Global Citizen

After reading about Hurricane Katrina, it just brought back memories of the Tsumami Disater (Some of comments on that) during December 2004, and the vast devastation caused. One thing I remembered well is the mass mobilization of relief and aid from all parts of the world that was sent to numerous countries. One bright example would be Sri Lanka where the Rebels and Government forces after decades of fighting were willing to lay down their arms temporarily to help their fellow citizens regardless of past conflict which was another example how a natural disater can make human understand the triviality of their conflicts.

So without hesitation, I've tried to find ways that I could help. Without much effort from googling, there were a number of websites that I've found that would allow us to help us from the distance.

http://www.redcross.org/donate/donate.html
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2005/katrina/help.center/

After browsing through the list, I've decided to help the redcross and I made a donation due to their long and outstanding contribution to the world society. This makes me feel better as part of this global citizen - though at times I'm starting to feel guilty if I'm just donating just because of conscience pangs? Hmm... hard to say, but while its on, let me admire what I've done :P

Dear Pisal,

Thank you for your generous gift to the American Red Cross 2005 Hurricane Relief Fund.  This fund makes it possible for the Red Cross to help nationwide Hurricane disaster victims of 2005 with critical needs such as shelter, food, clothing, counseling and other assistance. It's because of the 2005 Hurricane Relief Fund that our response can be immediate regardless of its location or the community’s ability to financially support our efforts. 

Your generous support means the most to the families who rely on Red Cross to help them through some of the most difficult times of their lives. 

Please continue to visit us at  to see how we’re using your 2005 Hurricane Relief Fund donation to make a difference, and for the most current disaster updates and stories about the people being helped.

Together, we can save a life.

American Red Cross