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This is a message from Dr. John and Nina Cassils. As most readers of this page will know, for over eight years we have traveled extensively in Myanmar and have built strong relationships with a number of organizations and individuals that operate within Myanmar, including hospitals, clinics, orphanages, village libraries and local non-governmental organizations (NGO?s). Having narrowly escaped Cyclone Nargis ourselves by only two days, we feel particularly touched by the recent disaster.

It is estimated that 2.4 million people have been affected by Cyclone Nargis and up to 300,000 killed, including 120,000 children. The estimated death toll now exceeds that of the 2004 Tsunami.

Over the years we have been supporting Myanmar charities with a long history of effective, non-denominational work in Myanmar. We have the  ability to get  immediate cash into trustworthy hands in particular to those with well trained and experienced staff.   These groups have the experience gained from the 2004 Tsunami.  Their efforts are successful as prior to the cyclone each was active in this area so despite the efforts of the authorities to block visas, shipments, and divert relief supplies to the military this was not the case for them. 

We are launching an Appeal, to raise $500,000 (CDN) online for emergency aid in response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Nargis.  On this site you can donate by credit card, so that those in need will receive your money faster. If you are a Canadian  taxpayer, your tax receipt will be issued by GiveMeaning and if you are an American taxpayer, your tax receipt will be issued by Global Institute USA. 100% of your donations will go directly to purchase relief supplies (where possible, locally in Myanmar) where supplies will be immediately distributed to the desperate survivors of the tragedy - nothing will be deducted for administration or any other overheads.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. For UK donors please go to: http://www.justgiving.com/burmarelief

The flooding has stopped in Myanmar, but the health risks continue to escalate and the death toll keeps climbing. The immensity of this human tragedy is verging on the unspeakable. It is essential that the appropriate aid reaches those in need in a timely and organized manner through local support in Myanmar. We are making a desperate call for cash donations and it is our sincere hope that the Canadian Government will honour its pledge to match donations and further boost the humanitarian efforts of our country. Canadians have shown great generosity and CW Asia Fund is very eager to assist through our long-standing relationships with organizations on the ground in Myanmar. Further, CW Asia Fund will be supporting early recovery efforts to rebuild livelihoods and help affected families regain their independence and self-sufficiency.

Many thanks for your support.
For more information please go to our site www.cwasiafund.org  or contact us at cwasiafund@strandco.com