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News from August 2010

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Pakistan Flood Relief
The recent monsoon flooding in Pakistan has affected more than 14 million people. Charities from around the world were quick to send supplies and emergency response teams, and those teams are still working tirelessly to provide aid. You may help our partners in their relief efforts by donating as they conduct disaster response and recovery efforts. The recipient partners in this drive include CARE, International Health Partners (IHP) and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

"CARE is on the ground in flood-affected areas of Pakistan providing lifesaving aid and medical care to tens of thousands of people in desperate need. We are grateful for Accenture and Aidmatrix's help with our Pakistan relief efforts." -Marcela Hahn, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances
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States Well Prepared for Hurricane Earl
With the threat of Hurricane Earl this week, states on the East Coast were preparing for the  potential damages. States such as North Carolina maintain their National Donations Management Network portal, powered by Aidmatrix, that is used heavily during disasters to capture unsolicited in-kind donations.
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Corporate Disaster Resource Network (CDRN), Powered by Aidmatrix, Provides Relief Support for India Flash Floods
In early August, flash flooding occured in the Leh District in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. 24 villages in Leh region have been severely affected. Immediately after the tragedy the CDRN emergency unit, contacted NDMA and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for first hand information on critical needs. Clean drinking water for the survivors, woolen blankets, medicines and alpine tents were urgently required. CDRN emergency unit quickly assessed the situation and was ready to transport donated goods for those affected in Leh.
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Children International Expedites Relief to Poor Children Around the World and Reduces Operational Costs with New Donations Management System
Children InternationalChildren International, a Kansas City-based nonprofit organization, announces the Aidmatrix Foundation has completed implementation of a web platform enabling the charity to accept donated supplies to help poor children and families around the world. The platform was donated in part by Aidmatrix and is valued at $250,000. Use of the system is projected to save Children International $3 million in annual expenses while significantly reducing the amount of time and effort used in the procurement of gifts-in-kind donations, thus freeing up more funding to help children in need.
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Aidmatrix Conference Schedule
Information and Communications Technology for Development Conference sponsored by Catholic Relief Services on Septemeber 23rd at the AED Conference Center in Washington, DC
Vice President Melis Jones will be a speaking about Aidmatrix's Emergency Response Model: Supply Chain Management Technology.
We need your support - even if you can't join us at the Digital Disco Ball
Aidmatrix's Digital Disco Ball annual fundraising event will take place on October 14 in Dallas, TX - see details below. We hope you can join us. We understand that Dallas may not be a convenient destination for all of our friends and supporters, so we're offering a "Virtual Ticket" this year. This "Chillaxin'" Virtual Ticket provides you with an opportunity to help bring Aidmatrix technologies to more relief agencies, serving those in need. With more organizations using our technologies, we are able to work alongside our partners in helping to impact humanitarian relief across the United States and around the world.
 
Please consider purchasing a "Chillaxin'" Ticket for $65. Any donors purchasing a Virtual Ticket at the "Chillaxin'" level or higher will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Starbucks gift card and will be recognized in an upcoming Aidmatrix newsletter for their support. Please take advantage of this opportunity to help us impact the lives of those in need.