Here is a list of organizations that we have learned are doing effective work in the area and invite you to support them.

Burma (Myanmar)

Local Organization Sending Relief
There is a Boulder-based organization, Burma Lifeline, that is collecting funds for immediate relief. Burma Lifeline is collecting monies that it will pass on to a network in Thailand that is getting immediate relief into Burma (Myanmar).

BURMA LIFELINE
http://www.burmalifeline.org/

CARE
http://www.care.org/
Providing both short-term and long-term relief.  Has a presence already in Burma.

Save the Children
http://www.savethechildren.org/
Has been in Burma for some time.  Specializing in ensuring humane conditions for children. Is providing short-term and long-term relief.

U.N. World Food Programme
http://www.wfp.org/English/?ModuleID=137&Key=2849
Is the lead organization in the region and is coordinating work of other non-profits, especially transportation.  Is providing considerable immediate food aid.

World Vision
http://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/myanmar-cyclone-20080505?open&lid=20225&lpos=
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Has over 500 staff in Burma and is particularly focusing its efforts on assisting children and families. 

American Jewish World Service
http://www.ajws.org/
Burma (Myanmar) since 2002 and has long-standing partnerships with grassroots organizations in the region. Through this network, AJWS is identifying and providing emergency support to local social welfare organizations and religious institutions that are responding to the immediate needs of Burma (Myanmar)'s people. Funds donated to AJWS will allow these organizations to provide food, water, cooking equipment, shelter, clothing and health services to those most in need. Funds will also go to providing cremation and funeral services for the victims of Cyclone Nargis: this is essential to prevent the spread of disease and protect water supplies from further contamination.

International Community Foundation
http://www.icfdn.org/campaigns/myanmar/index.htm

China

Mercy Corps
China Earthquake Fund, Dept NR, PO Box 2669, Portland OR 97208, 1-800-852-2100
Mercy Corps is supporting the response activities of its strategic partner the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA) following a devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake in China. Both CFPA and Mercy Corps now have staff on the ground in Chengdu, a city about 100 km from the earthquake's epicenter in the eastern part of Sichuan. CFPA expects to provide food, water, temporary shelter and possibly medical supplies to people in the affected areas. Mercy Corps will assist with financial, material and human resources.

Save the Children and World Vision are also active in China.

There is a group affiliated with the University of Colorado that is encouraging donations.

Chinese Students and Scholars Association
http://www.colorado.edu/studentgroups/cu-cssa/
They will quickly forward donations to the Red Cross of China .

International Community Foundation
http://www.icfdn.org/campaigns/chinaearthquake/index.htm
A 1:1 match up to $100,000 of total contributions made is now available.