In U.S., a Multitude of Forces Drains the Spirit of Giving - washingtonpost.com: "U.S. disaster relief charities have issued pleas for money to fund short- and long-term efforts.
'These people are going to be suffering for a long time,' said Elizabeth Griffin, a spokeswoman for Catholic Relief Services."
Friday, May 23, 2008
MYANMAR (BURMA) CYCLONE NEWS, AID & RELIEF LINKS
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MYANMAR (BURMA) CYCLONE NEWS, AID & RELIEF LINKS: "UP TO THE MINUTE NEWS ABOUT THE MYANMAR (BURMA) CYCLONE RELIEF EFFORTS
This lens is meant to get the word out about ways to help the victims of this terrible tragedy."
MYANMAR (BURMA) CYCLONE NEWS, AID & RELIEF LINKS: "UP TO THE MINUTE NEWS ABOUT THE MYANMAR (BURMA) CYCLONE RELIEF EFFORTS
This lens is meant to get the word out about ways to help the victims of this terrible tragedy."
The Associated Press: UN chief tours still-flooded Myanmar delta
The Associated Press: UN chief tours still-flooded Myanmar delta: "UN chief tours still-flooded Myanmar delta
By JOHN HEILPRIN – 7 hours ago
NAYPYITAW Myanmar (AP) — U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon flew over Myanmar's flooded Irrawaddy delta Thursday, where the ravages of a cyclone stretched as far as the eye could see: Villages were empty of life, flattened huts dissolved into vast areas of water and people perched on rooftops."
By JOHN HEILPRIN – 7 hours ago
NAYPYITAW Myanmar (AP) — U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon flew over Myanmar's flooded Irrawaddy delta Thursday, where the ravages of a cyclone stretched as far as the eye could see: Villages were empty of life, flattened huts dissolved into vast areas of water and people perched on rooftops."
Myanmar agrees to "all" cyclone aid workers - Yahoo! News
Myanmar agrees to "all" cyclone aid workers - Yahoo! News: "NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar (Reuters) - Myanmar's junta agreed on Friday to admit cyclone aid workers 'regardless of nationalities' to the hardest-hit Irrawaddy Delta, a breakthrough for delivering help to survivors, U.N. officials said."
Thursday, May 22, 2008
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Ban sees Myanmar flexibility on relief
Ban sees Myanmar flexibility on relief: "Ban sees Myanmar flexibility on relief
Thursday, May 22, 2008 22:57 [IST]
Yangon: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said today that Myanmar 's junta had shown some flexibility over calls for a scaled-up international relief effort after Cyclone Nargis.
'They have shown some signs of flexibility recently,' Ban told reporters on his first day in Myanmar, where he made a three-hour helicopter tour of the Irrawaddy Delta region that was hardest hit by the May 2-3 storm."
Thursday, May 22, 2008 22:57 [IST]
Yangon: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said today that Myanmar 's junta had shown some flexibility over calls for a scaled-up international relief effort after Cyclone Nargis.
'They have shown some signs of flexibility recently,' Ban told reporters on his first day in Myanmar, where he made a three-hour helicopter tour of the Irrawaddy Delta region that was hardest hit by the May 2-3 storm."
UNHCR - Fourth airlift brings UNHCR relief goods into Myanmar
UNHCR - Fourth airlift brings UNHCR relief goods into Myanmar: "Fourth airlift brings UNHCR relief goods into Myanmar
YANGON, Myanmar, May 22 (UNHCR) – A fourth plane carrying vital UNHCR shelter and household supplies for cyclone victims landed Thursday in Myanmar's main city, Yangon, after a pause in the UN refugee agency's airlift for a few days while a new round of shipments was being organized."
YANGON, Myanmar, May 22 (UNHCR) – A fourth plane carrying vital UNHCR shelter and household supplies for cyclone victims landed Thursday in Myanmar's main city, Yangon, after a pause in the UN refugee agency's airlift for a few days while a new round of shipments was being organized."
