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Iran

 

Helping the Iranians in the Aftermath of
an Earthquake

By Shiraz Relief Team (Originally in English)

On the night of December 20, 2010, a strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck near the town of Hoseinabad in the southeastern province of Kermān, claiming about seven lives and causing 25 injuries. Of the 30 remote villages in the affected mountainous region, at least three were reportedly destroyed. Centered at a shallow depth 100 kilometers from Bam, the quake was felt in other Iranian provinces and as far away as the United Arab Emirates. It was followed by at least nine aftershocks, one of which measured a magnitude of 5.0. Rescue teams and Iranian Red Crescent workers went immediately to the area to search for survivors as well as to provide relief.

Sending Her deep condolences and prayers, Supreme Master Ching Hai provided US$15,000 in emergency funds and our Association members from the Shiraz Center contacted the Red Crescent to find out the immediate needs of the affected people. After purchasing all the requested items, they prepared 700 relief packages containing various foods, toothbrushes, toothpaste and soap, then delivered them to 700 families in five villages near Mamassani with the help from local officials in the Relief Committee. Our team also shared flyers and DVDs about global warming and other related subjects with the villagers. They were happy to learn that their efforts were very much appreciated, especially around the New Year, and it was the first time these people had received so such help.

Our Association members from the Shiraz Center are thankful to the Iranian Red Crescent and all personnel who worked to ease the situation. They send earnest sympathies for the lives lost while they pray for Allah’s protection of the quake-stricken residents and that such tragedies may soon be a thing of the past as people strive for more caring stewardship of the Earth.

Expenditures by Supreme Master Ching Hai for Earthquake Relief Work in Mamasani, Iran

 

Description

Amount (IRR)

Receipt

Relief supplies (blankets, plastic bags,
toothbrushes, toothpaste and soap)

46,278,500

A

Food (sugar, sugar cubes,
vegetable oil, rice and vegan biscuits)

120,654,000

B

Transportation

2,920,000

C

Total

169,852,500

(US$14,987)

 

 

 

 

To view the Humanitarian Relief Activities by the Supreme Master Ching Hai and Her International Association, please visit:
http://www.GodsDirectContact.org.tw/humanitarian
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