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.
EAT will coordinate with local organizations to distribute food, water, shelter, and medicine to those most in need. EAT currently has 40 people on the ground.
A medical team from Malteser International has been deployed in the town of Labutta to operate a health center there, as the local hospital was obliterated in the cyclone.
35 MSF team members are now in the Irrawaddy Delta, distributing food and medical care. MSF has fed more than 2,000 people in one district, performed medical consultations in pagodas and schools, and rehabilitated latrines and water facilities.
Merlin has commandeered a river cruiser to help deliver aid to affected people in the Irrawaddy Delta. In Laputta township, Merlin teams are providing much-needed emergency health care.
Operation USA is currently on the ground in Myanmar, providing temporary shelter, water purification chemicals, and medical supplies.
63,000 people in the urban townships around Rangoon are now benefiting from Save the Children's charity efforts. 1,000 bags of rice, 20 rolls of tarpaulin, and massive amounts of sugar and salt have been distributed. SC-UK has distributed food, plastic tarpaulins, water purification tablets, and rehydration salts to 50,000 people in the affected regions.
ShelterBox is a unique Australian care package containing 10 thermal blankets, a 10-person dome tent, and survival equipment. The ShelterBox people have already deployed their shipment in Myanmar.
World Vision is well-placed to help in Myanmar, with more than 500 staff in the country. Almost 78,000 people in the Yangon area have benefited from World Vision's charity.
