Half the Sky - China Weather Crisis - Update 3

You are phenomenal!

I feel so honored to be a part of what has become a worldwide effort to help the children through this terrible time. We have not had a chance to put a number on your commitment to the children but it’s already far beyond what I imagined just a few days ago when I told you what we had learned about their plight. You are proving beyond doubt that the world cares about China’s orphans.

The weather gave us all a bit of respite today. Together with our friends at the Ministry of Civil Affairs, we’ve been talking to the institutions in the hardest hit areas and have posted a longer list of needs on our website at http://www.halfthesky.org/work/littlemouse.php The list is too long to email now. Many of you have asked, so I’ve begun also posting anticipated costs for the relief effort at each site, as we begin to get estimates.

We have now pretty much surveyed Hunan province. If you don’t see a Hunan institution listed, you can assume they are fine. We’ll continue talking tomorrow. More information about other affected provinces as well as further details about those already listed will be appearing as we have them.

New storms are expected to arrive tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon, with snow almost certain by Wednesday. By then we hope that most of the institutions will have purchased what they need to weather the next cold front.

Our amazing HTS staff is working around the clock during what is supposed to be a relaxing New Year holiday with family. I can’t express how grateful I am to each of them… and to every one of you, who cares so much.

Please check our website for the latest update http://www.halfthesky.org/work/littlemouse.php To contribute to Half the Sky’s Little Mouse Emergency Fund to meet these emergency needs and others, click here http://give.halfthesky.org/prostores/servlet/Categories?category=Little+Mouse+Emergency+Fund


I’ll send further information at least once each day as long as the situation merits.

Please pass this on to anyone who might care.

With love and thanks,
Jenny

Jenny Bowen
Executive Director
Half the Sky Foundation
www.halfthesky.org





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