Kate Dicks May 23rd, 2008
Yesterday our series of fundraising events got underway with a lunchtime of fun activities including a Hog Roast and BBQ as well as a cake sale. I never realised you could get into a bidding war over a cake! Just as well both parties did, as it helped to make lots of money.
I was also really pleased to see so many of the staff donning costumes from their specialist or favourite countries and we had some amazing outfits on show. We still have a little bit more money to come in as we sell the remaining few cakes but in total we raised over £1,900. What a fantastic effort!
Thanks to everyone who took part and to the directors for putting themselves in the stocks, whilst we all took turns to throw wet sponges at them. The money is already en-route to Burma and to our local agent to buy additional supplies for the project in and around Syriam.
The villages still need roofing and building materials, food and medical supplies as well as clothing and blankets. This money equates to well over 5 million Kyat (the local Burmese currency) which will go a very long way. Thanks again to everyone for taking part in yesterday’s fundraiser, it is encouraging to know that we can help make a difference to so many people.
Audley fancy dress fundraising day for Burma Cyclone Appeal
Tags: Burma Cyclone, fundraising, Southeast Asia
Kate Dicks May 16th, 2008
You may have read about the fantastic fundraising efforts that the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company are carrying out in the Delta in cooperation with Merlin, a UK based aid agency (update on our blog). Two of the Pandaw fleet are now navigating the Delta taking supplies to those in need, as well as acting as floating hospitals. We have donated $2,000 to the fund, knowing that this money will bring immediate relief to the Burmese people affected by this terrible catastrophe. More »
Tags: burma, cyclone nargis, fundraising
Loic Robertson May 14th, 2008
Today, we received the following pictures which have been taken by Mr Khin Zaw Nichols, Managing Director of our ground agent in Burma, Tour Mandalay. He and a team from the Yangon office have been in the Syriam area handing over water filters as well as food, medical and building supplies to the local monastery and orphanage.
Monasteries are for many villages in Burma the focal point of a community and from here aid has been distributed to many families and individuals in need. The children of the orphanage have been provided with wholesome meals whilst the villagers have been educated on how to use the water filters donated by an American company. More »
Tags: Burma Cyclone, photos
Loic Robertson May 12th, 2008
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. More »
Tags: Burma Cyclone, fund raising
Loic Robertson May 7th, 2008
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:
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.
Tags: burma, cyclone, red cross
