Typhoon relief account receives NT$42.7 million in 1 week

Taipei, July 28 (CNA) An account set up on July 21 to solicit private donations for Typhoon Danas disaster relief has received over NT$42.7 million (US$1.45 million) as of Sunday, the Taiwan Foundation for Disaster Relief said Monday.

A total of 8,951 transfers were made, 13 of which were over NT$1 million, including a combined donation of NT$16 million from state-funded businesses, as well as NT$6 million from E. Sun Bank and its affiliates, according to the foundation.

The foundation said its fundraising goal is set at NT$500 million, which will be used to support disaster relief, emergency medical aid, shelter and resettlement, and post-disaster recovery efforts.

The funds can be applied for by private or public sectors for the aforementioned purposes, it said.

After the fundraising ends on Aug. 20, there will be a public announcement of the donors as well as disclosure of the fund disbursements, the foundation added.

Typhoon Danas made landfall in Chiayi County's Budai Township on July 6. It heavily impacted central and southern Taiwan, causing power outages, water supply disruptions, property damage and flooding.

People can donate to the designated account via the following channels:

1. Money transfer

Domestic donations:

Bank name: 土地銀行長春分行 (code: 005)

Account name: 財團法人賑災基金會

Account number: 102-005-19896-5

Overseas donations:

Bank name: Land Bank of Taiwan Changchuen Branch

Address: No. 156 Changchuen Road. Taipei, 104, Taiwan (ROC)

Account name: Taiwan Foundation for Disaster Relief

Account number: 102-005-19896-5

SWIFT Code: LBOTTWTP102

2. LinePay

Click on the "Donation" button, and select the "2025 Typhoon Danas Fundraising Program" -- look for 114年丹娜絲風災募款專案.

3. Major convenience store chains

To donate, select "2025 Typhoon Danas Fundraising Program" on a 7-Eleven iBon, FamilyMart FamiPort, Hi-Life Life-ET, or OKmart OK.go machine. Follow the prompts to enter your details and donation amount, print the payment slip and pay at the counter.