Help needed for the victims of Cyclone Nargis



The devastating cyclone which hit Myanmar on Saturday 3 May has claimed around 200,000 lives and left millions homeless. 40,000 are reported to be missing. In the wake of the devastation, Marie Stopes International, which has been working in Myanmar for more than a decade, is gearing up to help.

In emergencies such as this, the sexual and reproductive health of the affected communities is often neglected; one in five women in an emergency is likely to be pregnant and the need for assistance in these circumstances is only heightened. 

With its local knowledge and experience, as well as its experience of working with refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in countries as diverse as Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Uganda and Bangladesh, Marie Stopes International is well placed to support the people of Myanmar in this incredibly difficult time. However, our resources to do so are limited and we need your help. More