A Report on the Damage of Burma from Cyclone Nargis
We interviewed Mr. Ryozen Miyashita, the representative in Mingala ba Jiyu Association, about the damage of Burma from the Cyclone Nargis earlier last month.
The damage from the cyclone was mostly centralized in the delta area (southern region).
Since the “Phaung Daw Seik” School which was established in October of 2007 with funding from KIEA is located in the mountain area (northern region), there was no significant damage to the school from the cyclone.
According to Mr. Miyashita, the current condition of the affected areas was only through reports from local people on site, as a result, the actual condition of the damage is still unknown.
Mingala ba Jiyu Association is conducting disaster relief to the affected areas.
The donation received until October this year will be used for engaging in reconstruction assistance for the affected people in the cyclone disaster.
Matches and lighters are especially needed on site, and Mr. Miyashita is planning on purchasing these items and bringing them directly to the affected areas in person. Mr. Miyashita will be visiting Burma in November, 2008.