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The following aid agencies are accepting contributions to help those affected by the cyclone in Myanmar. The list is from InterAction, a coalition of aid agencies, which can be contacted at InterAction at (202) 667-8227 or www.interaction.org.
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American Red Cross
International Response Fund P.O. Box 37243 Washington, D.C. 20013 1-800-HELP-NOW
(May 6, 2008) - The American Red Cross is working with its partners in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including the International Federation and the Myanmar Red Cross, to provide assistance to people affected by this disaster.
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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. |
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Direct Relief International
27 South La Patera Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, 805-964-4767
(May 6, 2008) - In response to the cyclone that struck Myanmar over the weekend, Direct Relief International has offered assistance to regional humanitarian assistance groups. Direct Relief has contacted partners in Thailand and other neighboring countries, some of whom also run programs in Myanmar, to offer assistance to medical relief efforts for people affected by the storm. Direct Relief International is accepting gifts in kind of medical supplies. |
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United States Fund for UNICEF
125 Maiden Lane, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10038, 1-800-4UNICEF
(May 6, 2008) - UNICEF has worked in Myanmar since 1950 and is moving quickly to respond to the needs of survivors, particularly children. UNICEF today deployed five assessment teams and will also play a leadership role with the UN and government on water and sanitation and hygiene, child protection, and education. Immediate needs include: water purification tablets, plastic sheeting, cooking sets, bed nets, emergency health kits, and food. A major priority is ensuring safe water supplies, especially to vulnerable children. |
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World Vision
P.O. Box 9716 Federal Way, WA 98063 1-888-56-CHILD
(May 6, 2008) - World Vision is providing clothing, shelter materials, blankets, rice and water. Assessment teams are currently determining the most urgent needs in the hardest-hit areas. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 19 August 2008 )
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Who's Online
We have 20 guests online $50 Family Survival Kits- 25lb of rice + 1lb of salt $20
- 1 cooking pot $5
- 1 large mosquitoes net $10
- 1 blanket $5
- 1 large plastic sheet for making a roof $10
$180 Family shelter- Material cost $140
- Transportation cost $15
- Tools $10
- Monitoring $15
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