News from Burma

May 26, 2008

Hi all,

Reporting on our overnight trip to Dedaye. Left May 24 later in the day as we did not want to be harassed due to the referendum. 2 docs, 6 other volunteers in the team. Main road was mostly empty. Saw pockets of groups of people walking away from the main road with plastic bags in their hands. Taxi driver explained that they were... read more

May 12, 2008

Dear All,

I know you are hearing a lot on the news about what isn't going well here in terms of delivery of assistance to cyclone survivors.  You're hearing about supply boats sinking, planes impounded and supplies being confiscated over... read more