BAJ Started the Distribution of Relief Supplies in Emergency Evacuation Camp in Yangon

Cyclone Nargis which hit Myanmar on the 2nd of May caused great deal of damage in the south delta areas including Yangon. Myanmar state channel reported on 6th May that more than 22,000 people died and 41,000 are missing, but the extent of damage is still not known.

As a part of regional community in Myanmar, Bridge Asia Japan has decided to commit itself into helping the people who are affected by the cyclone NARGIS. This decision derives from the common sense as well as deep grief towards how lives are difficult for the affected people.
We believe that we can contribute to those people and their lives in many ways. In whatever the way BAJ takes, we will take the way not to cause any harm to our staff in Myanmar as well as to the regional community, and the local authority.

BAJ Yangon office started donation of drinking water and candles in an evacuation camp in Yangon on 9th May. The donation was carried out in an emergency evacuation camp in Yangon division.
The following supplies were donated in the camp and people living around the camp.
Drinking water 2,528 bottles
Candles 3.200
Soaps 1,000

Water and electricity have been cut off in Yangon, and although they recovered in some part of the city, there is still a lack of safe drinking water and people are making a long line in front of water wells. The price of food has been raised after the hit of the cyclone and that of drinking water was doubled or even trebled which is seriously affecting the life of low-income households. There are not enough evacuation centers despite the fact that many of wooden houses have been destroyed, and people are suffering under unhygienic environment. In Myanmar, rain season will start from the end of May.
BAJ continues relief activities exploring the possibility of cooperation with UN, governmental agencies and local NGOs.

Bank and postal account details for the donation of BAJ Myanmar Cyclone Relief Activities

Japan Post Bank
Account No.:00160-5-571696 Account Holder:Bridge Asia Japan
*Please specify the type of donation as"Myanmar Cyclone" in space for correspondence of the payment slip.

Bank of Mitsubishi Tokyo UFJ

Branch: Shinjuku Fukutoshin Ordinary Account No.:1174394
Account Holder:Bridge Asia Japan
*Please inform your name and address to us by email or TEL as we will send you a receipt.

Currently, we are facing various borderless, worldwide problems such as poverty, refugees, and environmental destruction.We, Bridge Asia Japan (BAJ), are searching for solutions to these global problems by thinking and acting locally.We provide assistance to develop self-reliance among socially vulnerable and dissadvantaged people such as children, women, disabled persons, refugees, returnees, people with limited access to water, education, jobs and so on.Promoting mutual understanding through exchanging views and sharing experience is BAJ’s underlying principle, and we wish to build bridges of heart among Asian people by overcoming the differences of race, ethnicity, political affiliation, religion, language and culture.

1.1　Introducing Tailoring Products and Handicrafts

1.2　Holding Various Classes

1.3　Holding Reporting Sessions

1.4　Events and Study Tours

1.5　Receiving Volunteers and Interns

2.1　Activities in Maungdaw

2.1.1　Regional Development Program, Northern Rakhine State
2.1.2　Mechanical Workshop/Technical Training
2.1.3　Infrastructure Development through On-the-Job Training
2.1.4　Life Improvement Training Program (LITP)
2.1.5　Income Generation (IG) Program
2.1.6　Vulnerable Group Development Program (VGDP)
Bridge of Hope in the Northern Rakhine State of Myanmar (PDF 90KB)
(2003, Bridge Asia Japan)

2.2　Activities in Sittwe

2.2.1　Sittwe Office as UNHCR Logistics Support Office

2.3　Water Supply Activities in Central Dry Zone of Myanmar

2.3.1　Secure Water Supply Program in Central Dry Zone (Mandalay and Magwe Division)
2.3.2　Construction of New Tube Wells
2.3.3　Rehabilitation of Old Tube-well
2.3.4　Enhancing Community Participation & Management for Tube-Well Maintenance

3.1　Activities in Ho Chi Minh City

3.1.1　Supporting Children with Disabilities
3.1.2　Activity in An Khanh Ward

3.2　Activities at Phu Binh Area in Hue City

3.2.1　Environmental Conservation
3.2.2　Literacy Classes
3.2.3　Empowerment with Micro-credit