A scene on the Marina beach in Chennai: Source: The Hindu, 27 December, 2004	Appeal to contribute generously and appropriately to aid tsunami victims: Bangalore citizens initiative for tsunami victims On December 26th, tsunamis induced by a massive earthquake in the Indian ocean hit India among other countries in the South Asian and South-East Asian region. In this time of crisis, in Bangalore, a network of voluntary organisations, colleges, student organisations, NGOs, etc. have come together to launch the CITIZENS INITIATIVE FOR TSUNAMI VICTIMS to develop collective efforts for mobilising relief material and money to help victims through credible contact points in the affected areas. A series of collection points for material and donations are also set up. St. Joseph’s College of Arts and Science will be the main contact point for collection of material and donations.
Who should volunteer How can you help Safexpress Courier extends free pick up and delivery for Tsunami Relief work	Media file containing updated newspaper clippings on the Tsunami disaster is now available. Click on the topics listed issuewise below General Environmental and Geographical effects Impact on Projects Corruption and mismanagement of relief Coastal Regulatory Zone Natural Barriers Relief and Rehabilitation Systemic Failure Caste Barriers
Update Bulletins Press Release (Dec 28, 2004) (Word Doc; 37KB) Tsunami Relief Bulletin (Dec 30, 2004) (Word Doc, 92KB) Tsunami Relief Bulletin (Jan 10, 2004) (Word Doc; 207KB) (Please see this space for updates on the Relief work and requirements)
Collection Points The following material and donation collection points are set up: St. Joseph’s College of Arts and Science, Langford Road, Bangalore-27. Ph: 22272299, 22211429 Environment Support Group ®, S-3, Rajashree Apartments, 18/57, 1st Main Road, S. R. K. Gardens, Jayanagar, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore-41. Ph: 26534364, 26531339, 26341977. Email: esg@esgindia.org or esg@bgl.vsnl.net.in; Web: www.esgindia.org Servelots, 3354, "Pankaja", KR Road, Bangalore-70. Email: tsunami@servelots.com Ph: 26762963 Pedestrian Pictures, Prakruti Mudrana, 52, 29th Cross, 9th Main, Banashankari II Stage, Bangalore - 70. Ph: 9448371389, 26713894 Jaiva, 8, Hospital Road (Bowring), Behind Safina Plaza, Bangalore - 1. Website to coordinate relief information has been set up at: http://www.indiatogether.org/relief/tsunami Convenors: • Fr. Ambrose Pinto, Principal, St. Joseph’s College of Arts and Science • Srimathi Prasad, Citizen • Donna Fernandes, Vimochana • Leo F. Saldanha, Coordinator, Environment Support Group

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