Asian Connections - Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Passes Away at Age 96

Posted by AC Team - on Sunday, 26 November 2023

When I got married and moved to a Ranch north of Tucson, Arizona, I was still a broadcaster for an ABC TV affiliate Magazine show, but the rest of my life completely changed. I remember when the late First Lady Rosalynn Carter arrived at our Kai Ranch and greeted our family. She was beautiful and very kind. She wrote me a handwritten note wishing me good wishes in happiness and health. I wish I could thank her for her kindness again. Thank you First Lady Rosalynn Carter.

Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts

Posted by AC Team on Monday, 11 November 2013.

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Update February 7, 2014

Donate and enter a contest through February 20, 2014 to win a trip to London to meet the Downton Abbey cast on set. Members of the cast of Downton Abbey are running a special campaign to help the Tsunami victims rebuild in the Philippines. Donations at $10 and up made by February 20, 2014 through www.omaze.com/abbey will be entered into a chance to win a day on the set in London with the cast of Downton Abbey for two people including flight and lodging. Funds donated will benefit Be the Change's efforts to create programs and partnerships to help the victims rebuild their lives. Be the Change is founded by Linda Cruse. www.lindacruse.com

View the video with cast members of Downton Abbey here.

For details: http://www.omaze.com/experiences/downtonabbey

Update December 4, 2013

Filipino photojournalist Bullit Marquez recounts what he saw in the aftermath of the

devastating storm that his the Philippines in November.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/photography-blog/2013/dec/03/bullit-marquez-typhoon-haiyan-philippines

Mostly survivors are helping recovery efforts off the ground reports www.news.com.au
http://www.theguardian.com/world/photography-blog/2013/dec/03/bullit-marquez-typhoon-haiyan-philippines

Updated November 23, 2013

The numbers being reported vary depending on the agency but one thing is constant: Typhoon Haiyan was one of the worst storms in recorded history.

The United Nations reports more than 330,000 people continue to be displaced from the ravages of Typhoon Haiyan. Thousands still are feared dead.

There are many ways to donate to help.

The United Nations has launched an aid appeal.