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InterAction Members Respond to Cyclone Nargis in Burma

On Saturday May 3rd, Cyclone Nargis hit Burma with wind speeds of up to 120 mph, devastating the costal and inland regions. As of Tuesday May 6th, state officials have estimated the death toll at over 22,000. Over 40,000 people are missing and millions more are homeless. Priority emergency relief needs are shelter, food, water, medicines and electricity. Washed-out roads have left many people in more remote areas completely inaccessible. In seven of the worst affected deltas, communities are reporting 90-95% damage. Food is available, but costs have risen 50%. The cost of fuel has risen 100%. 

Though the government formally requested emergency aid on Monday May 5th, restrictions on the movements of international aid agency staff members have slowed down assessment and relief operations. InterAction members are responding to this crisis through a variety of mechanisms, including but not limited to: emergency medical assistance, transitional shelter, provision of non-food items, and debris clearing.

While InterAction does not accept donations, the InterAction members listed here are accepting contributions for assistance and have agreed to a set of standards to ensure accountability, professional competence and quality of service. For more information, see InterAction's Guide to Appropriate Giving.



CARE
151 Ellis Street NE Atlanta, GA 30303 1-800-521-2273

(May 6, 2008) - CARE has been working in Myanmar for 14 years—mostly on food security, health programs, HIV/AIDS prevention and on water and sanitation. CARE has 500 staff members working on projects in 120 villages and towns across the country, most of which are outside the affected areas. CARE is beginning assessments in Yangon and Moulamein provinces, where we are authorized to work. CARE is likely to provide support in emergency food aid, water and sanitation, and shelter materials and household equipment.
Catholic Relief Services
Southeast Asia Natural Disaster, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, MD 21203-7090, 1-877-435-7277

(May 7, 2008) - Catholic Relief Services is supporting the emergency relief and response efforts of the Caritas Internationalis network in the most affected areas of Myanmar.
CHF International
8601 Georgia Avenue #800, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 866-779-2CHF

((May 6, 2008) CHF International will initially be assisting Burmese displaced by Cyclone Nargis by building needed transitional and durable shelters. Shelters will be built with locally appropriate materials, in consultation with community members, and will also help generate local employment and foster asset restoration. CHF is accepting financial support via their website.
 

 

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