Cyclone nargis relief concert,May 17,2008 Washington DC
New Pictures of Burmese Plight
SBS World News Australia (19/05/08)
Cyclone Nargis has left more than two million people without food, shelter or medical aid.
ABSL urge Junta to Accept More International help
The All Burma Students League (ABSL) has urged the Burmese military junta to accept more international aid so that the miseries of Cyclone Nargis survivors can be alleviated. The call came at a demonstration led by ABSL in New Delhi on 09 May 2008.
UN chief to visit cyclone-hit Burma
United Nations chief Ban Ki-Moon is visiting Burma this week to discuss aid for the million people displaced by Cyclone Nargis.
Burma Emergency film
A short film by Shilo Films (www.shilodesign.com) on supporting the Burmese people in the recent cyclone tragedy.
Pray For Myanmar Nargis Cyclone
Bangkok MCA Church18.05.2008
Candle light vigil for Cyclone Nargis Victims
Candle light vigil by the Delta's Friends for Burma at Indiana University Bloomington in memory of Cyclone Nargis victims in Burma
UNHCR aids Myanmar cyclone victims
By air and by road, The UN refugee agency has sent in tonnes of shelter materials to help the estimated one million people made homeless by cyclone Nargis.
Sailors' Appeal - Fund-raising for Myanmar Sailing Community
USS Essex recieves supplies at sea near Myanmar
ANDAMAN SEA (May 17, 2008) -- Sailors aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) conduct an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193). During this evolution, Essex took supplies and fuel aboard to ensure success of any potential relief mission. Essex and three other U.S. Navy ships are participating in Joint Task Force Caring Relief and are standing by off the coast of Myanmar ready to provide relief supplies to reduce loss of life and mitigate human suffering resulting from the cyclone.
USS Essex makes water for Myanmar Relief
ANDAMAN SEA (May 16, 2008) -- U.S. Navy LT Vincent Hamilton (main propulsion assistant) explains the evaporator systems which produce potable water. Marines and Sailors aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) fill 5-gallon water bladders in preparation for possible humanitarian assistance and disaster relief for the victims of Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar. Essex and three other U.S. Navy ships are participating in Joint Task Force Caring Relief and are standing by off the coast of Myanmar ready to provide relief supplies to reduce loss of life and mitigate human suffering resulting from the cyclone. U.S. Navy video (RELEASED)
Situation Worsens in Burma
It looks like aid is finally making its way into Burma, but foreign workers are still hoping to enter. Here's a look at the updated situation in Burma.
