Oxfam GB :: Emergencies - Earthquake in China

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Earthquake in China

A devastating earthquake hit southwestern China on Monday 12 May. It is thought that more than 50,000 people may have died in the 7.9-magnitude earthquake.

Oxfam's response

We are responding to the earthquake through Oxfam Hong Kong which has spent around £1,529,620 so far on emergency relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction work.

Donate now to Oxfam's China Earthquake Appeal

Oxfam's teams have been carrying out emergency relief projects in 17 counties and cities in Sichuan, Gansu, and Shaanxi provinces.

Our programmes have focused on public health, providing counselling to survivors of the earthquake, and distributing relief supplies. Our longer term plans include rebuilding schools and focusing on disaster risk prevention.

Oxfam Hong Kong have produced a report one month on after the earthquake, detailing what they and their partners have achieved and what their plans are for the next five years.

Read Oxfam Hong Kong's one month on review (pdf file)

June 2008