The devastating earthquake which struck Wenchuan in China's Sichuan province on 12 May 2008 took tens of thousands of lives and left millions homeless. Telecommunications networks in the disaster areas were destroyed, cutting off quake victims from their families and the outside world. In this life-and-death situation, the swift reinstallation of telecommunications networks became essential. Time equals lives in a disaster. After the quake, relief operations and telecommunications restoration became Huawei's top priority. All our staff members were fully committed to making this happen. Hundreds of Huawei telecommunications experts from all over the country teamed up and promptly headed to the affected areas. By restoring telecommunications Huawei created a lifeline that helped ease the shock for many quake victims. In the face of aftershocks and landslides, fearless and caring Huawei people in the field worked day and night in spite of foul weather, destroyed roads, rugged land and other damages to rapidly restore services and reestablish hope by enabling quake victims to make the first "I'm safe" calls. In addition, the company and Huawei employees donated CNY26.3 million in cash to earthquake relief for rebuilding the homes of the quake victims. Huawei also donated emergency telecommunications equipment valued at CNY58 million. What's more, overseas branches of Huawei made their donations through embassies and local charity organizations. |
 |
Endowed Equipment Donations to Areas Hit by Disasters in Myanmar
In May 2008, Huawei donated telecommunications equipment worth USD3 million to areas in Myanmar hit by Hurricane Nargis. This donation helped the country's government and its people recover from the disaster and saved thousands of lives.
 |
Network Restoration in Disaster Areas in Southern China In early 2008 when Southern China was ravaged by an unprecedented snow storm, Huawei was among the first to help with the restoration of telecommunications networks in affected areas. In addition, our company provided CNY3 million in donations to affected areas of this disaster. |
 |
Actively Involved in Disaster Relief in Algeria In October 2008, when Ghardaia, Ain Torki in Algeria was flooded and severely damaged, Huawei provided emergency communications vehicles, temporary base stations and other equipment to affected areas immediately after the disaster. That support helped rescue thousands of people in need. |
