Help the Victims of Myanmar (Burma)

On May 3, 2008, Cyclone Nargis devastated the country of Myanmar leaving 120,000 people dead or missing. The number of dead could eventually exceed 100,000 because of illnesses. Countless villages and rice-growing areas have been destroyed leaving as many as 1 million people homeless without food or clean drinking water.

Presently, Myanmar's government is restricting entry for large-scale international relief efforts, but when border restrictions are alleviated more relief organizations will be permitted entry to deliver food, clean water, medical supplies, and other forms of aid to the people who need it most.

Disaster Relief Organizations

Click here to view Wikipedia's list of private relief organizations that have been approved to work within the country.

There are several other reputable organizations dedicating their efforts to helping the victims of the cyclone disaster in Myanmar. If you wish to find out what you can do to help or would like to donate to the relief effort, please visit any of the organizations home pages below for more information.

Amnesty International
Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights for all. Their supporters are outraged by human rights abuses but inspired by hope for a better world - so they work to improve human rights through campaigning and international solidarity.

Direct Relief International
Direct Relief International provides medical assistance to improve the quality of life for people victimized by poverty, disaster, and civil unrest at home and throughout the world. They work to strengthen the in-country health efforts of our partners by providing essential material resources – medicines, supplies and equipment.

Foundation for the People of Burma
FPB's mission is to provide humanitarian aid to Burmese people of all ethnic backgrounds and religious beliefs. They respond to the basic needs of communities, supporting locally run projects in the following general areas: Health, Education, and Leadership Development. They also support special programs outside of these areas on occasion when merited.

Global Giving
Much like eBay's approach to online commerce, GlobalGiving is changing the way people give. They work with a network of well-run organizations and carefully research their projects - gathering detailed information on the project leaders, as well as the projects' objectives and expected outcomes.

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
The ICRC is an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and armed violence. The ICRC has a permanent mandate under international law to take impartial action for prisoners, the wounded and sick, and civilians affected by conflict.

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
One of the first to respond, one of the last to leave. For more than 70 years, the International Rescue Committee has been a leader in humanitarian relief. They mobilize quickly, bringing sustained support to regions torn apart by violence and deprivation.

MercyCorps
Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against nearly impossible odds. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1.5 billion in assistance to people in 106 nations.

Unicef
UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. They have the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality.

World Vision
World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.

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