Communicating Through the Web Vol. 1 | Page 7

1. Make Your Concerns Count

While your prayers, positive thoughts, and condolences are very much appreciated on social sites like Facebook and Twitter, nothing beats actual contribution There are quite a lot of non-government agencies that accept donations online.

lot of non-government agencies that accept donations online.

1. Make Your Concerns Count

While your prayers, positive thoughts, and condolences are very much appreciated on social sites like Facebook and Twitter, nothing beats actual contribution There are quite a lot of non-government agencies that accept donations online.

Additionally, various well-known Web companies are already providing services in their own ways. According to a spokesperson, Google is providing a relief grant to non-government organizations working on the ground – they’ve also launched a landing page with constantly updating resources for Haiyan, including Person Finder, a tool that is currently hosting more than 40,000 records of missing people. Instant messaging service Viber – which has a wide user base in the Philippines – has launched a temporary service that allows Filipino users to call regular (non Viber) numbers outside of the Philippines for free, making it easier for citizens to touch base with their loved ones abroad.

Ways To Help those Ravaged by Typhoon Yolanda

1. Make Your Concerns Count

While your prayers, positive thoughts, and condolences are very much appreciated on social sites like Facebook and Twitter, nothing beats actual contribution There are quite a lot of non-government agencies that accept donations online.