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
A recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake has caused a devastating effect in central Myanmar, including Mandalay, Sagaing and other cities. There are reports that the majority of the buildings in Mandalay were damaged or collapsed due to the earthquake. People were also afraid to go back to their homes due to the aftershock effects. With the temperature of approximately 100F during day time, people in the affected areas are in need of clean water, food and shelter during this time. Because of the generous donors, Friends of Burma was able to send some help through the local organizations. Please consider helping in the effort to help people who are in need.