Sichaun Earthquake - Help


 This site provides information on the Sichauan Earthquake which measured 7.8 on the Richter Scale, centre in Wenchuan, Sichuan, China and has affected millions of people. The source is mainly  from the translations of news from Chinese Media. 

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 How to make a Donation?

 

In the UK

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The Chinese Embassy in UK has opened a special account for donation for Earthquake in Sichuan province in Bank of China(UK). 2008/05/14 

 

  

1)   CHEQUES,TRAVELLERS CHEQUES AND POSTAL ORDERS SHOULD BE
       MADE

  PAYABLE To:

    The Chinese Embassy In UK

    Sichuan Earthquake Donation Account

    ACCOUNT No: 10196750

    CORRESPONDENT ADDRESS:BANKING DEPARTMENT,

    BANK OF CHINA(UK) LIMITED,

    90 CANNON STREET,LONDON,EC4N 6HA

 

2)  UK AND OVERSEAS DONATIONS CAN BE MADE QUOTING:

    Beneficiary Name:The Chinese Embassy In UK

    Sichuan Earthquake Donation Account

   Account number:10196750

   Sort code:405037 BANK OF CHINA(UK) LTD LONDON

 

3)  CASH can be deposited at any branch of Bank of China(UK)Limited,

    Please quote a/c no. 10196750

 

    Please do leave your contact details for receipt and our heartfelt gratitude.

 

Earthquake hotline numbers in the embassy are:

Political section: 020-72994039, 72994094

Educational section: 020-76120266

Commercial section: 020-77238923-8262.

Email:  earthquake@chinese-embassy.org.uk

 

Frequently asked questions about donations to the earthquake victims ;

List of Urgently Needed Materials for Earthquake Rescue and Relief

 

 

 

In China

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The Ministry of Civil Affairs has authorised the Red Cross Society of China and China Charity Federation to receive donations for quake-hit areas.

 

 Red Cross Society of China

Account number for renminbi donation: 0200001009014413252, at Beijing branch of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China

Account number for foreign currency donation: 7112111482600000209 at Jiuxianqiao branch of CITIC Bank.

Donation through post office should be sent to:

Red Cross Society of China

No 8, Beixinqiaosantiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100007

Its website: www.redcross.org.cn

Red Cross Society of China donation hotline: (8610) 65139999, 64027620  

Chinese Red Cross Foundation also receives donations:

The donation can be sent to: No 53, Ganmian Hutong, Dongdanbeidajie Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100010

Account number of Beijing branch, Bank of China: 800100921908091001

Account number of Dongsinan branch, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China: 0200001019014483874

Account number of Beijing Chaoneidajie branch, China Construction Bank: 11001070300059000427

Account number for foreign currency at Bank of China: 800100086608091014

China Charity Federation hotline:
 (8610) 66083260, 66083264, 66083194

 

 

  

 

 

 

How to Donate in Other

Countries and Regions?

 

   USA     Canada

 

 

Other Appeals

 

The following web address gives links to donate money to help people in the earthquake stricken area in Sichuan:

1. Charity in China EQ Appeal

2. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Appeal

3. Sichuan Earthquake Update

 

 

Related Images

 

The location of the centre of the Sichuan earthquake on 12/5/08.

 

 

Radar air photo of Wenchuan on14/5/08 by Chinese remote sensing plane.

 

Radar air photo of Beichuan on 14/5/2008 by Chinese remote sensing plane.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Bird eye view of Wenchuan after the 
    earthquake in  May 2008.