Cyclone Anniversary - Burma

November 2008

Months after cyclone Nargis blighted Myanmar, relief organisations are still struggling to provide the barest daily necessities to survivors. Jobs and food are scarce, while access remains difficult.

Due to poor sanitary conditions, dengue feber, tuberculosis and malaria are widespread and hit the most vulnerable. We lack especially food, and kitchen utensils and plates. I cant even collect rainwater: my only pot was lost. For this mother, hunger and thirst are a daily reality. She also lives in fear of a new cyclone: Now, I am afraid when it rains and there are heavy winds. After the cyclone, most houses were re-built in a rush and cant stand heavy rain. Generally, families struggle to survive: We dont have any fishing equipment left and no money to buy new gear says this fisherman. The country wont recover unless the Junta agrees to cooperate with aid organisations.

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[harvardbminus]

brilliant reporting. = )

hope all of the monks are well. They should uprise and get their kill.

[creten69]

If you even visit Burma,blood will be on your hands,because the gov kills people.Its fukd up,but im too tired to explain.Look it up lazy asses

[CULAVE]

Sadly, there will be more disasters of Cyclone Nargis on the way.

[yellowman88]

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