources
Anonymous, ‘Canon Supports Relief Efforts Following Earthquake in Chile,’ Canon.com 2 March 2010.
Anonymous, ‘Brother Donates Approximately 5 Million JPY To Earthquake Relief In Chile,’ Brother.com, 2 March 2010.
Rohan Mascarenhas, ‘Chile Relief Groups Concerned With Donor Fatigue Soon After Haiti Earthquake,’ NJ.com, 2 March 2010.
Sebastian Boyd and Michael Smith, ‘Chile Asks For International Aid As Looting Spreads After Quake,’ BusinessWeek.com, 2 March 2010.
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