World record holder becomes top donor - Howrah News Service - Latest news and headlines on Howrah and West Bengal
World record holder becomes top donor - Howrah News Service - Latest news and headlines on Howrah and West Bengal: "Beijing: China’s Olympic hurdles champion Liu Xiang donated three million yuan ($430,000) on Tuesday to quake victims, becoming the nation’s top sporting donor, state media said."
Burma victims lose aid battle as cash flows into China on a flood of sympathy - Times Online
Burma victims lose aid battle as cash flows into China on a flood of sympathy - Times Online: "But it appears that media coverage may be of great consequence. While millions of dollars have been flooding into China – much of it from the corporate world – appeals for aid to Burma have been less successful.
Mark Astarita, head of fundraising at the British Red Cross, said the reporting of China’s disaster was “immensely powerful”, but it also made the situation in Burma look even more impossible."
Mark Astarita, head of fundraising at the British Red Cross, said the reporting of China’s disaster was “immensely powerful”, but it also made the situation in Burma look even more impossible."
President Hu praises earthquake charity concert _English_Xinhua
President Hu praises earthquake charity concert _English_Xinhua: "BEIJING, May 22 -- The earthquake charity concert aired on China Central Television on Sunday received an overwhelming response from China and abroad. The concert provided encouragement for the nation to fight against natural disasters and rebuild their homeland.
President Hu Jintao praised the event and expressed his thanks for all those who worked for the concert. He called for people to unite to overcome difficulties."
President Hu Jintao praised the event and expressed his thanks for all those who worked for the concert. He called for people to unite to overcome difficulties."
Myanmar appears to nix US Navy help, saying "strings attached" - International Herald Tribune
Myanmar appears to nix US Navy help, saying "strings attached" - International Herald Tribune: "nstead, Myanmar gave a go-ahead for a far smaller operation of 10 helicopters from the U.N.'s World Food Program — which must be chartered, flown in on cargo planes and reassembled in Bangkok.
'The strings attached to the relief supplies carried by warships and military helicopters are not acceptable to the Myanmar people,' said the New Light of Myanmar newspaper, a mouthpiece for the ruling junta."
'The strings attached to the relief supplies carried by warships and military helicopters are not acceptable to the Myanmar people,' said the New Light of Myanmar newspaper, a mouthpiece for the ruling junta."
BURMA DIGEST » Article » U.N. chief trying to persuade Burma junta to allow aid in posted
BURMA DIGEST » Article » U.N. chief trying to persuade Burma junta to allow aid in posted: "RANGOON, Burma (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon sought to persuade Burma’s ruling generals Thursday to let in a torrent of foreign assistance for cyclone victims rather than the current trickle.
“The United Nations and all the international community stand ready to help to overcome the tragedy,” Ban said after arriving in the country Thursday. “The main purpose of my being here is to demonstrate my solidarity.”"
“The United Nations and all the international community stand ready to help to overcome the tragedy,” Ban said after arriving in the country Thursday. “The main purpose of my being here is to demonstrate my solidarity.”"
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
West takes back seat, Asian countries lead in aiding Myanmar- Politics/Nation-News-The Economic Times
West takes back seat, Asian countries lead in aiding Myanmar- Politics/Nation-News-The Economic Times: "In the wake of the global stand-off between western governments and Burma's military regime over the issue of allowing foreign aid workers into the cyclone hit country, Asian countries led by India, China and Asean neighbours have emerged as the conduit for channelling massive volumes of humanitarian and medical aid to the estimated 128,000 victims of the disaster."
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Elderly Chinese Cling to Ruins - washingtonpost.com
Elderly Chinese Cling to Ruins - washingtonpost.com: "Despite his efforts, Chen's 73-year-old mother-in-law still did not want to leave. 'I'm too old! I'm afraid I won't make it,' she pleaded, standing near a wooden crate covered with a strip of cardboard where she had collected whatever she could salvage from her ravaged home: a few articles of clothing, some tissue paper, an umbrella, a scythe.
