Greetings!
We are growing in leaps and bounds thanks to the support of our donors, who are responding generously to our wider range of disaster relief solutions. If you are interested in the "specs" for our tents (the largest disaster relief tent available) go to Family Survival Pack. For more information about our SkyJuice Water Purification Systems visit SkyJuice. Progress to date after only five months (deployed or in process): Pakistan: 700 FSPs, 8 SkyJuice, 27 LifeBoxes, 5000 Lifestraws India: 2 SkyJuice Sudan: 192 FSPs for returning refugees Haiti: 6 SkyJuice and a container of temporary 4 room schools Pakistan: planning in process for deployment to southern region. PS. Check out the valuable holiday season coupon below. |
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Disaster Aid International Conference
An historic meeting was held in Victoria, BC last week which saw representatives of all the member nations of Disaster Aid International (DAI) gather for their first Conference since being established as an association in Montreal in June 2010. DAI was established as the procurement and deployment arm for the member regions, Canada, Australia, USA and United Kingdom. Visit Disaster Aid International for links to the websites of the various countires. Disaster Aid UK (formerly LifeBox) has recently decided to expand its name to Disaster Aid UK & Ireland to better reflect the area they serve. The tagline of the International logo is " bringing all the pieces together" and that is definitely what took place at this important meeting. If you would like to help us grow the new "group" Friends of Disaster Aid Canada find us on Facebook . We have also set up Disaster Aid International as a "cause" on Facebook.  |
Pakistan
Pakistan continues to reel after the devastating floods there. We are doing the best we can for as many as we can, but we would like to do more. Our DARTs have established great working relationships with other NGO's in the region around Mardan and Nowshera, especially the Interfaith League Against Poverty I-LAP and local Rotarians. Even though we have closed our designated Pakistan fund we are still delivering aid there. For a gallery of photos click here. |
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NOOCH Snack and Chill Fundraiser
Many thanks to Jonathan Grand Pierre, Shallay Lau, Angela Jung, and all involved in a starstruck fundraising event in Richmond BC. Thanks to their efforts they raised enough money for a four room temporary school for up to 80 children, as well as school supplies for the kids and teachers. Thanks also to Canadian DART Hal Singleton, recently returned from Pakistan, who provided "logistical support" for the event. You can watch a video of the fun filled evening here then scroll down to the video "Starstruck Fundraiser". |
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Our mission is to provide and assist in delivering humanitarian aid, shelter and sustainable water systems to people affected by natural and other disasters.If you would like to help you can click the DONATE NOW button on our website and donate through Canada Helps. Call our office at 1 800 677 0990 if you would like to use VISA or MasterCard. Or you can mail a cheque to our address below. Our tax number is 85592 2704 R0001, and we issue receipts for donations of $20 or more. We endeavour to provide a photograph and geographic coordinates of recipient families to every donor of a complete Family Survival Pack, temporary school, First Aid Station or SkyJuice. Our webmaster has been working hard to bring together all the bits of technology required to get this information into a searchable form on our website's Roll of Honour. Thank you for your patience. |
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Sincerely,
Don
Don Ohlgren
Disaster Aid Canada |
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A Commitment to Excellence in DART Training
Executive Director of DAI, Don Ohlgren is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Cox as the Head of Disaster Aid Response Team training and deployment. Ed brings a wealth of successful experience to the job including five years in a similar position with ShelterBox UK. "We look forward very much to working with Ed and benefitting from his proven experience," said Don.
With a degree in photojournalism and training in Personnel Security in Emergencies, Urban Search and Rescue, and Humanitarian Logistics, Ed will provide logistical problem solving skills and will bring to Disaster Aid International already established good working relationships with other aid organisations overseas, such as ACTED, Oxfam, Save the Children, and the Salvation Army.
The Chairman of Disaster Aid International, David Langworthy from Australia commented, "I have known Ed for some time and am confident that his expertise will help us maintain a world-class training program for our DARTs. His capabilities in the field will ensure efficient and effective delivery of the aid given so generously by our donors worldwide, who will be able to rest assured that we are providing good stewardship of their money."
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