Earthquake update

As I write this, the death toll due to the Sichuan earthquake is confirmed to be 19,500. However, according to the BBC, the state media in China has reported that the final death toll may top 50,000. My heart breaks for everyone affected by the earthquake.

For those who wish to donate, several organisations that work with children in China have set up emergency relief funds. I've listed a few below that will gratefully accept donations online or in some cases by telephone.

Our Chinese Daughters Foundation
Half the Sky (this is a direct link to their emergency relief fund)
Love Without Boundaries