August 11th, 2009 
nbanta We just got some information regarding ways you can support local organizations that are responding to Typhoon Morakot in Taiwan. If anyone has any experience with these organizations leave a comment and let everyone know.
Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation have branches around the world. People can easily get in
touch with the branch in their country and make a donation there.
USA Homepage here http://www.us.tzuchi.org/usa/home.nsf/home/index?OpenDocument
I can’t seem to find the webpage with list of all their branches though!!
Dharma Drum Mountain – large Buddhist organization in Taiwan
They also have branches in US and some other countries where it may be possible to
donate.
English (US based) website http://www.dharmadrum.org/index.aspx
Info for donations in Taiwan at
http://www.ddm.org.tw/ddm/event/main.aspx?contentid=21663
Translation:
a/c number: 191-50-368389
Bank: First Bank
Branch: Beitou branch
or
Taiwan Post Office a/c number: 19577467
Presbyterian Church in Taiwan
Webpage with details of US and Taiwan bank accounts
http://www.pct.org.tw/english/enGnS.htm
It is also possible to make donations to Central Government and
local governments as well as through the main political parties.
Thanks @davidonformosa for the info
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