Hands On Disaster Response Extends Cyclone Relief Project

Hands On Disaster
Response (HODR), a volunteer-driven 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization,
recently announced the extension of Project Rayenda, their volunteer
project in Rayenda, Bangladesh to help those devastated by Cyclone Sidr.
This disaster, the most significant in Bangladesh in over 15 years, hit the
coastline November 15, 2007, killing over 3,500 and extensively damaging
over 1 million homes, businesses, and schools.


Since the start of Project Rayenda on January 5, 2008 HODR volunteers
have been effectively working with the community and other relief
organizations to restore normalcy and improve living conditions. HODR has
partnered with fellow international NGO Save The Children by helping staff
their "safe spaces." These spaces provide kids affected by Cyclone Sidr a
safe playing environment. HODR and Save the Children have also teamed up to
build five playgrounds. These communities have never had playground
equipment before and are incredibly excited about this project. To fulfill
this commitment, HODR has extended Project Rayenda until April 17. The
volunteers will continue to work on a mixture of shelter, community and
playground building projects.



HODR is still accepting volunteers for Project Rayenda. There is no
charge to the volunteers except transportation to the volunteer base. In
exchange for volunteer time and resources, HODR provides food, shelter, and
a dynamic, rewarding work experience. For more information, visit their
website, HODR.



HODR is also still in need of monetary donations to offset the costs of
these projects. Donations can be made securely on their website,
HODR. All donations are tax-deductible and will be used effectively
in this relief project. All funds donated to HODR go directly towards these
efforts to help run a successful relief project. Please give generously to
support our volunteers and the people they assist.



ABOUT: Hands On Disaster Response is a US-based, volunteer-driven,
501(c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to timely disaster response and
relief. HODR strives to provide hands-on relief to survivors of natural
disasters with maximum speed and minimum bureaucracy. Our projects focus on
applying volunteer resources and expertise to communities affected by
natural disaster. Previous projects have included Thailand (2004 Southeast
Asian Tsunami), USA (Hurricane Katrina), Indonesia (2006 Jogjakarta
earthquake), the Philippines (Typhoon Reming) Peru (2007 Pisco Earthquake),
Bangladesh (Cyclone Sidr), and USA (2008 Arkansas tornadoes). Donations
made to HODR are tax deductible.


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