|
Press Release
Wed 07 May 2008
Burma Cyclone Appeal The Cyclone
Nargis in Burma has left over 22,000 people dead, 40,000 people
missing and millions homeless. Ummah Welfare Trust (UWT) has
launched an Emergency Appeal for the victims who await aid from NGOs
and Global Aid Agencies. UWT has allocated an initial £100,000 and
targets to raise Half a Million Pounds. UWT
has been operating in Burma for over three years and, with
fieldworkers on the ground, is in a unique position to deliver
Emergency Aid. The first phase of the program has started on the
ground with the initial assessment and food packets, water
purification tablets and temporary shelter kits will be provided in
the next two days. Further funds are required to initiate medium
term and long term rehabilitative projects.
UWT Trustee Iqbal Rawat, of Burmese ethnicity, has visited the
region a few times to overlook projects. He said in a statement, "I
intend to fly out in the next few days to overlook the relief
efforts. From previous visits, the Burmese People are generally poor
and a global effort will be required to regenerate the economy and
assist the victims." Shaykh Muhammad Ahmad,
CEO of UWT said, "Once again, a calamity has befallen the Burmese
people. It is a collective responsibility upon us all to assist our
fellow brothers and sisters in Burma. As with all Emergency Crises,
it is necessary to consider the long term consequences of the
cyclone. Phase two of our plan is to rebuild homes, re-establish
water systems and provide material for those who have lost their
means of sustenance.” End of Statement
Notes to Editors: UWT is an
international charity with offices in Birmingham, Blackburn, Bolton,
Bradford, Leicester, Luton and representatives across the UK.
Donate Online: www.uwt.org
Donation Hotline: 08456522786 / 01274390396 .
For further information, please contact:
UWT Head Office
351 Derby St
Bolton, BL3 6LR
T: 01204 383732
W: www.uwt.org
E: info@uwt.org
|
