Episcopal Relief and Development is providing emergency assistance to communities in Myanmar (Burma) affected by Cyclone Nargis through its partner, the Anglican Church of the Province of Myanmar (CPM). Today, Episcopal Relief and Development received word from Archbishop Stephen Than Myint Oo and is pleased to announce that direct communication with CPM has been resumed.
“Your concern gives us great strength to face the devastation caused by the cyclone,” says Archbishop Stephen. “We thank Episcopal Relief and Development for your support for the victims of the cyclone.”
Because of the damage caused by the storm, the extent of the devastation in Myanmar is unknown. In order to address this, CPM has established a relief committee. As a first step, the committee has sent three teams to assist and assess three areas of the country which were badly hit by the storm. They are expected to return to Yangon, the capital, by May 16 to report back on the exact situations and additional response required. “In the meantime CPM is collecting as much information as possible so we are prepared to help the victims,” says Archbishop Stephen.
To help people affected by the cyclone in Myanmar, please make a donation to Episcopal Relief and Development’s “Myanmar & Cyclone Response” online at http://www.er-d.org/ , or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to: Episcopal Relief and Development “Myanmar & Cyclone Response” P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.
Episcopal Relief and Development is the international relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church of the United States. As an independent 501(c) (3) organization, Episcopal Relief and Development takes its mandate from Jesus’ words found in Matthew 25. Its programs work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Together with the worldwide Church and ecumenical partners, Episcopal Relief and Development strengthens communities today to meet tomorrow’s challenges. We rebuild after disasters and empower people by offering lasting solutions that fight poverty, hunger and disease, including HIV/AIDS and malaria.
