Rebuilding homes in Sichuan

On May 12, 2008, a devastating earthquake swept through China's Sichuan Province. Within hours nearly 70,000 people were killed, 400,000 were injured and millions were homeless.

The world rushed in to provide aid for the shocked survivors. But now most of these emergency efforts are coming to an end, leaving the people of Sichuan to face the long and complex challenge of reconstructing their lives and communities.

That's where SCMP Homes for Hope comes in. Through this dedicated programme, we aim to raise more than HK$18 million to rebuild more than 970 homes for over 2,400 people and provide essential services for two of the hardest hit villages in Sichuan.

With your help and the proven fundraising expertise of the South China Morning Post, we know that we can lay new foundations for these communities to help them rebuild their lives and livelihoods.