I thought I would post this. I got this in an e-mail because I subscribed to Shambala Sun for my husband for Yule. I know a lot of people would like to help the victims of the cyclone (as well as China which is another issue) and there seem to be a lot of problems with finding ways to help because their government hasn't been letting aid in very fast (or they weren't the last I saw on the news which was early this week).
Dear Dharma Friends,
I want to ask you to consider help for the people of Burma. As you
know the blessings of many of our Buddhist teachings have come from the
tradition and generosity of the people of Burma. Now the devastating
Cyclone Nargis has plunged an already impoverished nation into chaos.
The most effective way to help that I know of is The Foundation for the
People of Burma (FPB), a U.S. registered charity I support. The
Foundation already has 70 staff and volunteers on the ground and are
working to relieve suffering in sites across Burma right now, while
most foreign aid workers are still waiting at the border for visas.
Because FPB has worked in Burma for many years, it has been able to
quickly mobilize its Burmese staff and partner networks to address
emergency needs in target areas. To date, the in-country staff has
mobilized to provide basic survival supplies, including water
purification tablets, food, mosquito nets, tarps and rebuilding and
sanitation supplies to thousands of people in Rangoon and targeted
Irrawaddy Delta areas. They are organizing local medical teams and
businessmen as well.
Your tax-deductible contribution will enable the Foundation to
continue this life-saving work, and will enable us to be there for the
long process of rebuilding lives. If you can, please contribute now.
Your gift will go directly to the affected population in the bowels of
this disaster.
Feel free to call or email the Foundation if you need more information. The website is www.foundationburma.org and the phone number in California is 415 217 7015.
Thank you for your generosity.
Jack Kornfield
Spirit Rock Center
Woodacre, California
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Thank you for this -- I've been wanting to find a way to help but I'm sometimes reticent to send money to the big organizations that end up spending the funds on mailings, admin costs, etc. I want as much help to get to the people as possible!
Posted by: Nette | May 18, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Rxcellent post. Thank you for the link. It is so important to send help. Even if you think it's not enough, every penny counts.
Posted by: Kim Campbell | May 16, 2008 at 04:14 PM