'She wants us to leave enough food and drink and then come back every two months to check on her,' said her son, Ye Ning Gui, 40. 'She hasn't left these mountains in 10 years.'"
'She wants us to leave enough food and drink and then come back every two months to check on her,' said her son, Ye Ning Gui, 40. 'She hasn't left these mountains in 10 years.'"
Wave of unity and patriotism sweeps China - CNN.com
Wave of unity and patriotism sweeps China - CNN.com: "As of Sunday, Chinese nationals had donated more than 4.9 billion yuan ($700 million) in cash and goods for earthquake relief, according to China's Ministry of Civil Affairs."
China faces toughest after-quake reconstruction since 1976
english.eastday.com: "By all standards, it will be the toughest reconstruction task since 1976 when the northeastern coastal Chinese city of Tangshan was leveled by a 7.8-magnitude quake, which claimed over 240,000 lives.
But in comparison with the reconstruction in the wake of the Tangshan earthquake, the mission this time is blessed with a strong economy, which has been growing annually at nearly 10 percent on average since 1978 when China began its reform-and-opening-up drive."
But in comparison with the reconstruction in the wake of the Tangshan earthquake, the mission this time is blessed with a strong economy, which has been growing annually at nearly 10 percent on average since 1978 when China began its reform-and-opening-up drive."
ABITSU - All Burma I.T Students' Union
ABITSU - All Burma I.T Students' Union: "Xinhua : A caravan of Thai army trucks carrying relief supplies left Bangkok Tuesday for the former Myanmar capital of Yangon to provide assistance for cyclone victims in Myanmar.
Thai Supreme Commander Gen. Boonsang Niempradit on Tuesday sendoff the ten trucks carrying 120 metric tons of relief supplies to Myanmar."
Thai Supreme Commander Gen. Boonsang Niempradit on Tuesday sendoff the ten trucks carrying 120 metric tons of relief supplies to Myanmar."
Local Nonprofit Seeks to Aid Burmese; Junta Intervenes - Daily Nexus
Local Nonprofit Seeks to Aid Burmese; Junta Intervenes - Daily Nexus: "DRI is not alone in the problems it has had with the Myanmar government - according to reports from the Associated Press and other news agencies, the junta has refused to let the vast majority of foreign aid enter the country since the cyclone. Relief officials told the New York Times that the country had received only 20 percent of the supplies needed."
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Ban: Nargis causing more economic damage than Indonesia's tsunami - Asia-Pacific
Ban: Nargis causing more economic damage than Indonesia's tsunami - Asia-Pacific: "New York - Cyclone Nargis may have inflicted more severe and longer-lasting economic losses to Myanmar than the tsunami that devastated part of Indonesia's Aceh province in 2004, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Tuesday before flying to Southeast Asia."
American aid to China flowing but not for Myanmar - May. 20, 2008
American aid to China flowing but not for Myanmar - May. 20, 2008: "Humanitarian relief charities, confronted with back-to-back natural disasters, are scrambling to raise money from Americans and corporations."
AIT pledges $45 K to assist Myanmar cyclone victims
AIT pledges $45 K to assist Myanmar cyclone victims: "The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has launched a multi-phased international funding initiative to aid victims in Myanmar of Cyclone Nargis, which includes an initial cash pledge of US$ 45,000.
The launch of the �AIT-Myanmar Fund� was announced today (15 May) by AIT President Said Irandoust, who stressed the institute�s financial contribution would fund immediate relief efforts in areas most devastated by the recent disaster."
The launch of the �AIT-Myanmar Fund� was announced today (15 May) by AIT President Said Irandoust, who stressed the institute�s financial contribution would fund immediate relief efforts in areas most devastated by the recent disaster."
The FINANCIAL, News That Makes Money, Business News & Multimedia - Swiss Re donates CHF 300 000 to disaster relief in Myanmar and China
The FINANCIAL, News That Makes Money, Business News & Multimedia - Swiss Re donates CHF 300 000 to disaster relief in Myanmar and China: "Swiss Re donates CHF 300 000 to disaster relief in Myanmar and China Print E-mail
20/05/2008 13:41 (04:34 minutes ago)
The FINANCIAL -- Swiss Re has announced a donation of CHF 300 000 to support UNICEF and the Red Cross in providing instant humanitarian relief to regions in Myanmar and China which were hit by devastating natural catastrophes earlier this month."
