contributions. Arguably, only funds that are actually transferred should be counted. For example, after the Bam earthquake in December 2003, the Iranian government received only US$17.5 million from the US$1 billion of international donations that had been promised. The amounts pledged by individual sovereign nations within the European Union should be increased by amounts pledged by the European Union itself. With all the caveats in mind, the following table lists some countries in order of nominal aid donated divided by GDP. Pledged amounts on a per capita basis – Another way of looking at the figures. Asia and Oceania Europe Middle East and Africa Americas Contributing non-governmental organisations (NGOs) The income of non-governmental organisations and multilateral organisations is derived from many sources, including earned revenues, grants, philanthropic donors, corporations, governments and other groups. For example, the African Union's contribution is financed by its member states. The following "contributions" may be viewed as either a diversion of funds originally earmarked for other purposes or increased donations to the contributing organisation. Contributing corporations A much more complete list of American corporate donations may be found at . Fundraising events There were numerous large-scale fundraising events with hundreds of participants around the world. World Cricket Tsunami Appeal Two of the nations most affected by the tsunami, India and Sri Lanka, are leading cricket-playing nations. The International Cricket Council has launched the World Cricket Tsunami Appeal to raise funds for the humanitarian effort. The highlight of this was a two-match One Day International series between a World XI and an Asian XI. It has been reported on Cricinfo that the first of these matches raised A$8.4 million. Other matches, such as those in late January 2005 between the New Zealand national team and a World XI also had fundraising as a primary aim. Other events MTV Asia Aid by MTV Thailand for tsunami victims. Australia Unites: Reach Out To Asia, a simulcast telethon. UK Radio Aid, a fundraising radio show on over 200 British stations Tsunami Relief Cardiff, a charity concert, at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom WaveAid in Sydney, Australia IRB Rugby Aid Match, a rugby union match between Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere selections played on 5 March 2005 at Twickenham in London Football for Hope, a FIFA-sponsored football (soccer) match played between a World XI and a European XI on 15 February 2005 at Camp Nou, Barcelona. Classic