Burma: Helping with the recovery after Cyclone Nargis

As you will have seen from news reports, the chief problem is overseas aid getting through to people on the ground rather than the aid being available.

Our local agent in Burma (who sent us the photos below) has been working in the Syriam area near Yangon getting food, medical supplies, water filters and building materials through to an orphanage and monastery there. From here, aid has also been distributed to the wider community. Continue reading »

Burma Cyclone Nargis

We are relieved to hear that all our contacts in Burma are safe following the cyclone that struck over the weekend. As you will no doubt have seen there has been considerable loss of life and devastation.

Many clients have contacted us to ask what they can do to help the Burmese people. In the immediate aftermath we would recommend a donation to one of the following charities:

• Red Cross
• Oxfam
• Unicef
• Disasters Emergency Committee

For more information about the challenge facing aid agencies read this article on the BBC website.

We will also be looking at ways that we can help with more long term recovery projects in the country. Given the current regime we want to be sure that any support is directed to the people who need it most. We will keep you informed of developments.