Nepal-Tibet floods: Singapore Red Cross pledges $50,000 in humanitarian aid

The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has pledged $50,000 in humanitarian aid to support efforts in the Nepal-Tibet border region following deadly flash floods and landslides on August 26. The funds will be allocated to response initiatives by partners of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, according to a statement from SRC on August 27.

This includes distributing essential supplies such as water, tarpaulins, blankets, sleeping mats, first-aid kits, and body bags. Additionally, SRC will initiate a public fundraising appeal on August 28 to assist affected communities. The donated funds will be channeled through humanitarian partners to facilitate ground operations and address the evolving humanitarian needs.

SRC has also activated the Restoring Family Links service to reunite families separated by the disaster, and individuals can reach out to the Red Cross for support regardless of their nationality. Contact information for assistance includes an email address, as well as options for donating via credit card, PayNow, cheque, in-person donations at Red Cross House, or through a third-party fundraising campaign.

The SRC expressed deep condolences to those who have lost loved ones and emphasized their commitment to monitoring the situation and deploying resources to assist partners on the ground. They called upon the people of Singapore to stand in solidarity with the affected communities.