Friends of Burma channeled some generous donors' contributions to the cost of an elevator at the Karen Baptist Convention Hospital. Here are some photos and a short video that the hospital sent us.
Friends of Burma, Inc. is collecting money to help the people of Burma (Myanmar) who have suffered from the recent earthquake. Friends of Burma is delivering food, medicine, empathy and emotional support to the victims regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or tribe. Friends of Burma, a 501(C)(3) nonprofit, was founded in 1985. It is staffed here with volunteers and has one Burmese staff in Myanmar who works with various organizations some of which go back to 1813. Our website is: friendsofburma.org. Our principal programs are: Humanitarian relief, orphans, two hospitals, education and entrepreneurship (MicroCredit). Our overhead is less than 2% of income! All donations are tax deductable. Our U.S. address is: Friends of Burma, Inc., 548 Home Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46807-1606. E-mail: president@friendsofburma.org Aid will be distributed though local organizations there that we have known for years. Donate here .
Our local leaders from Burma would like to give their sincere thanks to Friends of Burma supporters. One of our leaders wrote, “ I would like to give my sincere thanks to FOB for helping and supporting us in many ways. The support of the FOB is very necessary and benefits for our ministry. As our country is facing with many difficulties, your supports are benefit for our ministry. I would like to mention our appreciation to the love and kindness of all donors. We believe that you will have peace and joyfulness through your love and kindness. We pray for you all. ” Medical check up for students from a childcare center
Dear FOB Donor, Saya has been helping distribute Christmas gifts and bags of rice to the needy. But this year, he was diagnosed with cancer in his right kidney and had to undergo surgery. He is a breadwinner for his family. His father is a pastor, but all his church members and his family had to leave their hometown because of the current situation in Myanmar. In addition, his father is physically weak and can no longer earn anything for the family. So, Saya is the only one the family has to rely on at this time. I visited him and prayed for him. He was very happy to receive the Christmas gift, which symbolized God's love for us. He asked me to convey his deep gratitude to you for your love and this Christmas gift. I was also grateful for the opportunity to bring the gift to him. May God continue to bless you!