Unique and Special Typhoon Morakot Fundraisers

We want to share with you two very spcial fund raising ideas for victims of Typhoon Morakot on both side of the Pacific:

1) TA Twin Sisters 獻聲療癒台灣 雙生姊妹網路爆紅
(story reported in Taiwan newspaper)


2) 捐出愛心 擁抱台灣 FREE HUGs in Taiwan 台灣加油!!!

Please invite your representative and senators to the September 14th Congressional screening of Formosa Betrayed!

Hi everyone,

The Formosa Foundation is organizing a Congressional Screening of the film Formosa Betrayed in coordination with Taiwanese Americans from across the country. The event will take place on Monday, September 14, 2009, starting at 6:30 p.m. at The Newseum. The event is open to Members of Congress and their staff only.

Click here for official flier for the event (which contains more information).

Please contact your representative and senators and tell them how important it is for them to attend this event. You can call up the office or e-mail them using the online contact form found on their websites.

Why is their attendance important?

The movie sheds light on our current relationship with Taiwan, and also takes a critical look at the formulation of U.S. foreign policy. The screening is designed to raise awareness about the historic struggle of Taiwanese and their Americans friends to build a democratic society. We strongly believe that a better understanding of history will foster increased mutual understanding and greater dialogue, as well as highlight the importance of building democracy in Taiwan and around the globe.

Please make sure that Congress understands that this film is incredibly important to the Taiwanese-American community.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

Warmest regards,

Julia Famularo

Should Taiwan's leader stand down over delays in aiding typhoon victims?

(source: cnn.com & etaiwannews) Should Taiwan's leader stand down over delays in aiding typhoon victims?

Taiwan News , Provider 2009-08-17 07:49 AM

Should Taiwan's leader stand down over delays in aiding typhoon victims?(Quickvote at CNN.com )

Yes 82% 12306

No 18% 2660

update:2009.08.17 16:45

CNN headline :Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou said Sunday he accepts responsibility for the government's slow response after Typhoon Morakot slammed into the island killing at more than 120 people and unleashing floods, mudslides and misery.

Ma, who has faced heavy criticism from victims of the disaster, ruled out resignation, insisting his government did its best in the face of difficulties, however he pledged an investigation into any irregularities.

"Certainly, I will take full responsibility whatever the blame is because, after all, I am the president of this country," Ma told CNN, saying heavy rains grounded rescue helicopters in the first few days after the storm hit, delaying relief.

"Once the weather was good -- that is the 14th of August -- we were able to evacuate 2,518 people. It's a record," he said. more story :http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/08/16/taiwan.president.typhoon/index.html

Taiwan's president says he accepts responsibility for the government's slow response after Typhoon Morakot slammed into the island killing scores of people. Ma Ying-jeou, who has faced criticism from victims of the disaster, ruled out resignation, but pledged an investigation into any irregularities.

For the latest info about the relief work in Taiwan

here is the link to the latest 8/8 Typhoon Morakot Relief Effort :

【莫拉克水災】南台灣救援行動網路支援中心

here is the link to Typhoon Morakot Relief Effort in English:

Typhoon Morakot Disaster Relief Operations Center

Video from Taiwan in wake of typhoon Morakot

Click on the the Videos links below to see the aftermath in the wake of Typhoon Morakot:

1) Typhoon Morakot buries Taiwan village - 12 Aug 09

2) 88水災 莫拉克 台灣需要國際救援 Taiwan needs help

3) CNN追問是否救災不力.馬英九: 是人民不撤退沒做準備造成

4) Rescue Operation after Typhoon Morakot 莫拉克颱風救援行動

5) International Condemnation and Criticism 馬英九終成眾矢之的，國際媒體火力全開

6) 88水災-美國務院伸援手.馬英九不接受. US reach out to Taiwan, but Taiwanse government refuses

7) Calling impeachment in Taiwan?

Letter from FAPA National President, Bob Yang in the Wake of Typhoon Morakot Devastation

August 12, 2009

Dear FAPA Members:

Many of you are eager to help with Taiwan's flood relief effort. FAPA is ready to facilitate this urgent task immediately. Please send in your contribution as follows:

1. Make your check payable to "TAA-USA". This is tax-deductible.

2. Write "Flood Relief" in the note section of your check.

3. Mail your check to the address below:

Formosan Association for Public Affairs

552 7th St. SE

Washington, D.C. 20003

I have been working with the leaders of a number of Taiwanese-American organizations. The Taiwanese Association of America (TAA-USA) will serve as the coordinating body for us all. The money collected will be given to the southern counties in Taiwan where the flood damage has been most severe. While the details are yet to be worked out, our assistance will be aimed directly at the victims of this disaster. TAA-USA is a 501(C)3 tax exempt entity. Therefore your donation is tax-deductible.

A friend in need is a friend indeed. Our brothers and sisters in Taiwan need our help now. Please be a true friend. Send you donation now. Thank you.

Bob I. Yang,

National President - FAPA