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American Red Cross Provides US $10 Million to Boost Tsunami Housing in Sri Lanka

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Red Cross
announced that it will make a contribution of US $10 million to support
housing reconstruction in Sri Lanka through an owner-driven housing
program. The contribution will assist more than 3,000 tsunami-affected
families in repairing or rebuilding their homes.
"This program is going to have a dramatic impact on tsunami survivors,
helping them rebuild their homes and, ultimately, their lives," said
Ricardo Caivano, Senior Field Representative in Sri Lanka for the American
Red Cross Tsunami Recovery Program. "We look forward to working closely
with our partners and especially the beneficiaries as they return to
permanent houses, which is a vital step in their recovery."
The American Red Cross contribution will support the Community Recovery
and Reconstruction Partnership (CRRP), which is led by the Sri Lankan Red
Cross Society (SLRCS), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red
Crescent Societies and UN-HABITAT. Other partners in the CRRP include the
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, the World Bank and Price
Waterhouse Coopers.
Under the CRRP, individuals whose homes were damaged or destroyed by
the tsunami will receive cash grants combined with technical support.
Through these grants, homeowners will be able to hire contractors directly
and purchase building materials. Funds will be transferred in stages, as
each phase of construction is evaluated by professional monitors to ensure
it is technically sound and meets local standards. In addition to grants,
homeowners will receive technical assistance in a number of areas,
including: construction, land disputes, disaster preparedness, water and
sanitation, and livelihoods.
"Through this program the Red Cross is providing immediate support to
homeowner reconstruction, while empowering beneficiaries in their own
recovery," explained Jagath Abeysinghe, President of the Sri Lanka Red
Cross Society. "This is the fastest and most effective way to rebuild
following the tsunami devastation."
As of October 2006, Red Cross partners have either fully funded or co-
financed the construction of 5,450 houses in Sri Lanka. 7,655 houses are
currently under construction and, by 2008, it is anticipated that the Red
Cross will have built, fully funded or helped to finance more than 20,000
homes.
"The Red Cross and its partners are helping survivors take an active
role in developing their community and basic infrastructure," said Al
Panico, Head of Delegation for the International Federation of Red Cross
and Red Crescent Societies in Sri Lanka. "This is essential for a
successful and sustainable recovery."
In Sri Lanka, the American Red Cross is working with the SLRCS and
other partners to carry out tsunami recovery programs aimed to benefit more
than 420,000 people. In addition to housing, the American Red Cross is
focusing on areas such as clean water, psychosocial support, livelihoods
and disaster preparedness to ensure a comprehensive and long-lasting
recovery for tsunami survivors.
You can help those affected by countless crises around the world each
year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International
Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support
through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in
need. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Contributions to
the International Response Fund may be sent to your local American Red
Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross International Response Fund,
P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure
online contribution by visiting http://www.redcross.org. The American Red
Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a
specific disaster please do so at the time of your donation.


SOURCE American Red Cross













aus dem Letter To Shareholders:


"........I will be returning to Sri Lanka in March of this year with Raj Janan, to meet with the Red Cross, the
United Nations and other NGOs which have seen our development and expressed interest in our
capabilities. It is my hope to return to the US with new contracts to build our strong, simple but beautiful
single family homes, contracts that not only help people in dire need of help, but contracts that are
profitable at the same time. There is a need for nearly 200,000 new homes in Sri Lanka alone, and we
fully expect to be responsible for a fair share of these new developments............."

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Press Release Source: Axia Group, Inc.

International Building Technologies Inc., A Subsidiary Of Axia Group Inc., Signs Agreement With Chinese Government to Operate Panel Factory in City of Suijiang
Thursday December 7, 9:00 am ET

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Building Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Axia Group, Inc. (OTC Pinksheets: AXGJ), announced today that it has signed an agreement with the Chinese government to install and operate an Axia panel factory to support the rebuilding of the city of Suijiang in the Yunnan Province in China. This factory, which will be 100% owned by IBT, will be the exclusive provider of Axia building panels to the new city of Suijiang. IBT will also provide consulting services to the Chinese government, its contractors and builders on the use of the Axia panel technology. IBT was recently established as a subsidiary of AXGJ in order to support new projects in China.

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The ambitious project is a complete rebuilding of Suijiang (which will be known as Suijiang Newtown) and encompasses residential homes, commercial and government buildings, planned and designed by the architecture and civil engineering firms, BeltCollins (http://www.beltcollins.com) and ia&d consultants (http://www.internationaladc.com). The total building area according to the Chinese government is about 3,000,000 square meters (or about 32,550,000 square feet). Management estimates that approximately 1,000,000 square meter, or one third of the buildable area, is estimated to require the use of IBT panels. The agreement with IBT calls for the government of China to require contractors and builders involved in this project to use the IBT panels in those construction areas that can best utilize this technology.

