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The tragedy in Myanmar is growing day-by-day and different aid agencies are working to assist those in need. To donate to the aid effort, go to any of the links below to offer your help. Also, in the aftermath of the quake of China; in British Columbia you can donate a Chinese Quake Relief Fund at any HSBC bank branch. Also, the City of Richmond is trying to raise money for relief efforts in China. There are a number of places for people in Richmond to donate. Boxes are set up at all Richmond City Fire Halls, Richmond City Hall, and almost any community centre in the city.

Canadian Red Cross

People can donate in a number of ways to the Red Cross, who is distributing life-saving items and emergency relief supplies.

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World Vision Canada

Donating to World Vision will assist them in their care of vulnerable children in Myanmar. The organization has already provided 10,000 kg of rice and 7,000 litres of water, along with other critical items.

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Doctors without Borders

Doctors without Borders is running clinics in Myanmar, along with distributing food and plastic sheeting and water chlorination. They are also distributing food, water, and other necessary items for thousands of people.

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Global Medic

Toronto-based Global Medic will be sending a four-member team to Myanmar to assist in the aid effort. The team will be taking 20 water purification units, which will supply clean drinking water to 20,000 people a day, and $1 million worth of antibiotics for its field hospital.

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