As of Wednesday, the worst drought in 100 years, which hit southwestern China last year, has left 19.4 million people with water shortages and affected 97.2 million mu (6.48 million hectares) of farmland in provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan as well as Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and the city of Chongqing. What’s more, the severe drought continues to expand in China.
 
To get through the hardship successfully, both our government and the public have made great efforts. Thousands of troops are on their way to help with drought relief in YunnanProvince on Friday, and another 3000 would be sent in the next few days, said Li Shiming, commander of the Chengdu military command.
 
In addition, acts of kindness and fundraisings etc. are coming out one after another.. Not noly had Sina, Sohu, Netease and other news commercial webs updated us with the latest news, they also called on more people to lend hand in such crisis. NetEase public channel co-sponsored with the Chinese Red Cross Foundation are launching the event "water for life fundraising relief.


As university students, we should definitely take an active part in the relief. The Zhuhai Red Cross Foundation of Sun Yet-Sen University will raise money outside every canteen on April 6 and 7. We appreciate your kindness.
You may also make donation to: 
　　　Red Cross Society of China
　　　Hotline: 86-10-65139999
　　　Address: No. 8, Beixinqiao Santiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100007, China
RMB Account: Account  No.:0200001009014413252