Latest news releases from PR.com for Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-releases Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:43:09 -0500 http://www.pr.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.pr.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides Free Press Release Distribution, & is a unique Directory of Businesses, Products, Services, & Jobs - in all industries. Find Full Company Profiles. © 2008 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 http://www.pr.com/press-release/105766 Sunday saw great devastation in Texas and other southern parts of the country when Hurricane Ike made landfall. Sweeping first through the Caribbean and claiming 80 lives, the category 2 storm proceeded into the Gulf, submerging Galveston followed by mainland Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. With the rising death toll currently at thirty spread across eight states, Hurricane Ike leaves behind much devastation and despair [PR.com - September 17, 2008] Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/105766 http://www.pr.com/press-release/90341 The deadly category III cyclone Nargis that devastated Myanmar on May 2 has left thousands destitute and unaided weeks after the blow. In an immediate response to the natural disaster, Humanity First volunteers in Bangkok, Thailand, met with UN OCHA teams to collaborate in efforts to deploy large teams of relief workers to devastated sites in Myanmar. There was much work to be done. As one of the worst cyclones to hit [PR.com - June 15, 2008] Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/90341 http://www.pr.com/press-release/90342 The earthquake that hit central China on May 12 left people shaken in bordering Thailand and Vietnam and much destruction in its wake. An official death count stands a month after the destruction at 69,146, with another 17,516 still missing. In the Sichuan Province alone, 80% of the buildings were torn down by the quake. Thousands of children were trapped in schools, and many commuters were forced to remain underground as [PR.com - June 15, 2008] Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/90342 http://www.pr.com/press-release/84597 In a recent effort to aid victims still suffering from the wreckage caused by the 2005 earthquake in northern Pakistan, Humanity First has initiated a water filtration project that is projected to provide water accessibility to 1.26 million people. With Humanity First’s investment of over $232,000 USD into the project, twelve water filtration plants are planned for construction in the devastated region. The one [PR.com - May 10, 2008] Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/84597 http://www.pr.com/press-release/75948 Following the disastrous 8.0 earthquake which greatly disrupted the livelihood of southern Peru, Humanity First deployed a first responder team to many villages, eventually bringing much needed food and medicinal care to victims. More than half a year later, the region is still struck with poverty, and the shambles left in the wake of the earthquake remain untouched. Last week, Humanity First USA deployed another team to [PR.com - March 13, 2008] Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/75948 http://www.pr.com/press-release/74311 A massive 8.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Southern coast of Peru, taking the lives over 500 citizens with it. Over 1000 injuries have been accounted for, leaving tens of thousands of homes destroyed. Humanity First immediately deployed a First Response Team to alleviate the suffering victims with supplies for food, sanitation, and housing. With the support of Sr. Juan Carlos Quijandria, Mayor of Guadalupe, and Roberto [PR.com - February 29, 2008] Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/74311 http://www.pr.com/press-release/63058 As villages in Bangladesh continue to recover from the horrific Cyclone Sidr that landed in the country two weeks ago, aid continues to flow from nations around the world – but there is still much action needed. Humanity First has been assigned to provide a range of services to the devastated and stricken area of Rangabali, 40 kilometers south of Patuakhali. Ongoing services in Rangabali include medical assistance [PR.com - December 05, 2007] Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/63058 http://www.pr.com/press-release/61493 Cyclone Sidr met with Bangladesh’s shores on the evening of November 15th, and moved its way into the mainland. UN reports indicate that over 27 million people have been affected by the deadly tropical storm. The cyclone, according to national relief and rescue workers, has left an official 3,153 dead, with more people washed ashore each day. The disaster is worsened by the difficulty in transportation and continual [PR.com - November 23, 2007] Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/61493 http://www.pr.com/press-release/58120 As residents return to the San Diego and Los Angeles areas to see if their homes survived the deadly fires that have been raging this past week, Humanity First continues to assess disaster and relief needs on a daily basis. In the past two days, Humanity First has carried through a number of projects in Orange and San Diego Counties. The First Responder Team partnered with the Orange County Rescue Mission to successfully [PR.com - October 30, 2007] Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/58120 http://www.pr.com/press-release/57876 The disastrous fires that lit up the night sky in southern California this past week are beginning to desist, but the same cannot be said for the damages that they are leaving behind. Aided by winds that stoked the fires and derailed efforts of firefighters, sixteen cities have been devastated and seven counties declared as national disaster areas. In the largest evacuation in California's modern history, a million people [PR.com - October 27, 2007] Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/57876 http://www.pr.com/press-release/50731 Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community volunteered with Humanity First USA to provide disaster relief assistance to Peru after the devastating earthquake that killed over 500 and left thousands homeless and injured on August 15, 2007. [PR.com - September 03, 2007] Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/50731 http://www.pr.com/press-release/49900 From addressing the technological and educational needs of Liberia and Guyana to the recognition of Qatar’s valiant relief efforts, Humanity First has had an active year thus far. Beginning early this year in Monrovia, Liberia, Humanity First Liberia (HFL) launched its very first computer school in Liberia in cooperation with Humanity First Institute of Computer Studies (HFICS). HF efforts have enabled the purchase [PR.com - August 26, 2007] Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/49900 http://www.pr.com/press-release/49901 His Excellency, Nasser Bin Hammad Al-Khalifa, Ambassador of Qatar, was honored in January this year in New Orleans by Humanity First USA for his assistance in relief to Hurricane Katrina victims. Using his $1.17 million dollar gift to help disaster struck victims, Humanity First was enabled to embark on seven projects for the reconstruction of devastated areas in the greater New Orleans area. Munum Naeem, Executive [PR.com - August 26, 2007] Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/49901 http://www.pr.com/press-release/49902 A powerful earthquake shook the southern coast of Peru last week for a span of two minutes, leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured. Efforts to aid the victims and destruction wrought by the 8.0 earthquake have begun by Humanity First, USA. With over 500 people dead, over 1000 injured, and an estimated 34,000 homes destroyed, the country is in a dire situation. In addition to the devastating loss of life and [PR.com - August 26, 2007] Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/49902 http://www.pr.com/press-release/3751 Hundreds of volunteers on the ground, providing shelter, food, and aid, Humanity First teams quickly arrived on the ground in northern Pakistan after last week’s earthquake devastated the region. Along with HF sister organizations, HF USA is providing food, water, and medicine to earthquake victims. [PR.com - October 27, 2005] Humanity First, USA Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/3751