Burma (Myanmar) Refugees

Over the last two years, the horrifically violent acts of intimidation and ethnic cleansing toward the Rohingya people in Myanmar (Burma) have left an estimated 140,000 people homeless within its borders, and have forced tens of thousands to flee the country. The United Nations says the Rohingya are “virtually friendless” and are subject to many forms of “persecution, discrimination and exploitation”.

No one wants these people. Thousands of Rohingya are searching for sanctuary in neighboring countries that will allow them refuge. Instead of fleeing to other Southeast Asian countries in overcrowded boats on dangerous seas, (where many have perished), thousands of Rohingya, including women and children are making treacherous treks into India.

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Safe from large-scale violence and persecution, the new refugees seek shelter under tarpaulins perilously held together on a small patch of ground in the crowded Indian city of Hyderabad. Compared to the hell these families have escaped from in their native country, life as a refugee in India can be made bearable—if you help.

Mercy-USA for Aid and Development, with our local humanitarian aid partner, the Foundation for Economic and Educational Development (FEED), is helping these families as they arrive daily into the camp. We are providing “Fresh Start Kits” containing basic necessities for a family; some cooking pots, food staples like rice, wheat and grams, oil, a few rupees cash for daily fresh veggies and wholesome milk for the children, plus hygiene items like tooth powder, soap and washing detergent, and finally, clothes to replace the only ones they carried into the country on their backs.

Your donation of just $85 provides this Fresh Start Kit to one family and will help them to regain a modicum of dignity as they try to restart their lives under difficult circumstances.

Give securely online, or call to donate using your credit card: 1-800-55-MERCY (1-800-556-3729)