Sunday, September 04, 2005

World Lines Up to Help After Katrina

For the complete list of countries that are donating money/supplies, click here.

Here are a few notable ones:

Germany said it would offer aid or money if requested by Washington.

Sri Lanka, still recovering from the tsunami disaster, pledged $25,000 to the American Red Cross.

Australia said it would donate $7.7 million immediately to the American Red Cross.

Japan donated $200,000 to the Red Cross and would also provide up to $300,000 in aid supplies.

The Vatican sent a telegram to say that Pope Benedict XVI was "deeply saddened" by the disaster and that he was praying for the victims and rescuers.

C'mon Pope! Open up the wallet a little. Who needs any more prayers when Britney Spears is already doing that.

And for me, I spent the whole morning watching TV coverage on Katrina, donated some money on amazon, and applied for a loan to fill up my gas.

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