Dear John

“In times of such adversity, it is inspiring to witness a group of people like you come forward to lend a helping hand. Your act of kindness is a powerful reminder of humanity’s capacity to come together and support one another in times of crisis.”

These are the words of one of the recipients of our sister charity’s support after the earthquake. Thanks to donations from our supporters – from you! – this group could deliver food and drinking water to people in Mandalay made homeless by the earthquake, who had sought refuge in a local church.

It is now one month since the earthquake struck Burma. Incredibly, our sister charity Advance Myanmar has been able to send nearly £80,000 to local groups for relief efforts. They have been able to reach people quickly, because they work closely with local organisations who reach people others don’t. Your generous support has enabled them to help thousands of people with food, drinking water, mosquito nets, shelter and materials for reconstructing homes. Thank you!

Let me share with you some more stories from people they have helped; that you have helped.

In Sagaing region, where the earthquake’s epicentre was located, a team of youth volunteers delivered tents, mosquito nets, solar-powered torches and blankets. With the onset of monsoon season, more protective shelters are urgently needed for people who have no homes to return to.

In Inlay township, in Shan State, local rescue teams delivered bamboo to villagers so they could rebuild their homes.

Outside Mandalay, volunteers have built 20 toilets in a village where over 25% of the houses were destroyed or damaged. Killer diseases like cholera risk spreading when people do not have access to basic sanitation, especially with the onset of the

monsoon rains.

In Mandalay, local volunteers had some money left over after delivering essential goods. They decided to buy simple toys to children in their area who were shaken and showing signs of trauma, as they had never experienced such a terrifying natural disaster before. They wrote to Advance Myanmar:

“In moments like these, joy is an act of resilience. That’s why the team members and the volunteers called this event ‘The gift of joy’. A heartfelt thank you to all donors and supporters who made this possible.”

These are just some of the stories from people Advance Myanmar has been able to help across Burma, thanks to your generosity. Thank you so much for your support, for donating to the emergency appeal and for sharing it on social media. The needs in the aftermath of the earthquake are still huge. Advance Myanmar is still being asked for support. If you are able, please consider donating to the appeal.
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Thank you for your support

Karin Valtersson
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