UK sends support for Chinese earthquake victims
British aid workers are sending life-saving supplies to those affected by the earthquake that has hit south west China, killing more than 150 people. The 6.6-magnitude tremor left villages close to the epicentre in ruins. The earthquake struck the steep hills of Lushan county at 08:02 local time (00:02 GMT), triggering landslides and leaving thousands of homes destroyed. More than 90,000 people were killed when a 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck the region in May 2008. World Vision said it then helped an estimated 2.2 million people rebuild their lives. Let's hope they can help enough people this time as well.
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The UK has always been a very dependable nation when providing support around the globe. And by support I mean things like aiding the war effort, providing healthcare and numerous other activities. It's always great to see that even in times of financial crisis all over the world, we still help those that need support the most. The magnitude of these earthquakes is life-shattering and we should always do all we can to aid those that get hit by these terrible catastrophes. There's absolutely nothing you can do to prepare yourself for these kind of disasters, so the best thing you can do is pray for help and hope others come to your aid when you need it.
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Source: BBC News. (2013, April 20)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22234745
It is also a great way to establish and/or secure a certain bond between nations. This is proven when you see a disaster happening in a country where there is nothing to be gained. It needs to get a lot worse in order for the international community to respond. Besides that, nicely written
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