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MCC is supporting relief and recovery efforts in Myanmar, also known as Burma, following a catastrophic cyclone.
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DCA-ACT International. MCC launches Myanmar cyclone appealAKRON, Pa. – Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is appealing for financial contributions to support relief and recovery efforts in Myanmar, also known as Burma, following a catastrophic cyclone in the southeast Asian nation. Cyclone Nargis made landfall on May 2 and devastated southern Myanmar's delta region. According to news reports, the cyclone drove a wall of water over coastal communities before many residents could escape. The U.S. government estimates that the death toll could reach 100,000. MCC is committing an initial $100,000 to cyclone relief and recovery efforts. While MCC does not currently have workers or programs in Myanmar, MCC will support the work of partner organizations that are already active in the country. MCC is in discussions with partner organizations about how best to support their relief work. Some potential partner organizations are already responding by providing cyclone survivors with water purification tablets, food, tarpaulins, blankets and other supplies, according to Tom Wenger, MCC's associate director for Asia. |
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