Tsunamis are ruthless and affectionate. The Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami caused great casualties and property losses to local people. In the face of this disaster, the people of China feel the same way. Although we are not rich, we are truly selfless.
65438 1 October 5, the Australian government announced that it would provide assistance worth 8110,000 US dollars to countries affected by the earthquake and tsunami, surpassing Germany's 674 million US dollars, becoming the first aid country in the world. So far, global aid has increased to $3 billion.
Hong Kong donated 700 million yuan to the disaster area, setting a record for a single city and population.
Beijing 65438+1October 9 th The Indian Ocean tsunami disaster touched Hong Kong people like never before, and they enthusiastically donated money to the victims. Hong Kong people's donation for disaster relief this time not only broke the donation record in the history of Hong Kong, but also created the highest global donation record in a single city and per capita. It is understood that all walks of life in Hong Kong have raised nearly 700 million Hong Kong dollars for disaster relief, with an average donation of 100 Hong Kong dollars per citizen. According to Hong Kong Ta Kung Pao, according to incomplete statistics, up to now, among the major disaster relief organizations in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Red Cross has raised 289 million yuan, World Vision has raised 654.38+05 million yuan, UNICEF has raised 73 million yuan, Oxfam has raised more than 38 million Hong Kong dollars, Doctors Without Borders has raised 654.38+07 million Hong Kong dollars, and the Salvation Army has raised 600 million. Together with the fundraising figures of the Hong Kong SAR Government and other non-governmental disaster relief organizations, and the "Love Without Borders Performing Arts Show" attended by more than 200 performers from both sides of the Taiwan Straits and Hong Kong, the total donation for disaster relief has reached nearly 700 million Hong Kong dollars.