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According to the National Committee for Disaster Management, the floods killed about 250 people and affected about 10 percent of the country's population, or 1.5 million people.
Cambodia has 23 provinces out of which 18 provinces were affected by the floods. Kandal, Kampong Thom, Prey Veng and Kampong Cham remain the hardest-hit, with relief organizations still finding it difficult to reach many affected communities. More than 250,000 displaced people have reportedly returned to their places of origin, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs stated on 10 November.
Source: http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?reportid=94195 – Online Link
On Sunday 4 December Australian Cambodians of NSW organisations will pull their resources together to and hold a social and prays morning culminating in a buffet lunch whereby they will accept donations large and small to assist victims hardest hit by the floods by utilising there network.
Donations over $2.00 by Australian professionals/trades people and businesses are tax deductible.
For those who intend to join us on 4/12 for lunch an RSVP for catering purposes is requesting by calling any of the persons on the attached Flyer.
The day is then also supported by the Rotary Club of Liverpool West
Venue: Salvation and Cambodian Culture Association premises
Address: 1 Stuart Street, Canley Vale
Time: Sunday, 4 December 2011 9.30am 12.30pm
A Cambodian buffet lunch will be served.
Members of Liverpool West Rotary who simply wish to donate may pass money to John Gibbs who will visit on the day.
Please see flyer attached, with contact numbers for Ming & Thida who will be there on the day |