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Earthquake in China 2008
A devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck south-western China on May 12, leaving an estimated 65,000 people dead and millions homeless.
Oxfam is helping survivors in remote, rural areas throughout Sichuan, Gansu and Shaanxi provinces.
Oxfam is there
Oxfam's teams have been carrying out
emergency relief projects in 17 counties and cities in Sichuan, Gansu, and Shaanxi provinces.
We have provided public health services, counselling for survivors of the earthquake, and relief supplies. Our longer-term plans are to rebuild schools and help communities better prepare for future disasters.
Oxfam Hong Kong is leading Oxfam's response in China. Their six month on review details what they and their partners have achieved and what their plans are for the next five years.
- Read Oxfam Hong Kong's six month on review (PDF 350kb)
You can help
Oxfam aims to respond immediately to humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters, but we can only do this if we have funds ready when they are needed. You can help:
- Donate now to Oxfam's disaster response fund
- or call on 0800 400 666
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