20/05/2008 13:41 (04:34 minutes ago)
The FINANCIAL -- Swiss Re has announced a donation of CHF 300 000 to support UNICEF and the Red Cross in providing instant humanitarian relief to regions in Myanmar and China which were hit by devastating natural catastrophes earlier this month."
Myanmar reiterates need to go through procedures for foreign relief donation_English_Xinhua
Myanmar reiterates need to go through procedures for foreign relief donation_English_Xinhua: "YANGON, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar has reiterated the need to go through designated procedures for relief donations by resident United Nations agencies and international non-governmental organizations (INGO) continuously pouring in the country after cyclone disaster."
NPR: Chengdu Diary
NPR: Chengdu Diary: "(EDITOR'S NOTE: Since this story was filed, Chengdu officials have retracted the earthquake prediction that led to the panic.
There's a run on tents here and an improvised tent city has sprung up around the Chengdu sports arena. We're not talking about homeless evacuees from the disaster area, although there some who have joined their families in the city."
There's a run on tents here and an improvised tent city has sprung up around the Chengdu sports arena. We're not talking about homeless evacuees from the disaster area, although there some who have joined their families in the city."
News; Contributions: China: Earthquake - May 2008, Donations to China quake zone hit 10.834 bln yuan
News; Contributions: China: Earthquake - May 2008, Donations to China quake zone hit 10.834 bln yuan: "BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- China has received 10.834 billion yuan (1. 55 billion U.S. dollars) in cash and goods for earthquake relief from donors at home and abroad as of 1 p.m. Monday, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA)."
First China, now Burma declares three days of mourning for 78,000 cyclone dead | Mail Online
First China, now Burma declares three days of mourning for 78,000 cyclone dead | Mail Online: "Burma's military junta has declared three days of official mourning, two weeks after a cyclone killed 78,000 people in the country.
Today's decision came just hours after China announced three days of mourning for its own earthquake victims.
Meanwhile, a British minister who travelled to Burma yesterday says too little aid is getting to the cyclone victims."
Today's decision came just hours after China announced three days of mourning for its own earthquake victims.
Meanwhile, a British minister who travelled to Burma yesterday says too little aid is getting to the cyclone victims."
Saddened Broch mercy man back from China - Press & Journal
Saddened Broch mercy man back from China - Press & Journal: "A north-east rescue worker, who jetted across the world to join the desperate search for survivors in earthquake-hit China, was back home yesterday after government officials quashed his mission.
John Anderson was one of 10 members of the International Rescue Corps who flew to Hong Kong last week to help sift through the rubble in devastated areas of Sichuan province."
John Anderson was one of 10 members of the International Rescue Corps who flew to Hong Kong last week to help sift through the rubble in devastated areas of Sichuan province."
Charity worker’s Burma mission - icWales
Charity worker’s Burma mission - icWales: "A CHARITY campaigner is today poised for emergency deployment to disaster-struck Burma.
Jessica Camburn, left, who works for Save the Children, is heading to Burma to support the team of international emergency workers who are trying to ease the devastating impact of Cyclone Nargis."
Jessica Camburn, left, who works for Save the Children, is heading to Burma to support the team of international emergency workers who are trying to ease the devastating impact of Cyclone Nargis."
Monday, May 19, 2008
Marketplace: China donations may stir public interest
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Marketplace: China donations may stir public interest: "Donations of up to $1.3 billion have been pouring in for survivors of China's earthquakes. Many of those giving are from the country's urban class and students. Lisa Chow reports"
Marketplace: China donations may stir public interest: "Donations of up to $1.3 billion have been pouring in for survivors of China's earthquakes. Many of those giving are from the country's urban class and students. Lisa Chow reports"
China Faces Economic Aftershocks - washingtonpost.com
China Faces Economic Aftershocks - washingtonpost.com: "As the initial chaos of the disaster zones is being replaced by an eerily orderly rescue and cleanup effort by the military, China's leaders are turning their attention to the survivors and the economic consequences of fear.
