Myanmar : Your Concerns Addressed

In light of the current controversy over the difficulty of aid entering Myanmar we thought we should address a few of your concerns...

I have donated to Islamic Relief’s Myanmar Cyclone Appeal, where will my money go if Islamic Relief cannot enter the country?

First of all rest assured that your money will be used to help the people of Myanmar.

Aid is starting to get through. The Burmese government is gradually beginning to grant visas to relief agencies and the likelihood is that Islamic Relief will be allowed in.

If this is not the case then we will channel any money raised through partner agencies who have gained entry. Islamic Relief is a member of the Disasters and Emergency Committee (DEC) and this and other relationships are established with just this kind of situation in mind. Any money raised is distributed by those most able to do so depending on the individual circumstances of the disaster.

I was thinking of donating to the appeal, but if aid can’t get in then I don’t see the point?

Thousands of people are without food, water and shelter. Without your help they will die. Please don’t let confusion and bureaucracy deprive the people of Myanmar of the help they so desperately need.

Check http://www.irm.org.my or call us at 03-89486334 on how to donate.