[NEWS] Update from the Earthquake Zone

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By Robbie Barnett

The following is an update from
news organizations and local groups working in Yushu, a Tibetan area in China’s
Qinghai Province, where a massive earthquake struck on April 14.

A small coalition of local
grassroots NGOs from Qinghai – including Snowland Service Group, Tsongkha
Charitable Association, Sanchuan Development Association, Friend of Rural
Community Development, Shem Women’s Group, and the Pentok Institute – has set
up a consortium to accept donations. Please be generous: www.yushuearthquakeresponse.org.

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