New York, USA – A devastating cyclone, ‘Nargis’ that made landfall on May 2nd brought catastrophic damage to the coastal areas of Myanmar. The government and media of Myanmar put the death toll at 22,000 with over 41,000 reported missing. The SIKH Aid team is in the process of mobilizing volunteers for much needed relief efforts in the disaster-hit regions. Survivors claim this to be the worst storm to hit the country with waves as high as 12 feet that swept away villages leaving more than 1 million people homeless.
The five most affected regions are Yangon (Rangoon), Ayeyawaddy, Bago, Kayin and Mon.
Given the magnitude of this disaster, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urges the Government of Myanmar to respond to the outpouring of international support and solidarity by facilitating the arrival of aid workers and the clearance of relief supplies in every way possible. This can significantly aid the Government in responding to this tragedy.
United Sikhs is monitoring the situation in Myanmar and working out the logistics with UN agencies. We appeal to everyone to contribute and support the Relief efforts. We will appreciate help with:
1. Food and Emergency Supplies
2. Medical Aid and Counselling services
3. Rehabilitation and temporary shelters
List of Items required:
Food and water for evacuees – Non-perishable food, Rice, baby food, milk powder
Water purification tablets
Emergency supplies – Toothpaste, toothbrush, soap
Cookware
Health Kits and First aid Kits
Cloths for men, women, children, shoes for children’s
Mosquito Nets
Plastic roof sheets
North American donor can ship the relief material to our US based Global command centre for Disaster relief at the address below.
United Sikhs
95-26 113th Street
Richmond Hill, NY 11419
For more information call 1-888-243-1690
To meet the needs of survivors a great deal of cooperation would be required from individuals and like minded organizations.
To find out more about the disaster and related relief efforts, please visit http://unitedsikhs.org/myanmarnargis/
If you wish to volunteer please email sikhaid@unitedsikhs.org
