Bam Earthquake 2003, Iran

by | Dec 31, 2003 | News |

The Bam earthquake erupted on 26 December 2003, killing 28,000 and leaving thousands more homeless at the peak of its winter. Responding to the international appeal made by the Iranian authorities, MR joined hands with its partners from the Singapore Catholic...

International Development – Cambodia

by | Dec 31, 2003 | News |

2003: As an infant charity at that point, MR was determined to develop its muscles and it did this through the formulation of a volunteer network, engaging and drafting youths into its fold. Collaborating with the Singapore Soka Association (SSA) and Perdaus, MR...

Bahorok Floods 2003, Indonesia

by | Nov 30, 2003 | News |

When flash floods hit the North-Sumatran district of Bahorok, 100 km north of the capital Medan, , it caused a devastating landslide that killed or buried alive some 245 people and destroyed the renowned Orang Utan Sanctuary. MR was among the first foreign NGO to...

Refugee Crisis 2003, Afghanistan

by | Jul 30, 2003 | News |

The intense heat wave that hit Afghanistan in 2003 resulted in an exodus of refugees to the Afghan-Pakistan border close to Sada, Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan. Following an appeal for international humanitarian aid, a team of 4 from MR and the Singapore Red Cross...