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$10,000 in 24 hours, Help us reach the Mortar Net $2,500 Challenge Match
In the past 24 hours since we began an appeal for Myanmar (Burma) we've raised just over $10,000 from hundreds of individuals right here from this list. As a testament to small change making a difference, it was a $5 donation that put us
over our initial target. Making an online donation allows us to make quick decisions on the scope of the impact we can make. I know around a dozen of you emailed to say your link was not working but you can now email directly from our
site. Thank you to all those who have contributed, both big and small, and those that will over the next few days.
As Myanmar (Burma) has begun to loosen its doors to allow relief agencies US officials are reporting that the death toll may exceed 100,000 and that 1 million are displaced. To get a real clear picture of what we face, check out the images
below. In the next few days we will contact all those who offered their services to discuss our approach.
Thank you,
Cameron and the Architecture for Humanity team.
How your contribution can make a difference:
$15,000 supports a design team for six months to a year.
$50,000 builds a transitional school (Just about the most important thing you can do as it allows parents to rebuild and begin working again. In Sri Lanka we built 6 of these for 1200 children.)
$150,000 builds a community complex for an entire community. (health clinic, daycare center, jobs training center, library, government offices and organic gardens.)
Architecture for Humanity supports long-term community-led reconstruction. Less than 8% of our funds go towards administration making us one of the most efficient charitable organizations in the United States.
Mortar Net Challenge
Our friends over at Mortar Net, who were so supportive after Hurricane Katrina, is offering a $2,500 match for any donations over the next 24 hours. The Indiana based company is the first company in the construction industry to rise to the
occasion and I hope you help us in reaching the target.
If any other company would like to also get involved please email us. Perhaps even raise funds during the upcoming AIA National Convention in Boston, whose theme is 'We The People; or the UIA convention in Torino. So instead of having a
table of 'chatchkeys' or slide rules - put up a simple sign telling attendees that you 'gave a damn'. I am sure the communities in the field would be ever grateful for your meaningful contribution.
Hey, Do Something for Myanmar
During the aftermath of the South Asia tsunami, the incredible organization
Do Something help coordinate dozens of schools in the United States raised funds through bake and chocolate sales, car washes and other fun activities. Independently schools like Pace Academy of Atlanta, Georgia raised close to $12,000
by changing the cafeteria lunch to traditional South Asian cuisine for a week.
Think you can match that... email
Barb Alvarado with your ideas.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Online:
http://www.architectureforhumanity.org/donate
International Wire Transfer: Email
Barb Alvarado for bank details and SWIFT code.
Mail: Make Check Payable to:
Architecture for Humanity
848 Folsom Street, Suite 201
San Francisco, CA 94107
IRS Tax Exempt ID: 30-0038297
Open Architecture Network project
PDF of extent of damage.
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