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“F & D”Ya’an Earthquake Aid
#Earthquake Express# The official measurement from the China Earthquake Network: 08:02, Beijing time, on April 20, an earthquake of 7.0 on the Richter scale occurred in Lushan Suburb, Ya’an city, Sichuan province (at latitude 30.3 degrees north and longitude 103.0 degrees east),
The quake occurred at a depth of 13 kilometers below the surface. (Forwarded from 12841 Wangyi Microblogging)
According to the report of CCTV, the Sichuan Ya’an earthquake has caused 156 deaths and more than 1 500 thousand people have been affected by the disaster.
April 17th, three days before the earthquake, 12841 predicted the earthquake in his microblogging.
[@12841: the Earth will shake in ten days. ]
On the 20th when the earthquake occurred, 12841 wrote in his microblogging to instruct the teams from “F&D” to assist the earthquake-stricken regions of Si-chuan Ya’an.
[@12841: Send all the donations from the activity of “F & D” nation wide this month to Si-chuan Ya-an. Su-lan, please coordinate the work.]
Ⅰ “F & D” – Earthquake relief situation Released:
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20th April
Su-lan, who is the general coordinator of the “F&D”, contacted the Civil Affairs Bureau of Lushan Suburb of Ya`an city, and she was informed that almost all houses were damaged and the people were homeless . General relief resources such as food and water were relatively abundant.
After the earthquake, emergency materials such as relief tents and first aid supplies were lacking, so, the donated money saved from Fasting this month will be used to buy relief tents and earthquake first aid packages, to send to the Ya-an earthquake region.
Due to the urgent needs of the earthquake region, Mr. Wu Ze Heng wrote in his microblogging again to arrange the relief work.
[@12841: Su-lan please organize the purchase and distribution of the relief goods immediately, and the money could be paid after the donations are received later on, the Earthquake regions need the relief supplies urgently!!! ]Su-Lan arranged the purchase of relief goods and decided to purchase the relief tents from the Chen-hua Company, 100 tents in the first instance. Due to the urgent need of the earthquake region, Su-lan consulted with the company and reached a consensus to send the relief goods in the first place, and the money could be paid later on.
Su-Lan calculated the sum of donation and decided the amount of goods to purchase.
Su-Lan arranged the transportation of the relief goods, and coordinated the logistics.
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21st April
Immediately the same night, the volunteers from the Beijing “F & D” group Guang-min, Si-jin, Brightness Walker, Ke-fang, Qing-xiao, Kuan-rong, went to the tent-maker company in He-bei to organize transportation.
Teams from “F & D” in Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, Huaiyuan as well as Hua Zang (Dharma) Charitable Organization in Europe, estimated how much money would be donated and reported to Su-lan.
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22nd April
Eight am. in the morning, volunteers Cao-yuan Yi-zi and Ma Yu-lan from the Beijing “F & D” group also went to the tent-makers to help pack. At that time, forty tents were ready.
By the end of the day, 100 tents had been packed.
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23rd April
Donations from Shanghai and Beijing was remitted to the “F & D” account.
100 tents were sent to the earthquake regions.
The selling price of one tent was 883.00 RMB, but they were purchased for 537.00 RMB each. The discount was the Chen-hua company′s donation to the relief fund.
Su-lan planed to go to the earthquake region to coordinate the distribution of relief goods, and to make sure they were given to those in need.
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24th April
Su-lan reached Cheng-du City.
Donations from Nanjing, Shenyang, Shangxi and Tianjing respectively came into the account.
95 earthquake first aid packages were purchased and transported to Chen-du City. Each of the earthquake first aid packages cost 510 RMB.
All donations amounted to 173098.00 RMB, and after subtracting the money spent on tents, earthquake first aid packages and transportation, there are still 65531.00 RMB remaining.
Su-lan reached the center of Civil Relief Alliance, which is responsible for coordination and relief between the front and back lines. Su-lan worked with the volunteers, and waited for the arrival of the relief goods.
There is much information coming from the front lines. It seems that in spite of the arrival of a great deal of relief goods these are not reaching those in need.
Information from the front line, is that relief goods are not allowed to be received by individuals. Without special permits, relief goods could not be sent into the earthquake region, unless the goods are sent directly to those organizations appointed by governments, such as Civil Affairs Bureaus. Su-lan tries to cooperate with other charity organizations, in order to get into the earthquake region as soon as possible.
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25th April
Relief tents arrived at Chen-du City.
However the situation is that there is a lack of coordination between Governmental and NGOs and between the NGOs themselves, so that the allocation of relief goods is in a mess.
In order to enter the earthquake region to allocate relief goods as soon as possible, Su-lan has contacted many relief organizations, such as the One Foundation Relief Alliance, the Yau Shange Foundation, the Hongkong Oxfam sub-branch in Cheng-Du as well as the Chengdu Volunteer Association.
