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World Vision projects US $35 million for Sichuan quake funding |
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- US $35 raised in support of earthquake relief and rehabilitation
- 1.1 million people targeted over 2-3 years
- World Vision working supports hard-hit areas in remote locations
HONG KONG, June 10, 2008 - Concern for children and their families affected by the earthquake that rocked Sichuan, China on 12 May, has resulted in an outpouring of donations to World Vision totaling US $35 million.
The new US $35 million budget is expected to reach 1.1 million people in Sichuan and neighboring provinces Shaanxi and Gansu over a 2-3 year period.
"The long-term programming reflects our commitment to communities," said HEA Director Victor Kan.
"There is much to do before people’s lives can return to normal. Homes need to be repaired or rebuilt, schools need to be reconstructed and people need to begin generating income again so they can support their families," he continued.
While World Vision’s emergency response phase focused on the distribution of basic survival goods such as food, shelter and medicines, its rehabilitation phase will be centered around economic recovery initiatives, the reconstruction of 50 schools, 15 dormitories, 5,800 homes and 5 health clinics.
Remote areas a priority
The majority of World Vision’s work will take place in remote areas. "Before the earthquake struck, World Vision was starting an Area Development Programme in Quingchuan County, an area some 200 km from the quake’s epicenter," said Mr. Kan.
"We know that the people living in remote areas like these are generally poorer than those who live in city centers. Through assessments in Quingchuan County and beyond, we’ve learned that hard to reach communities are in fact, some of the worst affected," he explained.
More than 88,000 lives were lost in the earthquake that rocked Sichuan, China on May 12, 2008. School buildings collapsed, homes were damaged and livelihoods were shattered.
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