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Burma Cyclone Relief

Some aid workers can and do get into the country – here’s how to help:

Myanmar Cyclone Relief

New York, NY, May 8, 2008—Thanks to its historical, 94 years of operation as a non-political entity and relief organization, JDC staff has been granted entry visas to carry out humanitarian aid efforts for victims of cyclone Nargis which hit Myanmar last week. A senior JDC professional is on the ground in Myanmar, where he will assess the situation and carry out plans to aid the estimated several hundred thousand cyclone victims without shelter and safe drinking water. JDC is partnering with MASHAV, Magen David Adom (MDA), and F.I.R.S.T (Fast Israeli Rescue & Search Team) to provide emergency relief, including medical supplies and personnel and rescue workers.

Read Entire Myanmar Cyclone Situation Report

JDC has opened a mailbox and is now accepting donations to provide immediate assistance and relief:

Donate to Myanmar Cyclone Relief:
Online: https://www.jdc.org/donation/jdc_form.cfm
By Phone: 212.687.6200
By Mail: Check payable to: JDC-Myanmar Cyclone Relief, P.O. Box 530, 132 East 43rd St., New York, NY, 10017

  • runasim
    The NYT reports that the UN has suspended aid relief beccause the Junta has seized supplies..

    Anxiously awaiting further develpments.
  • Holly_in_Cincinnati
    Oh yes, but JDC is apparently already in the country and working.
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