We have received the following from TEAR Australia (an evangelical Christian relief agency)
Dear Friends,
Tens of thousands are dead and millions homeless. The devastation caused in Burma by Cyclone Nargis has been compared to that of the 2004 Tsunami in places like Aceh.
TEAR Australia has committed an initial $250,000 for emergency relief and rehabilitation.
We need your support to promote this appeal in your church or faith community.
TEAR’s Response: World Concern Burma, TEAR’s major partner in the country, has considerable experience in relief and development. They have begun the first stage of their emergency work – delivering medical and support services.
The next stage will be the most critical: assistance with ongoing recovery, reconstruction, rehabilitation and development work with affected communities.
David Allan, Country Director of World Concern Burma and TEAR Australia Fieldworker, reports:
“Very limited communications here. We are coordinating closely with rest of community. Much assessment is underway. Have initiated some first response medical teams and assessment work”
As well as David Allan, TEAR has two other fieldworkers in Burma who will be actively involved in the relief and recovery operations.
Please give:
Your church or community can make tax deductible donations to TEAR’s Burma Cyclone Appeal 2008 via our secure website (https://www.tear.org.au/donate/giving/emergencies/burma-cyclone-relief/).You can also call 03 9264 7000 or (toll free) 1800 244 986.
Post your cheque or money order payable to TEAR Australia to: PO Box 164, Blackburn VIC 3130.
Please pray:
Thank God for the safety of TEAR Australia’s fieldworkers and the staff of our partner agencies.
Pray for access to emergency supplies, including food, water purification, shelter, clothing and household goods.
Pray for the ongoing health and safety of staff and volunteers facing dangerous and difficult work.
Pray for communities who have lost their loved ones, homes, possessions and next season’s harvest.
For regularly updated information on our partner’s response, please visit TEAR’s website (https://www.tear.org.au/projects/emergencies/burma-cyclone-relief/).
Please note: TEAR Australia is not in a position to accept any gifts in kind, or to send any more technical staff from Australia.
Should this appeal be oversubscribed, funds will be allocated to ongoing rehabilitation and community development with World Concern Burma, or to similar project work. |
