Myanmar Cyclone Update #2
Posted on May 7th, 2008 by Wendy Harman
Alerting you to the RCO (redcross.org for those of you who are new here) Myanmar Cyclone resources page.
From an International Federation colleague on the ground in Yangon, Myanmar:
As with similar disasters local Red Cross staff and volunteers are also affected,” said Bridget Gardner, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ head of delegation in Myanmar. “In Yangon many lost their roofs, have no access to running water and nobody in Yangon has electricity unless they have a functioning generator and can afford the high price of fuel. The situation in the delta is of course much more tragic with thousands of people still missing.
Filed under: Disaster Response, International
Thanks for the update. I’m glad they included info on contacting family. My significant other has family in Myanmar.
Dear Friends
We value organisation like the Red Cross and other NGO’s are actively involved in helping people and to save the lives of many people of Myanmar affected by the cyclone. We cannot be there physically to offer the help, but I would encourage everyone to donate generously to the many respectable organisation like the Red Cross, Salvation Army, World Vision and others.
Funds are required to supply food, fresh water, clothings, shelter, medicine, etc. I believe it is going to take a long time to rebuild the lives of the 1 million people made homeless. It is believed about 100,000 people have died… It means many have lost their parents and become orphans.
There is a big need… be generous and help our Myanmar friends.
John Umasanthiram
England
Greetings from the Utica and Mohawk Valley Red Cross Chapters in Upstate, NY.
We have a very large Karen and Burmese refugee population here that we are working to serve to the best of our abilities. We are looking to build a network of Chapters that have Karen and Burmese populations in their communities to share information and ideas. Please contact me at jstarr@utredcross.org if this pertains to your chapter of you can suggest any.
Fair Winds,
Jay Starr
AmeriCorps VISTA Members
Utica & Mohawk Valley Red Cross Chapters
Recent reports have informed that the disaster of the cyclone in Myanmar have left many children as orphans. They have lost their parents and now they need someone to provide love, care, shelter, food, etc. These youngsters need direction in life so that they can continue with their normal life in the future.
NGO’s and voluntary organisations can come together by putting all the resources together to help these orphans. Some thoughts are required in building homes, funding, counselling, etc. All groups are required to work together and understanding the Burmese culture and the government for an effective partnership.
Individuals can put their hands deep into their pockets and donate generously to respectable organisation like the Red Cross, The Salvation Army, World Vision, etc for them to continue with their work with these people.
We are fortunate and have been blessed. Let us give a helping hand to our youngster in Myanmar who at this time need our help.
The people of Myanmar are wonderful people and let us not forget them. Let us do our little part at this time of their life.
John Umasanthiram
England