Many thousands in and around the quake's epicenter in Sichuan province are living in tent cities or on their lawns -- even though their houses are perfectly fine."
Many thousands in and around the quake's epicenter in Sichuan province are living in tent cities or on their lawns -- even though their houses are perfectly fine."
The Standard - Hong Kong's First FREE English Newspaper
The Standard - Hong Kong's First FREE English Newspaper: "Monday, May 19, 2008
Hong Kong people have opened their hearts and purse strings by raising nearly HK$1 billion for Sichuan earthquake victims.
The more than HK$900 million is set to break all fund-raising records in the city."
Hong Kong people have opened their hearts and purse strings by raising nearly HK$1 billion for Sichuan earthquake victims.
The more than HK$900 million is set to break all fund-raising records in the city."
Donations to China quake zone hit 6.023b yuan
Donations to China quake zone hit 6.023b yuan: "Donations to China quake zone hit 6.023b yuan
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-05-17 23:09
BEIJING -- China has received 6.023 billion yuan (US$860 million) in cash and goods for earthquake relief from donors at home and abroad as of 1 pm Saturday, according to the Information Office of the State Council."
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-05-17 23:09
BEIJING -- China has received 6.023 billion yuan (US$860 million) in cash and goods for earthquake relief from donors at home and abroad as of 1 pm Saturday, according to the Information Office of the State Council."
Meeting in S.F. on getting aid into Burma
Meeting in S.F. on getting aid into Burma: "More than 50 philanthropists and financial advisers joined an emergency briefing Friday at the San Francisco Foundation, looking for effective ways to get cyclone relief into Burma in the face of formidable resistance by the Burmese government."
Just a quick chronological note
Because of the volume of coverage and also because of the weekend Postings of stories are not in the normal chronological order.
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Six Months Since Cyclone Sidr - Nicholas D. Kristof - Opinion - New York Times Blog
Six Months Since Cyclone Sidr - Nicholas D. Kristof - Opinion - New York Times Blog: "Even though I’ve now left Bangladesh, my mind is still on cyclones. While I wish I could say that the six-month anniversary of Cyclone Sidr (which took place on Thursday, May 15th) is the only reason for this, anyone who has seen the news over the past week can probably guess that this time I’m referring to Cyclone Nargis."
Caritas pledges $64,000 to Myanmar | NZ Catholic Newspaper
Caritas pledges $64,000 to Myanmar | NZ Catholic Newspaper: "- Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has pledged $64,000 to help fund relief work in Myanmar after the devastation caused by Cyclone Nargis and is hoping Kiwis will join the effort after it set up a donation line."
Asian, apolitical NGOs get better access in Burma (Myanmar) | csmonitor.com
Asian, apolitical NGOs get better access in Burma (Myanmar) | csmonitor.com: "Taipei, Taiwan - As the United Nations and Western aid agencies grapple with Burma's refusal to allow unfettered access to as many as 2.5 million cyclone victims, help is quietly arriving from Taiwan. Its lack of political stakes in Burma (Myanmar) and the vibrancy of its civil society have smoothed a path into Burma for its Buddhist charities."
Deadly aftershock jolts Sichuan as mourning begins | World news | The Guardian
Deadly aftershock jolts Sichuan as mourning begins | World news | The Guardian: "Beijing Olympic organisers said in a statement that the torch relay - due to reach Sichuan next month - would also be suspended for three days 'to express our deep mourning to the victims of the earthquake'.
The State Council announcement came as it emerged that three more people died and 1,000 were injured when a powerful aftershock hit Jiangyou city, Sichuan province, in the early hours of yesterday.
Xinhua, the state news agency, reported that the aftershock destroyed houses and damaged 230 miles of roads and six bridges."
