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HELPING HANDS MISSION

We want them to help themselves, put a little hope in their lives, get them back on their feet and do it with dignity. Will you help us?

Lend a helping hand. Several months after the tsunami, thousands of victims are still walking around in utter hopelessness. Your help is needed now, more than ever.The death toll from the catastrophe in Asia has now exceeded 175,000. Thousands of children have been left orphaned or homeless. People have lost, not only their loved ones, but their homes and means of livelihood as well.

We surveyed our members in Asia. Here are what they need most:

1. Assistance in putting their business back together. They need both expertise and capital.

2. Schools, books and school supplies for the little ones

3. Training for local counselors. The grief has not subsided. So many people are contemplating taking their own lives. "What have I to live for"? they ask.

4. Training on how to cope with similar disasters in the future.

5. More tourists. Tourism has been the number one dollar earner in these areas. The same spectacular beaches and magnificent coral reefs that have lured foreign tourists and fueled a thriving tourism industry have scared them away.  They need your help in re-capturing this lost business.

PLEASE HELP US HELP THESE PEOPLE IN NEED. Here's how:

1. Join the Helping Hands Mission to Thailand, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Maldives on July 30 - August 14, 2005. The Philippines has not been hit by the tsunami but it was hit by a devastating typhoon one week before the tsunami struck. The typhoon also left thousands dead and thousands more homeless.

People who are able to spend more time in one country are encouraged to do so. We will make arrangements for your extended stay.

We need doctors, nurses, counselors, trainers, educators, business consultants, assistants and others. Click here for the application form

100% of the funds we are raising will go to programs so you will need to pay for your travel. However, we are negotiating special deeply discounted airfare and hotel rates. In some communities, some of our partners may be able to host your accommodations in their homes. Email Sue Ling for updates

2. If you can, donate cash. It is what is most needed.

3. Donate your product or service for auction on eBay: Asian Leaders Association is listed with ebay's Mission Fish as a charity. To make sure your donation is credited to the Tsunami fund, please complete this form and we will post your donation on ebay. We will send you the link as soon as it is posted.

All of us have merchandise that we purchased, perhaps in our travels, perhaps locally but never used. Donate them and get a tax deduction. If you work with a hotel, airline, travel agent or tour operator, ask for a donation of a vacation package. If you are a speaker, consultant or trainer, donate your time and knowledge; if you are an author, donate your books, if you are an artist, donate your art. It is a great way to promote your product or service while at the same time helping people in need.

To make sure your donation is credited to the Tsunami fund, please complete this form and we will post your donation on ebay.

Click here for a form which you can print and fax back to us: Print and fax form

Click here to complete the form online:` Online Form

3. SHOPPING WITH A PURPOSE: If you are buying office supplies, books, CDs, videos, beauty products, computers, software and others, why not do it online? It is usually much cheaper than shopping at the mall. It is definitely more convenient and , yes - it is safe. There are a variety of online stores to which we are affiliated - computers, software, books, business tools, airlines, hotels, etc. Helping Hands Mission will get 2-10% of your purchase at no additional cost to you. It is a painless way of making a donation to the mission. ENJOY SH0PPING AND GIVE A HELPING HAND! 100% of the proceeds will go to Helping Hands Mission.

If you email us after you buy something, we will send you a receipt after we receive the check from the store. Asian Leaders Association, sponsor of Helping Hands Mission is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your donation is tax deductible.

4.  Be a Sponsor. Sponsorship helps your business and we donate 100% of every sponsorship dollar to the Helping Hands Mission. . Please click here to become a sponsor.

5.  Sign up or upgrade to CIMPA Gold membership. CIMPA is donating $50 out of the membership fee to the Helping Hands Mission

6. Sign up for Golden Global Membership at ALA . ALA is donating $25 out of the membership fee to the Helping Hands Mission

7. Sign up for CPPM, CGMP or CIMP certification. CIMPA is donating $40 out of your fees to the Helping Hands Mission

8. Organize a party, an event, an auction, a raffle at your meeting, a friendship walk, a concert - whatever you can do. Email us for ideas and literature.

9. Buy a bracelet for yourself or buy several to give to your friends or staff to wear to show their support and sympathy. These stunning bracelets were crafted by talented but poor local craftsmen in Thailand. We got a few to help them out. All proceeds will go back to them.

All donors will get a receipt.  ALA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization) and your contribution is tax-deductible.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP! IT IS MUCH NEEDED AND APPRECIATED.