MADISON, Wis. -- Madison is pitching in to help tsunami victims in South Asia.

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The World Health Organization estimates the relief effort will cost billions of dollars. Sunday's earthquake and tsunamis hit 11 countries and claimed the lives of more than 77,000 people. Tens of thousands of people are still missing and more than a million people are homeless.

Julie Adriansjach, owner of Bandung Restaurant, said she has ties to Indonesia and after seeing the devastation on TV, she is determined to help

"This is the most tragic thing I've ever seen or heard of," said Adriansjach.

Starting on New Year's Eve until Jan. 9, the Bandung Restaurant will donate 10 percent of its total sales to benefit survivors of the 9.0 earthquake and resulting tsunamis.

"They're going to need water, they're going to need medicine. I think cash is the best way to get that over there, so that they can get the things that they need," Adriansjach said.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Indonesian Student Organization is also collecting cash for the victims.

"We just want to do what we can to help out especially where it happened. It's the rural area where they don't have much access to drinking water and after this tragedy it will be even worse," said Sonny Suciawan, Indonesia Student Organization vice president.

The United Nations said more than $200 million has already been pledged or donated to help victims. President Bush pledged $35 million in aid, Japan is donating $30 million, and the United Kingdon is giving $28 million. In addition, Saudi Arabia has committed to $10 million.

The two local groups hope to raise a couple thousand dollars, which will be given to the Red Cross for distribution. The Red Cross is already sending over relief supplies, such as plastic sheets and family size tents for people to live in.

If you want to help, you can call the Red Cross at 233-9300.

How To Help/Donate

If you want to make a donation to help Sri Lanka, call the Red Cross at 1-800-HELP-NOW or make an on-line donation at Aidlanka.org

More National Relief Agencies: Donate online

Wisconsin organizations helping aid the victims of the Indian Ocean tsunamis:

Wisconsin Conference United Methodist Church
750 Windsor Street
P.O. Box 620
Sun Prairie WI 53590
Mark the envelope Advance #274305, South Asia Emergency
Mark the check with Advance #274305, South Asia Emergency
Contributions can also be made through any United Methodist Church. There is a search database for Wisconsin UMC's on the conference web page. http://www.wisconsinumc.org/ and click on the link CHURCH/PASTOR LOCATOR.

Shelter for Life International
502 E. New York Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Address checks to "Shelter for Life." Please indicate in check's memo line: "Sri Lanka Tidal Wave."

American Red Cross:
Contact your local American Red Cross chapter or send to:
International Response Fund
P.O. Box 37243
Washington, D.C. 20013
Please be sure to say what disaster the donation is for.