Myanmar (Burma) Cyclone: How You Can Help

If you would like to assist people impacted by the cyclone in Myanmar (Burma), Network for Good has a list of organizations that are accepting donations.

For more information:

• Center for International Disaster Information - Myanmar Storm
• ReliefWeb: Myanmar - Tropical Cyclone Nargis
• Food Aid Flights Set Off for Cyclone-hit Myanmar (UN World Food Programme - May 7, 2008)

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[Poor African]

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[L Web]

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[va loans]

I too am sad when i read of such disasters. We have got to support and put an end to the suffering. Hunger can be solved.

[AIDMATRIXFOUNDATIONINDIA]

India Food Banking Network, IFBN Launched

Launch of The India Food Banking Network is a giant step towards the eradication of hunger which will surely enhance our strength in the fight against hunger. The Aidmatrix Foundation and The Global FoodBanking Network hosted the launch of The India Food Banking Network, IFBN, Planning forum in Delhi .

India Food Banking Network is a system that will move food from donors to the people who need it the most and engage all sectors of society towards this effort. This food banking system will feed millions of people each year,and become a vehicle for building public awareness about hunger and nutrition, and serve as a powerful voice that drives policy decisions and initiatives that impact the food security of individuals and communities.

At the inaugural address Dr Sam Pitroda,Chairman - IFBN emphasized the need of establishment of IFBN to eliminate hunger in India. “Hunger affects generations, communities, societies and countries. When technology, productivity, logistics and transportation have been increased by leaps and bounds, we can't choose to ignore the fact that billions of our people are dying from hunger or sleeping half fed every night. Launch of The India Food Banking Network is a giant step towards the eradication of hunger which will surely enhance our strength in the fight against hunger.” He stated.

IFBN is establishing a national food banking system focused on collecting surplus and unsalable food from the agricultural community and from the the food industry like manufacturers, distributors, and retailers catering to both urban and rural needs. Through this system, the India Food Banking Network initiates an infrastructure for serving the hungry and catering to the nutritional needs. Governor Scott McCallum, CEO Aidmatrix highlighted “how a technology driven initiative like the IFBN will truly provide the systems and mechanism for an effective food procurement, handling and distribution”

Veena S. Rao, IAS – Retired Secretary Government of India, along with Chris Rebstock - Vice President, The Global FoodBanking Network shared their views and ideas on the relevancy of food bank in India and discussed opportunities and hurdles in adaptation of food banking and innovative solutions for food security.

According to Chris, “Food Banks are viable tools to promote food security. When hunger is the cause of maximum deaths per year, It was necessary to establish a technology based infrastructure or a platform where the various working sectors like government, NGOs and private can come and work towards rooting out hunger.”

Veena S. Rao highlighted to the audience about health related issues that food banking also addresses in terms of providing hygienic, pure and clean surroundings while storing and serving food. “There is huge difference between nutritional security and food security. The need of the hour is to provide the required nutritional package. There is a possibility that many may not die of hunger but other related problems or diseases.” Said Rao.

The India Food Banking Network addresses the issue of hunger related problems prevalent in all age groups and will ensure the permanent access of food within the country. The goal of IFBN is to create permanent and positive change regarding food issues in communities by leveraging and aligning resources among the public sector, private sector and the voluntary sector.

J.K Sinha, Honorable member of National Disaster Management Authority appreciated the initiative and purpose of IFBN. “Food becomes more important at times of disasters . With so many corporates and organizations coming on board, the difficult task has become easy.” Stated Sinha.

“The concept of IFBN is a bridge for corporates and recipients to pool and distribute food with technology expertise of Aidmatrix. There is no doubt that IFBN will prove as an extremely useful tool for handling hunger in the coming times.” Said V.N. Gaur, CEO – The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, who also appreciated the IFBN focus on food safety during the salvaging, handling and distribution process.

Along with these case studies by Munishwar Vasudeva, Business head- Adani Group, Leena Joseph, DGM- Naandi Foundation and Dr Murli -Programmes Officer- World Food Programme, India were presented to showcase the success and opportunities in Food Banking. Also there was case studies on the opportunities in development market place by Hemanth Kumar- Vice President, CSO Partners who presented the upcoming online initiative on NGO marketplace.

