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JD Lasica
May 12, 2008
Donate to help the people of Burma

Last week's cyclone that decimated Myanmar (Burma) killed an estimated 21,000 people, with 40,000 still missing, and left hundreds of thousands homeless. The need for outside help is overwhelming.

Here are some of the noteworthy relief efforts that we've identified. Please make a small donation, and add any other sites in the comments below:

  • At a new Google Checkout Donations page, you can donate to two of the major relief organizations assisting the people of Burma: UNICEF and Direct Relief International. (Google will donate up to $1 million to relief efforts.)

  • Friends of Conservation has mobilized teams on the ground in Myanmar to gather essential supplies such as rice, drinking water, cooking oil, medicines, clothing and temporary shelters. FOC will donate 100% of all funds collected directly to purchasing and distributing life-saving supplies to those most in need.

  • International Federation of Red Cross disaster management. See a photo gallery.

  • Salvation Army Relief Fund for Burma.

  • AmeriCares is sending medical supplies. Donate via Americares.org or call 800-486-HELP.

  • CARE is providing water purification tablets, food, hygiene and shelter material. Donate via Care.org or 800-422-7385.

    • The Seattle Times has a great roundup of additional agencies providing relief efforts.

    At top: Red Cross photo

    Later: To make donations to the villagers displaced in the earthquake in China that took place less than a day ago, go to the main page of the aid organizations listed above.

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