May 08 2008
Helping Myanmar
I was going to write a post on child development today but I wanted to take a few moments to mention the cyclone that has killed thousands and has left millions displaced. Estimates have put the expected death toll to 100,000 and the number could grow as the weeks go by.
People affected by the cyclone have been left with no way to communicate, contaminated water, no way to travel and no access to the aid that they need.
I know that this blog is set up for parenting and all things related to having kids but in many ways, this topic is really linked to parenting. As a parent myself, I wouldn’t want to ever be in a situation like the parents in Myanmar but if I was, I hope that other parents will be there giving aid where it is needed. There will be thousands of children who are displaced with their families or without them. They need the help of nations and individuals to see them receive the aid that they need and truly deserve.
So if you have a few minutes, I would ask that you contact your local Red Cross to find out ways taht you can help. Even $5.00 will go a long way if enough people care enough to give.
Thanks for letting me go on a little about this and I promise, tomorrow will be a day for child development, I promise.
Sirena Van Schaik
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