"Window to the Web" Radio Feature for Monday, January 3, 2005

I’m Don Smith with your Window to the Web…

It is estimated that the eventual tsunami death toll in South Asia will top two hundred thousand. Add to that the hundreds of thousands left injured and the millions left homeless. People are starving and need the essentials of life. It is a tragedy on a cosmic scale.

The world community is coming to the rescue, but it’s not just the governments of the world. The Internet community is pouring in money and supplies as well, and you can be a part of that humanitarian effort. The Internet has made us a Global Village, and our neighbors need our help.

First, try the major relief organizations such as RedCross dot ORG, CatholicRelief dot ORG, DirectRelief dot ORG, The International Medical Corps at IMCWorldwide dot ORG, MercyCorps dot ORG, and Operation USA at O-PUSA dot org.

If you want to help but your cash flow says no, you can donate electronic gear to AuctionDrop dot COM. You can drop off your donations at any UPS location and they will be shipped at no cost to you. AuctionDrop.com will sell the gear on eBay, deduct only the shipping cost, and send the remainder to aid victims of the South Asia tsnumai. Check the AuctionDrop.com site for what items are acceptable.

I’ve given you a lot to remember, so I’ve posted this information on my BLOG. Just remember DonSmith dot TV to find all the links that I’ve mentioned.

I’m Don Smith with your Window to the Web.