The catastrophe that was Cyclone Nargis ripped through the Irrawaddy Delta and Yangon (the capital) more than 2 weeks ago. There have been an estimated 30,000 deaths although local figures are underestimating the extent of it, claims WHO. And over a million people displaced, who have lost their homes and their livelihoods.
However the more pressing issue at the moment is the lack of proper aid that can prevent the long term sequelae of such a disaster. The cyclone was of the magnitude of Cyclone Katrina that swept through New Orleans, and Bangladesh that killed more than 100,000 people. (Long term effects is something another post will tackle.)
We are based in Adelaide and as such, we will highlight events in Adelaide, news that we have come across relevant to this cause. We are also fundraising for World Vision as it is one of a few organisations the Burmese government has allowed into the country to work.
So far because of the generous donations of the Adelaide Medical students, we have raised around $1000 and counting.. Thanks guys :)
Insight Photo Exhibition:
Chesser Gallery, Chesser Lane, Adelaide
22-24th May 2008
For further details: http://www.amss.org.au/insight/
Rock for Relief:
Upcoming rock concert, with funds raised going towards World Vision's aid to Burma. Will keep you posted.
Publishings:
Look out for our upcoming articles, will update you on where it will be published with further information on our work and the story behind Nargis and more importantly Burma
Please bear with us, this is our first post and alot of plans are still TBC but will keep this updated.
Also there will be more informative stuff on the background, general information about Burma and what we believe will be the long term health related and social implications of this disaster...
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