June 16, 2008
– Approximately $1.1 million has been raised in this effort so far. Thank You!
– We assess that we can effectively employ at least $2 million over the next year in reconstruction work.
– Initially, we devoted funds to critical relief needs: food, water, medicine, tarps and toilets.
– Now, we are constructing homes and schools, [...]
June 04, 2008
The Foundation for the People of Burma, through twenty partnerships on the ground in Burma, has consistently delivered critical aid in the hard hit delta and outlying townships of Rangoon since the early days of the disaster. The major international aid agencies remain largely limited to Rangoon; access to the delta is routinely [...]
May 26, 2008
Despite promises of access to aid workers, the weekend saw little progress. A French ship was denied access. A fire in the Burmese embassy in Bangkok has delayed visa application processing. While large foreign aid agencies wait, the Foundation for the People of Burma continues to expand its reach. Our network of staff [...]
Following the devastating cyclone in May, so many of you contributed to support the Burmese people through fundraisers and events for FPB. These events included small Sangha gatherings, rock climbing expeditions, and lemonade stands. One of the most recent and highly successful events was “Compassion with Fashion” held in San Rafael, CA.
Compassion with Fashion was [...]
May 23, 2008
Rushing to set up tarps before the rain comes
EFFECTIVE RELIEF WORK CONTINUES
– On the ground cyclone relief efforts now reaching nearly 40,000 people through our network of over 200 staff and volunteers, including medical teams
– In multiple villages in the delta and around Rangoon
THE REBUILD BEGINS
– Home reconstruction projects now in two villages
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