Episcopal Relief and Development continues to provide emergency assistance to families impacted by a severe earthquake in China and the cyclone in Myanmar.

Up to 50,000 people are feared dead from the massive earthquake that shook southwest China on Monday. Officials say about 10 million people have been affected by the quake. Many are in refugee camps, without proper shelter, food or clean water. Episcopal Relief and Development is providing ongoing support to the Amity Foundation, its local partner, to distribute 240,000 kilos of rice to 16,000 people and plastic sheeting and quilts to provide shelter and warmth to 8,000 families impacted by the disaster.

The situation in Myanmar remains dire. The death toll has officially reached 43,000, with international officials fearing that it could eventually top 100,000. Many are in need of consistent food, clean water and shelter. Episcopal Relief and Development continues to hold the Burmese in prayer as we work through local church partners to support those impacted by the crisis.

To help people affected by the earthquake in China, please make a donation to Episcopal Relief and Development’s “Emergency Relief Fund” online at http://www.er-d.org/ , or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to: Episcopal Relief and Development “Emergency Relief Fund” P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. 

To help people affected by the cyclone in Myanmar, please make a donation to Episcopal Relief and Development’s “Myanmar & Cyclone Response” online at http://www.er-d.org/ , or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to: Episcopal Relief and Development “Myanmar & Cyclone Response” P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.