Singapore, 3 November 2011 – Donors can now give to the “South East Asia Floods Appeal” at more than 2,700 locations, thanks to the partnership of NTUC FairPrice, AXS, DBS/POSB, OCBC and UOB Singapore, with the Singapore Red Cross.
Donors can donate cash in Red Cross tins at NTUC FairPrice outlets and UOB Singapore branches; electronically at AXS stations, DBS/POSB and OCBC ATMs islandwide; or online via DBS, OCBC and UOB internet banking.
“The combined networks of these long-time partners make giving more convenient, and we thank them for supporting our mission of providing crucial disaster relief assistance to the floods survivors in our neighbouring countries. We will continue to mobilise the power of humanity in aid of the vulnerable,” affirmed Mr Christopher Chua, Secretary General of the Singapore Red Cross.
Update on fundraising efforts
Over the last two weeks, the Singapore Red Cross has raised over S$300,000 for the South East Asia Floods Appeal, from individuals and organisations. With the US$100,000 contribution from the Singapore Government, the total proceeds amount to more than S$450,000. The humanitarian organisation aims to raise S$1 million by 30 November 2011, and urges the people of Singapore to respond generously.
Update on relief efforts
The Singapore Red Cross’ contribution of S$200,000 - its first tranche of emergency relief to Thailand and Cambodia – has gone towards the purchase and distribution of food, relief kits and essential supplies, to the people affected by the floods. It recently followed with a second tranche of aid to Cambodia, comprising more essential supplies like blankets, water containers, and bottled water.
The Singapore Red Cross, in partnership with Temasek Holdings, the Asia investment company, and Temasek Foundation, has also donated 4,000 water filtration units, to the Cambodian Red Cross and Thai Red Cross, for immediate use by the flood survivors.
The Singapore Red Cross is working closely with its sister national societies in Cambodia, Laos, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam on further relief and recovery aid to address the specific needs of those affected by the severe flooding.
The SRC is appealing for monetary donations. All donations made to the “South East Asia Floods Appeal” will be earmarked specifically for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts to help survivors of the disasters.
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Call to donors: Please give generously to the ‘South East Asia Flood Appeal’ 1. Cash donations can be made at the Red Cross House at 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486, on weekdays from 9.30am to 5.30pm. 2. Cheques can be made to the ‘Singapore Red Cross Society’ and mailed to the above address. Please indicate ‘South East Asia Floods’ on the back of the cheque, along with your name, contact no. and address. 3. AXS stations – Please click here for the Location Guide 4. ATM fund transfer / iBanking - Please scroll down for a step-by-step guide for DBS, OCBC and UOB users. 5. Donation tins @ UOB branches – Please click here for the Branch Locator 6. Donation tins @ FairPrice outlets – Please click here for the Outlet Locator DBS, OCBC, UOB accounts. Please refer to the following guide: DBS iBanking 1. Login to DBS iBanking DBS/POSB ATM 1. Insert your ATM card and enter PIN when prompted OCBC ATM 1. Select “MORE SERVICES” Transaction is completed. Please keep transaction receipt for reference. Note: Applicable to both OCBC and PLUS! cards OCBC Internet Banking You can access our Internet banking website at the following link: https://internet.ocbc.com/internet-banking/and follow the step-by-step instructions. 1. Login using your Access Code and PIN You may Save/Print your Acknowledgement page for your own reference. OCBC Mobile Banking 1. Log into Secured Mobile Banking with your Internet Banking Access code, PIN and 2 Factor Authentication token For iPhone: 2. Select ‘Pay bills’ followed by ‘Billing organisation’ 3. Click on the ‘+’ sign located at the top right corner of the page 4. Select SOUTH EAST ASIA FLOOD 4. Select your ‘From Account’ to be debited 5. Enter your contact number at the Bill reference no. field 6. Enter donation amount and slide the ‘Submit’ button to the right. 7. Review your payment details 8. Click on Pay to confirm donation 9. Successful donations would be reflected on your transaction history or monthly statement. For iPad: 2. Select ‘Bill Payment’ followed by ‘Pay To’ 3. Select SOUTH EAST ASIA FLOOD 4. Select your ‘From Account’ to be debited 5. Enter your contact number at the Bill Reference No. field 6. Enter donation amount and click on ‘Preview’ button. 7. At Preview Page, review your input and click on Submit button 8. At Acknowledgement, a message will be displayed to inform you of the status of your transaction For Android: 2. Select ‘Pay bills’ followed by ‘Billing organisation’ 3. Click on the ‘+ New Bill Org’ button 4. Select SOUTH EAST ASIA FLOOD 4. Select your ‘From Account’ to be debited 5. Enter your contact number at the Bill reference no. field 6. Enter donation amount and slide the ‘Submit’ button to the right. 7. Review your payment details 8. Click on Pay to confirm donation 9. Successful donations would be reflected on your transaction history or monthly statement. OCBC Phone Banking Step 1: Call 1800 – 363-3333 PLUS! Internet Banking You can access our PLUS! Internet banking website at the following link: https://www.plus.com.sg/internet-banking/ and follow the step-by-step instructions. 1. Login using your Access Code and PIN You may Save/Print your Acknowledgement page for your own reference PLUS! Phone Banking Step 1: Call 1800 – 820 2020 UOB Personal Internet Banking 1. Login to UOB Personal Internet Banking This appeal ends on 30 November 2011. The Singapore Red Cross advocates cash donations to enable the effective and efficient delivery of relief aid by its sister National Societies. As the funds collected are for international relief and assistance, the donation will not qualify for tax deduction. Please call the Disaster Hotlines: +65 6664 0501/2/3 or visit the SRC website at www.redcross.org.sg for more details. |