However, on that day, the urgency of the relief work after the earthquake passed. From now on, the relief work will be concentrated on providing accommodation for the afflicted people. It means that the earthquake first aid packages and tents are no longer urgently needed.
Since relief goods are not allowed to be received by individuals, and the allocation of relief goods is in a mess, and the earthquake packages are no longer in urgent need, it is decided to cease the distribution of the earthquake first aid packages temporarily.
However, Su-lan tries her best to get the relief goods to the needy people.
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26th April
Su-lan sent us a message: I arrived at Chen-du with compassion for you all, and the only purpose of my trip is to give out the relief goods to the afflicted people, however I found that it is really difficult…
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27th April
It is known that according to the instruction of Premier Li Keqiang, the government of Lu-shan Suburb will hold a meeting with NGOs in order to set up a coordination platform to integrate resources.
A use was also found for the tents. The Chengdu Volunteer Association will take part in the post-earthquake settlement, the volunteers need short-term living facilities. Su-lan gets ready to bring our tents to the front and gives them to the volunteers.
People in the earthquake region also need tents for accommodation, and they are waiting for the shelters to be built.
Getting tents in logistic base.
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28th April
Su-lan is waiting at the volunteer terminal, for the trip next morning to get into Baoxing(one of severely affected place ).
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29th April
Our tents arrived at the frontline. Volunteers from the Chengdu Volunteer Association will bring them to where they are mostly needed.
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2nd May
Second batch of donations from Fu-xin transferred to the account.
Third batch of donations from Ha-erbing transferred to the account.
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4th May
Donation money raised by the HZDCOE was brought to China by Ms. Bj?rg Lein. This money will be sent to “F & D” ′s account before 8th (more details).
After the Ya-an earthquake, the Chinese government refused international aid. However a small part of the friendship from Norwegians reached the earthquake regions through the worldwide activities of ”F & D” initiated by Mr. Wu Ze Heng.
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5th May
The second batch of donations from Shenyang was sent out.
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May, June
The HZDCOE received donations from Norwegian friends from time to time.
All donations this time amount to 208,400 RMB. after subtracting the money spent on relief goods, there still remains 100,000 RMB.
Ⅱ Post-earthquake Assistance for reconstruction
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“F & D” teams reach a consensus that the remaining money would be used for specific projects in post-earthquake reconstruction, and the first batch of money will be used to assist 9 families in difficulties. The “F & D” group appointed the Chengdu Volunteer Association to distribute the money.
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“F & D” – Ya’an, Baoxin post-earthquake disaster Reconstruction project, Assistance Plan to Poor Families
http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_53a702a801019f7b.html#bsh-84-243886338
There is a surplus from the donation we collected for the Ya’an earthquake. The board members of “F & D” agreed that the surplus would be used for the Post-earthquake Reconstruction in Ya’an region. We will entrust the Chengdu Volunteer Association with the distribution of the money. They will ensure that every sum of money is delivered to the beneficiaries and provide the receipts.
Background of the entrusted charitable organization(-Chengdu Volunteer Association)
The Chengdu Volunteer Association was initiated by private individuals and founded in 2005. It is among the first batch of Non-governmental Organizations. The Chengdu Volunteer Association’s mission is to “Serve society with love and dedication”. As a result of the Ya’an earthquake on 20th. April, the Chengdu Volunteer Association will be stationed long-term in Baoxing Suburb of Ya’an City to assist with the reconstruction.
Planned distribution of the money
During the initial investigation by the frontline volunteers, 9 needy families were chosen. Among these families, some had lost the main breadwinner, some family members became disabled because of the earthquake, some families were already quite poor, the earthquake made their situation even worse…… The process of support for the needy families will be kept open and transparent. The responsible persons will guarantee that every sum of money will be delivered to each family receiving benefit. They will publish the donation information on the webpage or blog in good time.
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I, The donator and the beneficiary
The first donation from: “Fasting for Charity & Good Deed Every Day” group
The first batch of beneficiaries: 9 families from Baoxing Suburb (see the enclosed files)
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II, Amount of donation
100.00 RMB to each family, each month. 1200.00 RMB to each family each year.
Total of 9 families: 10 800 RMB (only one transaction, with no administrative fee.)
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III, The transaction and distribution schedule
The donation will be transferred to the Chengdu Volunteer Association in June and July;
The duration of the support: July 2013 to July 2014
The method of distribution: once a quarter (300.00 RMB to each family)
The distributor: Baoxing Frontline Headquarters of the Chengdu Volunteer Association
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IV, Distribution procedure
1、The donation will be issued to the families at the beginning of the first month of every quarter (before 10th);
2、The beneficiaries must sign a receipt.
3、The volunteers from the frontline headquarters will take photos or videos to document the charitable event.
