Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Moegyo 5th Annual Burmese Food Fair
Long Island City
Friday, May 18, 2012
Follow-up post about Earthquake victims in Shan State
On 30 March, the local authorities in Tarlay have estimated that 702 houses were damaged. The Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) reports that 3,152 people are homeless. Initial findings of a rapid assessment indicate that at least 18,000 people residing in 90 villages are affected by the earthquake.
Most of those villages are located in Tarlay and Mong Lin.
The local authorities have reviewed the situation and identified immediate needs in water, including the restoration of access to safe water and shelter.
On April 1, 2011, Moegyo Humanitarian Foundation posted this call for help for the earthquake victims in Shan State.
On 16 June 2011, Moegyo Humanitarian Foundation provided other remaining needs to the victims in the effective areas including (2) Churches, (2) Monasteries and (22) families who badly needed help.