Bagi para Muslims yg tinggal di USA, mari kita menyumbang seikhlasnya buat
saudara2 kita di INA dan negara lainnya. Sumbangan dpt dilakukan via CAIR or
ICNA.
Andrea Rae
Monday, December 27, 2004
U.S. Muslims Urged to Help Tsunami Survivors
Fishing boats and cars piled
up in a fishing village in Malaysia's
tourist island of Langkawi.
Picture Source: Reuters.
(Washington, D.C., 12/27/04) - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
today asked members of the American Muslim community and all people of
conscience worldwide to offer humanitarian assistance and pray for the victims
in Sunday's tsunamis in southern Asia.
The Washington-based Islamic civil rights and advocacy group also expressed
condolences to the families of the victims.
"We are deeply saddened by the news of the tragedy in southern Asia," said CAIR
Chairman Omar Ahmad. "We extend our sincerest condolences to the families of
those killed and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured as a result of
the earthquake. CAIR is working on identifying relief organizations that will
provide aid to the affected areas."
The underwater tremor - the world's biggest earthquake in 40 years - struck
deep in the Indian Ocean off the west coast of Sumatra, triggering tidal waves
up to 30 feet high that obliterated villages and seaside resorts in six
countries across southern Asia.
An estimated 20,000 people have been reported killed thus far in the
devastation. As more information comes in from different countries, officials
are expecting the death toll to rise.
HOW TO HELP
The following organizations have announced that they will take part in relief
efforts to assist the victims of the earthquake:
ISLAMIC RELIEF WORLDWIDE RESPONSE launched an effort to get medical supplies,
tents and sanitations facilities for the victims of the earthquake. To donate,
send checks to Islamic Relief, 1919 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506, call
(888) 479-4968, or visit: www.irw.org
ASIA RELIEF, a Maryland based nonprofit organization, is accepting donations of
nonperishable food items, clothing and toys for victims of the tsunami in Sri
Lanka. Cash donations are also being accepted. To contribute, drop off
donations anytime at 19409 Olive Tree Way, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879. Contact
Seyed Rizwan Mowlana at 301-672-9355 for more information.
ISLAMIC CIRCLE OF NORTH AMERICA (ICNA) Relief has established an Indonesia,
India & Seri Lanka Relief Fund to provide food, medicine, clothes, tents
& other urgently needed supplies. To donate, visit www.ReliefOnLine.org or send
checks to 166-26 89th Ave Jamaica, NY 11432, Tel.718-68-7028.
The INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT societies in south Asia have begun
to mobilize staff and volunteers to affected areas to assist with the
immediate needs. Emergency assessment and first-aid teams have already reached
some of the affected areas.
Call 1-800-435-7669. Contributions to the International Response Fund may be
sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross
International Response Fund, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet
users can make a secure online contribution by visiting www.redcross.org.
CARE Australia teams from Sri Lanka, Indonesia, India and Thailand are
traveling to affected areas to gauge the impact of the disaster. Donations can
be
made through the CARE Australia website (www.careaustralia.org.au) or by
phoning 1-800-020-046.
Other relief organizations that have established similar funds should notify
CAIR by sending an e-mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Additional names will be added
to a list on CAIR's website, www.cair.com.
CAIR, America's largest Islamic civil liberties group, is headquartered in
Washington, D.C., and has 29 regional offices and chapters nationwide and in
Canada.
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CONTACT: Rabiah Ahmed, 202-488-8787 or 202-439-1441, E-Mail:
[EMAIL PROTECTED];
Ibrahim Hooper, 202-488-8787 or 202-744-7726,E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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