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SINGAPORE : The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has received S$100,000 in donations for its "Japan Disaster 2011" fund since its collection started on Tuesday.
It has been appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to coordinate Singapore's relief efforts to Japan.
To kick-start Singapore's procurement of relief items for the survivors of the recent Japan disaster, the organisation was also given S$500,000 by the government.
The money will go towards buying blankets, collapsible water containers, mattresses and bottled water, which will be sent to Japan within the next 48 hours.
These items were requested by the Japanese Ambassador to Singapore, Yoichi Suzuki.
The Red Cross is accepting monetary donations only.
All donations made to the "Japan Disaster 2011" appeal will be earmarked specifically for the relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts for survivors of the disaster.
Donors are advised that there will not be any tax deductions for donations made to this appeal.
Those who wish to make a donation may do so through the following:
a) Cash Donations
Donors may make cash donations at the Singapore Red Cross at 15 Penang Lane (5 mins from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station) during these opening hours:
· Mondays to Fridays 9.30am to 9pm
· Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays 9.30am to 6pm
b) Cheque Donations
Cheque donations are to be made payable to the "Singapore Red Cross Society" and sent to the Singapore Red Cross at 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486. Please indicate at the back of the cheque the following:
· Japan Disaster 2011
· Name of donor/organisation
· Contact numbers
· Address
c) SMS Mobile Giving
Donors may donate via their mobile phones by sending REDCROSS to 75772. For every SMS received, S$50 will be donated to the "Japan Disaster 2011" fund.
d) AXS Stations
Donors may also make their donations at various outlets of the AXS Stations. They will be available from Wednesday, March 16, 3pm.
Several banks have also come forward to make available their internet banking, ATM and phone banking services. These include:
e) OCBC donation channels
Donors may make their donations via OCBC multiple banking channels. These include the ATM, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, Phone Banking, PLUS! Internet Banking and PLUS! Phone Banking.
f) DBS donation channels
Donors may make their donations via DBS's ATM and Internet Banking. Please refer to its website at www.dbs.com.sg for information.
g) UOB donation channels
Donors may also make their donations via UOB's Personal Internet Banking with effect from Wednesday, March 16. Please refer to its website at www.uob.com.sg.
- CNA/al
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