Sent aid to children after devastating earthquake
On Friday, March 28 a massive, magnitude 7.7 earthquake rocked the impoverished country, Myanmar. More than 2,000 people have been killed and that number is expected to rise in the days to come. The devastation is widespread and the need is profound.
GreaterGood has been active in the region for many years, supporting education and health care for Burmese refugees. We are uniquely positioned to provide emergency aid and ensure young Burmese children are cared for after this terrible disaster.
After years of civil war and repressive military rule, thousands Burmese have fled across the border to Thailand. GreaterGood has partnered with Mae Tao Clinic to provide education and food to Burmese children living in boarding houses. MTC's Dry Food Program enables children with poor education opportunities to access education along the Thai-Myanmar border and inside Myanmar's Karen state. Support in the form of monthly dry food rations is given to students living in boarding houses. These boarding schools ensure they complete their education, stay healthy, and are protected from the risk of child labor or exploitation.
The Dry Food Program provides the primary nourishment for approximately 2,100 migrant students via rice, tinned fish, oil, yellow beans, salt, and seasoning. Without these essential food donations, many boarding houses would be unable to provide for the children.
You can help. Just $10 provides food for a student for a whole month. You can empower children by providing them the food and education they need to thrive.
Mae Tao Clinic has a vision for all people from Myanmar to have access to quality and affordable healthcare, education and protection in respect of all human rights. MTC is a community-based organization (CBO) that provides and advocates for an equitable and essential health system, education and protection for vulnerable and displaced people living along the Thai-Myanmar border and in Eastern Myanmar. MTC addresses the needs and human rights of these people through comprehensive programs and a collaborative approach with local, national, international and government bodies.
Greater Good Charities has ultimate authority and discretion with regard to the distribution of its funds. All expenditures made are consistent with the exempt purposes of Greater Good Charities.
