The Canadian government has committed to match all public donations for earthquake relief to registered Canadian charities received by October 25, 2005.

WHAT IS NEEDED:

Though monetary donations are the best way to donate, there are some organizations such as NAMF who are collecting supplies to send to Pakistan via PIA airlines which has offered to ship items for free. At the moment I don't know of anyone who is doing the same for India and Afghanistan. Please let me know if you do.

My brother is currently working on organizing a donation/drop-off centre at York University, so hopefully people in the GTA will be able to drop off items there soon.

The major supplies needed are:

Medical Supplies
- masks
- antibiotics : malaria, dysentery, diarrhea, and other water diseases
- pain relief : aspirin, aceteminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil), and other tablets
- bandages, guaze, antiseptic solution

Infant Supplies
- baby formula (powder and liquid)
- baby food
- milk bottles, feeders, pacifiers
- diapers
- other baby products

Daily Essentials
- tents
- blankets (clean and in good condition)
- non-perishable foods (canned and dry)
- bottles water
- cooking utensils
- clothing (clean and in good conditions)