Myanmar cyclone and China earthquake - May 2008

Myanmar/Burma Cyclone

On May 3, 2008, a cyclone ripped through military-ruled Burma/Myanmar, flooding Yangon and the Irrawaddy delta where it flattened at least two towns.

The following agencies will accept donations:

American Red Cross

The Asia Foundation

Direct Relief International

International Medical Corps

International Rescue Committee

MercyCorps

Operation USA (Los Angeles-based)

Save The Children

UNICEF

USAID Disaster Assistance

World Food Programme

World Vision

China Earthquake

A powerful earthquake struck Western China on Monday, May 12, toppling thousands of homes, factories and offices, trapping students in schools, and killing at least 10,000 people, the country’s worst natural disaster in three decades.

The following agencies will accept donations:

The Asia Foundation

UNICEF

Operation USA (Los Angeles-based)

Red Cross

Society of China

MercyCorps

WorldVision

For a more detailed list of organizations assisting with the relief effort, visit InterAction and The New York Times.