Author: Brian Ashworth

Philippines Hit By Typhoon

by Brian Ashworth, posted in News, Philippines, Safe Water for Every Child, Smart Aid

Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines was yesterday hit by Typhoon Trami. (Locally called Kristine)

Two months worth of rain fell in the Bicol area within 24 hours.

Many communities are flooded, some as deep as the roof level in 2 storey homes.

Our local partner ‘Safe Water for Every Child-Philippines‘ is preparing to travel to Bicol with SkyHydrants to deliver safe water to affected communities.

They will be working with Philippine Rotary Clubs.

Australian Support

Australians can support this response by making a donation at the following link.

DONATION

Charity donations of $2 or more to Disaster Aid Australia are tax-deductible in Australia.

Philippine Support

People in the Philippines can offer support by contacting Safe Water For Every Child – Philippines at;

safewaterforeverychildphils@gmail.com

NEPAL FLOODS

by Brian Ashworth, posted in News

This year Nepal has suffered the worst floods since records began.

The rain and floodwaters have also triggered massive landslides.

Over 230 people are known to have died and 81,000 people have been displaced from their homes.

Disaster Aid Australia is currently planning a Smart Aid response to these catastrophic events in conjunction with Disaster Aid Nepal.

This will include assistance with both Safe Drinking Water and Shelter.

We are targeting our response at Bethanchowk Rural Municipality and Bhumlu Rural Municipality, both East of Kathamndu.

If you want to support Disaster Aid Australia, and Disaster Aid Nepal, in this response you can make a donation at the below link:

DONATE

Charity donations of $2 or more to Disaster Aid Australia are tax-deductible in Australia.

Another 2 SkyHydrants in Mindanao

by Brian Ashworth, posted in News

Our partner Safe Water for Every Child Philippines has been busy in Mindanao with two recent installations.

An installation at the Upi Agricultural School for the school and the surrounding community.

The other installation was at the Agkir Agkir School for the school and the local community

Its great to see hundreds more children having easy access to safe drinking water.

We also acknowledge the help of the many Philippine Rotarians who are key to ‘Safe Water for Every Child-Philippines.

YOU CAN MAKE A TAX DEDUCTABLE DONATION WHICH WILL HELP US CONTINUE TO DELIVER SUSTAINABLE SAFE WATER IN 2024-2025 BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW:

DONATE

Charity donations of $2 or more to Disaster Aid Australia are tax-deductible in Australia.

North Thailand Floods

by Brian Ashworth, posted in News

After very heavy rain over several days a massive downpour has hit the waterlogged mountains in Northern Thailand in the last two days.

This has led to major damage across a wide area.

The situation is dire in Chiang Rai, where 12,700 households have been severely impacted, and tragically, 4 lives have been lost.

Our local partner Disaster Aid Thailand has already started to respond and will be providing assistance to many communities.

One of the critical issues in such flooding events is the fact that there is no safe clean water and Disaster Aid Australia has been asked to assist with our Smart Aid SkyHydrants.

Each SkyHydrant GEM Rapid Response Pack can provide 5,000 litres/day of clean bacteria free water.

Disater Aid Response Team members (DARTs) will be travelling to assist with safe water and shelter for people who have either lost their homes or have them badly damaged.

YOU CAN MAKE A TAX DEDUCTABLE DONATION WHICH WILL HELP DELIVER AID TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THIS DISASTER BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW:

DONATE

Charity donations of $2 or more to Disaster Aid Australia are tax-deductible in Australia.