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V, Publishing and feed-back
Within one week after the distribution (2-3 days delay caused by internet connection problems is allowed), the Chengdu Volunteer Association, the organization entrusted to distribute the donation, will send all the files, photos or videos which document the procedure to the “Fasting for Charity and Good Deed Every Day” group and give feed-back on time.
Information about the 9 families in difficulty in Bao-xing
丁启刚 （点开每个人的名字，分别是他们的详细资料）
丁启刚，家住宝兴县穆坪镇新宝村山上，生活条件差，每年种的玉米等作物经常被野生动物袭击，所以家里唯一的经济来源就是他外出务工。小儿子患有轻度脑瘫导致脚跟腱发育不完整，走路需要踮起脚尖，很困难。家里经济条件不好，一直没有得到很好地治疗。突如其来的4.20强烈地震，震塌了住房的墙体，震倒了厨房，原本计划再难今年也要带儿子去好的医院就医的，可是现在不知道什么时候才能让孩子得到更好的治疗。
张玉，家住硗碛藏族乡嘎日村，父亲患有抑郁症、精神分裂、脑膜炎等疾病。家庭事务全部压在奶奶肩上，奶奶身体也一直不好，头痛频发需长期服用止疼药。小张玉还要协助奶奶管理家庭的事务。现在在硗碛乡中心校上初中的她，周末回家课余时间都花在家里的家务活上。一家人就这样勉强度日。4.20强烈地使家里房屋受损严重，部分墙体裂缝，成为危房。房屋面临重建问题，这使这个家庭更加艰难。其奶奶的心愿便是可以支持她继续学习深造，现在大人苦一点也没什么。
仙平三岁时父母离异，母亲离开了他，父亲在外跑车经常不在家，小仙平一直跟着爷爷奶奶生活。奶奶患有高血压，不能太累，所以家里的重活累活都爷爷来做。天灾无情，4.20强烈地震夺取了他父亲的生命，小仙平又一次面对失去至亲的伤痛。爷爷奶奶已经年迈，丧子已经让他们痛不欲生，但是为了小仙平，他们还是努力坚持着。
突如其来的4.20强烈地震摧毁了张光明的美好家园，房屋濒临倒塌，他的弟弟也因地震引起的塌方长眠地下。一家四口现在只能住在山脚的救灾安置点里，每天夫妻二人又得走两个多小时的山路，到山上干农活。其所在的苟山村本来就物产不丰富，日子紧巴巴。这地震更是雪上加霜。
张兴华，家住宝兴县五龙乡，有一双儿女，大儿子在上大学，小女儿读中学。他经常在外打零工赚钱补贴家用，妻子在家料理家务，干农活。日子过得清贫但却很快乐。4.20强烈地震的发生，打破了这个原本平静快乐的家庭，妻子在去县城卖樱桃的途中不幸身亡。那片原本由他和妻子共同支撑的蓝天摇摇欲坠，所有的重担落到他一个人的肩上。
家住硗碛藏族乡嘎日村组的杨志芬，曾患脑瘤现有手术后的后遗症癫痫，需要长期服用“丙戌酸钠片”。丈夫因为肺结核1990年去世，她独自抚养两个女儿，长女驼背未婚，次女在成都打工卖衣服。4.20强烈地震让其房屋成为危房，但是凭她家的经济状况，难以负担昂贵的房屋重建费用。希望能够有爱心人士长期供给药品以及协助住房重建。
罗燕，一个仅10岁就尝尽人间疾苦的小女孩。8岁丧父，母改嫁，剩下她一人孤单生活。一开始村民自发给予蔬菜食物的帮助，她便自己做饭照顾自己。后来村上找到愿意收养她的医生，后因医生有一子只得将她送回政府。被安置在养老院。后来再一次被收养，然主家怕仇家报复祸及罗燕便再一次送回政府。就这样经历了6次颇具波折的安置。现在，小罗燕被远亲黄启伦收养。黄启伦靠打零工维持家用，其母长期有病，每年仅医药支出就近万元。4.20强烈地震时，大石砸破了他们的屋顶，墙体也大面积倒塌。
近期发现罗燕患上了甲状腺肿，成都义工联义工已经为其在县医院解决了医疗问题。现在有爱心人士愿意为罗燕提供学费供其上学，但求成都一寄宿制学校助其完成学业。远亲是她大娘（罗燕父亲的哥哥的妻子）的弟弟黄启伦
罗银全是一个朴实勤劳的农村小伙，家住硗碛藏族乡嘎日村，生活条件艰苦。家中有年迈的母亲和一个和他一样天生智力障碍的弟弟，家中事务大多由老妈妈在操持，唯一的收入来源就是每年种一季的玉米，但是由于海拔高，气候条件不好，玉米的收成也很不理想，所以家里一直过得很困苦。
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