Stated Jeffrey Flannery, CEO of Axia Group, Inc. "This is an opportunity for Axia to display its technological abilities in a showcase city for the government of China. We believe this will help establish our technology as one of the preferred methods for building new homes and other buildings in developing nations. We have worked hard to get this contract, and we want to express our profound gratitude to the Chinese government, especially the officials in the city of Suijiang, for trusting in our experience, capabilities and technology, and allowing us to be a part of this remarkable project."

The city of Suijiang lies along the Jinsha River about 40 miles upstream of the Xiangjiabar hydroelectric power station, the fourth largest in the world, which is being built to provide hydroelectric power throughout the region. The Chinese government will relocate the current 35,000 residents to a new city built above the future waterline. The city will be further expanded to support a population of 200,000 in the year of 2020 and is expected to be a major resort center in this south central region of China. For more information about the Suijiang Newtown, please visit the website of http://www.suijiang-government.com.

The agreement requires IBT to make an investment of about 20 million Chinese RMB in the plant and its operations. IBT management believes these funds will come from private investors and that the revenue from the sales of production will be adequate to repay this investment. The Chinese government will provide the land and the infrastructure to support the plant, as well as provide support in developing the labor force and compliance with government regulations, laws and labor requirements. The Company will also provide engineering and technical support to the government's contractors and builders.

More information on International Building Technologies, Inc. can be found at http://www.internationalbuildingtech.com. Information on Axia Group, Inc. can be found on the company web site at http://www.axiagroup.info.

Investors are cautioned that certain statements contained in this document as well as some statements in periodic press releases and some oral statements of AXGJ officials are "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). Forward-looking statements include statements which are predictive in nature, which depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, which include words such as "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "expects," and similar expressions. In addition, any statements concerning future financial performance (including future revenues, earnings or growth rates), ongoing business strategies or prospects, and possible future AXGJ actions, which may be provided by management, are also forward-looking statements as defined by the Act. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to materially differ from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and to vary significantly from reporting period to reporting period. Although management believes that the assumptions made and expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there is no assurance that the underlying assumptions will, in fact, prove to be correct or that actual future results will not be different from the expectations expressed in this report. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and AXGJ has no specific intention to update these statements.


Source: Axia Group, Inc.

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Press Release Source: Axia Group, Inc.

Axia Group Inc. Signs Agreement to Acquire Assets of Costa Rica Building Company
Thursday December 21, 9:00 am ET
Establishes Axia in Central America and Caribbean

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Axia Group, Inc. (OTC: AXGJ - News), today announced that it has signed a Letter of Agreement to acquire the assets of JOWA Corporation, a Costa Rica company, in return for preferred stock in AXGJ. JOWA is an established builder of homes and multi-unit complexes using Axia's panel based technology. Axia currently has operations in Sri Lanka and South Central China.

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Stated Mr. Jeffrey Flannery, CEO of Axia Group, Inc., "This transaction gives us substantial building contracts using the Axia panel technology in the very strategic region of Central America. From this base, we feel we can expand to the Caribbean, Mexico and even the U.S. The professionals at JOWA are experts with the Axia panel technology and have built every kind of building from single family homes to resorts."

"We still need to complete an audit on JOWA's financial records," Flannery added, "but the company has represented to us that it will complete about $2 million in business in 2006 and hopes to increase that revenue level substantially in the coming years as the need for resort, luxury and residential housing in Costa Rica continues to grow."

Under the proposed terms of the agreement, all current and future contracts would be brought into Axia, while JOWA would be retained to manage the contracts in Central America. JOWA would receive a percentage of each contract as its management fee as well as preferred stock in Axia. Both parties have 60 days to complete the due diligence and execute the final agreement. More information on Axia Group, Inc. can be found at www.axiagroup.info.

Investors are cautioned that certain statements contained in this document as well as some statements in periodic press releases and some oral statements of AXGJ officials are "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). Forward-looking statements include statements which are predictive in nature, which depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, which include words such as "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "expects," and similar expressions. In addition, any statements concerning future financial performance (including future revenues, earnings or growth rates), ongoing business strategies or prospects, and possible future AXGJ actions, which may be provided by management, are also forward-looking statements as defined by the Act. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to materially differ from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and to vary significantly from reporting period to reporting period. Although management believes that the assumptions made and expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there is no assurance that the underlying assumptions will, in fact, prove to be correct or that actual future results will not be different from the expectations expressed in this report. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and AXGJ has no specific intention to update these statements.


Source: Axia Group, Inc.