The city of Christchurch was struck by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake on February 22, causing widespread devastation and loss of life. Red Cross is there providing essential support and humanitarian assistance where needed.
red cross christchurch earthquake emergency grants
An independent commission was established in March to disburse emergency grants from the New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal to those affected by the Christchurch earthquake.
The most recent grant to be handed out was the Winter Assistance grant for under 5s. This assists households with children under 5 years of age who are living in significantly damaged homes caused by the September or February earthquakes, with their electricity bills. Recently, the Commission also announced the Winter Assistance Grant to help with electricity bills for people over 65 years living in significantly damaged homes and Relocated School Children grant to assist children attending their existing school but are commuting significant distances due to damage to homes.
For more information on the New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Commission and to apply for grants please click here or visit http://www.redcrosseqgrants.org.nz/
what red cross is doing
New Zealand Red Cross disaster response to Februarys Christchurch earthquake has been its largest in history, and teams continue to work tirelessly to help those affected. New Zealand Red Cross has transitioned into recovery mode, which goes beyond immediate relief to assist those affected for the long-term. Red Cross will help people rebuild their homes, lives and services and to strengthen their capacity to cope with future disasters.
to donate
All funds will be used towards the New Zealand Red Cross response to the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake to assist people and communities affected. Funds will NOT be used for Red Cross administration costs, staff salaries or be sent overseas to support other disasters or the work of New Zealand Red Cross. Money will be used in a range of ways including the provision of goods, cash grants and other support.
- Online at: www.redcross.org.nz/donate
- By cheque to: New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal, Freepost 232690, PO Box 12140, Thorndon, Wellington 6144
- By mobile: Text a message of hope to 4419 to donate $3 (text works with all mobile network providers in NZ)
A number of sister national societies have set up appeals to help raise much needed funds to support the work of New Zealand Red Cross as we respond to the earthquake in Christchurch.
- In the United Kingdom go to: http://www.redcross.org.uk/ or click here to make a donation
other links
contact us
- Missing someone? Call 0800 REDCROSS (0800 733 276) or email familylinks@redcross.org.nz.
- International calls to missing person enquiries can be made to +64 7 8502199
- Government help line for welfare and assistance 0800 779997
- Key information on the earthquake response visit CERA
WARNING: beware of fundraising scams
We have learnt of reports of a scam email circulating, supposedly from the Red Cross, which directs people to a fake phishing website where you are asked for credit card details. There could be a number of these fake emails and fake websites surfacing in coming days. The scam website has the same look and feel as the genuine Red Cross website. Authorities are closely monitoring these sites. Read more..
Site by Face