For more details on The India Food Banking Network please visit : http://indiafoodbanking.org/

To view the Synopsis of The India Food Banking Network Planning Forum Launch please visit : http://indiafoodbanking.org/synopsis.pdf

FOR DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT AIDMATRIX FOUNDATION,INDIA AT:
AIDMATRIX FOUNDATION,INDIA
C-2/2200, Vasant Kunj
New Delhi – 110070, INDIA
Tele: +91 11 65422890 Fax: +91 11 46767757
Email: communications@indiafoodbanking.org
Website: www.indiafoodbanking.org

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IFBN is establishing a national food banking system focused on collecting surplus and unsalable food from the agricultural community and from the the food industry like manufacturers, distributors, and retailers catering to both urban and rural needs.

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I always read this information it is very usefull..

[Amanda Miller]

It is always very sad to hear about how a natural disaster (that cannot be prevented) has negatively impacted innocent people. Those people and their children end up suffering and going hungry because of an incident that was not in their control. However it's great to know whenever a natural disaster such as this occurs there's always people in the world willing to help.

“No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.” Calvin Coolidge

[Erick Nelson]

It is always nice to see when a group of people are willing to do what they can. It is a sad fact that most people wait until a natural disaster to help out but it seems to be the best time. We can definitely help others. A favorite site of mine to help is www.freerice.com. You can easily go to this website and donate large amounts of rice while having fun answering questions. Its completely free to you and for every question you answer right they give 10 grains of rice to the United Nations World Food Program. Go and DONATE!

[Michael Mansour]

I agree completely, the only time things like this get media attention or backing is when there is a natural disaster.

[D. Polk]

I never would've thought something so simple as a biscuit would help feed and nurture thousands of people. It's a great idea, and evidently, very effective. They should definitely keep up the good work and continue to improve the lives of the people who have been affected by such horrid disasters.

[Lindsay]

Another natural disaster, destroying lives, shelter, food, etc. Its sad to hear about such problems that happen to people. At any minute it can happen to anyone of us, food and shelter wiped out. Then what? A feeling I never want to embrace, but who’s to say that will never happen. Leave room for possibilities, anything can happen. Anyways, I am glad to hear once again people are trying to assist and help rebuild in Myanmar (Burma). What else can we do as humans, when something gets knocked down we got to keep building it back up.

[Noelle Lucia Vinciguerra]

Natural disasters can cause a lot of damage and it is so nice that all of these people are willing to help out and give food as donations to the people who have lost their homes. I agree with the above comments on how its not great that people wait until something like this happens to help out, why can't we help out all the time wouldn't you want someone to help you out if you couldn't feed your family let alone yourself. I think we all need to act like a natural disaster happens all of the time and stand up and help out the people who are calling us for help. I liked reading this article and it is nice to see that people are helping out in Myanmar by helping rebuild the damages. God Bless

[Sha'ylon Davis]

With natural disaters theres nothing we can do to really prevent them so we do as best as we can. Its nice to see people do the best they can to help out these poor families. If we just put ourselves in their shoes we would want someone to help us.

[Bradley V]

No one expects that we can control natural disasters. We need to focus on what we can do to prevent what impact these natural disasters have. This means taking a proactive stand instead of a retroactive one. And although many of these food donations problems help mask many of the poverty symptoms in the short term they do not get to the root of the problem.

[Lfergu11]

I find this information very helpful because I was unaware of this organization before reading this blog! I think that its awesome that we can help those who are in need, not necessarily the hungry, but the ones that have lost everything because of a unpreventable natural disaster; such as this one. I thanks those taking action to help those in need!

[Bradley V]

It is necessary that we not only help those in need in the immediate future but think about long term help. Too often we worry about immediate need and fail to look for long term solutions.

[Margaret Martin]

It is so important that we help people suffering in situations such as these. If we don't who will? We all live in the same world and it is vital that we help each other strive and get back on their feet. Our world needs protected as do the people living in it.