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.