China Earthquake: Update on Oxfam's Response

Oxfam Ireland will channel all funds raised for those affected by the Chinese earthquake via Oxfam Hong Kong. Their staff are helping earthquake survivors in nine areas in the Chinese provinces of Sichuan and Gansu . 

Health-related supplies already sourced by Oxfam include portable toilets, drinking water, medicine, intestinal drugs, first aid supplies, face masks, and sanitary supplies for women. Hygiene information leaflets are being prepared for distribution to survivors. Other Oxfam aid includes tents, blankets, clothing, milk and high-energy biscuits. Oxfam's priority is to assist women and children.

This disaster is the largest earthquake in China for over 30 years. Rehabilitation and development efforts will take months, if not years.

So far Oxfam Hong Kong has committed 3.2m US$ and are working in conjunction with the Chinese government.

Oxfam Hong Kong has been working in Mainland China since 1987.

Eyewitness Account from Oxfam Hong Kong

Press Release: Oxfam to spend £796,000 ($1.55m) on emergency relief for China earthquake
13 May 2008

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