The State Council announcement came as it emerged that three more people died and 1,000 were injured when a powerful aftershock hit Jiangyou city, Sichuan province, in the early hours of yesterday.
Xinhua, the state news agency, reported that the aftershock destroyed houses and damaged 230 miles of roads and six bridges."
Bloomberg.com: Worldwide
Bloomberg.com: Worldwide: "May 19 (Bloomberg) -- Myanmar will allow its Asian neighbors to coordinate aid to regions hardest hit by Cyclone Nargis, almost three weeks after the storm lashed the country, killing more than 70,000 people."
Press Releases: Myanmar: Tropical Cyclone Nargis - May 2008, Don Muang to be used as center for Myanmar relief efforts
Press Releases: Myanmar: Tropical Cyclone Nargis - May 2008, Don Muang to be used as center for Myanmar relief efforts: "Don Muang to be used as center for Myanmar relief efforts
Minister of Foreign Affairs Noppadol Pattama stated that Thailand was contacted by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon to open itself up as a center for relief efforts to Myanmar. He asked that Thailand be the headquarters to receive foreign aid aimed towards Myanmar, which Thailand has agreed to."
Minister of Foreign Affairs Noppadol Pattama stated that Thailand was contacted by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon to open itself up as a center for relief efforts to Myanmar. He asked that Thailand be the headquarters to receive foreign aid aimed towards Myanmar, which Thailand has agreed to."
Newsdesk Special: Burma: Aid breakthrough at Asean meeting – but has it come too late? | News | The First Post
Newsdesk Special: Burma: Aid breakthrough at Asean meeting – but has it come too late? | News | The First Post: "Aid breakthrough at Asean meeting – but has it come too late?
Burma today agreed to allow its partner countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to coordinate outside relief efforts in a concession that observers say probably comes too late to save the lives of thousands of starving and destitute survivors of the May 2 cyclone, writes Edward Loxton for The First Post."
Burma today agreed to allow its partner countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to coordinate outside relief efforts in a concession that observers say probably comes too late to save the lives of thousands of starving and destitute survivors of the May 2 cyclone, writes Edward Loxton for The First Post."
Burma softens stance on cyclone aid | World news | guardian.co.uk
Burma softens stance on cyclone aid | World news | guardian.co.uk: "Burma agreed today to allow some international assistance for the victims of Cyclone Nargis, two weeks after the devastating storm killed an estimated 128,000 people.
The move came as the ruling junta announced three days of official mourning for the cyclone victims, starting tomorrow, with flags flown to be flown at half mast. It mirrors a similar mourning period which began today in China, for the victims of last week's earthquake in Sichuan provice."
The move came as the ruling junta announced three days of official mourning for the cyclone victims, starting tomorrow, with flags flown to be flown at half mast. It mirrors a similar mourning period which began today in China, for the victims of last week's earthquake in Sichuan provice."
Mercy Relief: Press Release - Mercy Relief Delivers Aid in Sichuan
Mercy Relief: Press Release - Mercy Relief Delivers Aid in Sichuan: "MERCY RELIEF DELIVERS AID IN SICHUAN
Monday, 19 May 2008 - Mercy Relief yesterday personally delivered and distributed its first batch of relief supplies to the affected areas in Sichuan namely at Mianzhu and Shifang counties and Jiulong Township. Food supplies (comprising mineral water, milk, biscuits, cakes, bread, sausages and instant noodles) totaling S$20,000 so far, was distributed to 10,000 persons in the affected regions. The supplies were procured locally which allow for savings on freight costs, hence able to provide greater quantity"
Monday, 19 May 2008 - Mercy Relief yesterday personally delivered and distributed its first batch of relief supplies to the affected areas in Sichuan namely at Mianzhu and Shifang counties and Jiulong Township. Food supplies (comprising mineral water, milk, biscuits, cakes, bread, sausages and instant noodles) totaling S$20,000 so far, was distributed to 10,000 persons in the affected regions. The supplies were procured locally which allow for savings on freight costs, hence able to provide greater quantity"
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