Weeks after Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar, most of the affected people still lack food, clean water, and basic medical services. Over seven million people have been hit hard by the cyclone, and government restrictions on aid haven't helped very much.
Despite the limitations, many organizations already have people on the ground in Myanmar's affected areas. They can't act alone, though - they need your help. Please click on one or more of the websites listed below to do your share for the people of Myanmar.
Donate freely to one of the organizations listed below, and help those who are risking their lives to help others.
100,000 people will benefit from Christian Aid's distribution of water purification tablets, blankets and medicines. While this is a great start, Christian Aid partners need more help: supplies of water purification tablets, medicines, mosquito nets, blankets, clothing and materials to rebuild homes are quickly running out.
The Church World Service has teamed up with the Myanmar Council of Churches to coordinate its relief efforts.
Direct Relief International is currently teaming up with regional humanitarian assistance groups.
This organization is made up of 13 member agencies, some of which have a presence in Myanmar. They have launched a joint appeal for donations.
FPB has more than 70 volunteers in Rangoon, organized into teams. Each team member leans on their existing social networks to ensure an uninterrupted supply of materials for rebuilding communities.
HOPE International Development Agency is registered in Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
The ICRC will work with the Myanmar Red Cross, mobilizing six foreign and 90 local staff (with more hopefully on the way). ICRC will focus on detention areas affected by Cyclone Nargis.
IDE's operations in Myanmar are well-placed throughout the cyclone-affected districts.
The IFRC has brought in three planes with 14 metric tons of shelter material. 17,000 local Myanmar Red Cross volunteers are helping the IFRC to distribute supplies. The IFRC's overall efforts have supported 220,000 affected people.
The IRC is well-placed to deal with an expected outbreak of water-borne diseases in affected areas. The Committee's sanitation and logistics experts are either on the ground or are awaiting deployment to Myanmar.
