Emergency: Disaster in South Asia

from Doctors Without Borders:

December 27, 2004

In response to the earthquake and tsunamis that have devastated parts of South Asia over the past weekend, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is preparing to provide emergency assistance to people affected by the disaster. MSF is readying a full charter of relief supplies for the area of Indonesia closest to the epicentre of the earthquake.

In addition, MSF medical teams are on the ground in Sri Lanka, Thailand, India, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and Myanmar assessing emergency needs and offering assistance. MSF field teams in all countries where MSF is present, including Somalia and Kenya, are also investigating damage from the disaster.

Please donate now to help provide medical care to the South Asian disaster region. 86% of contributions to Medecins Sans Frontieres go directly to medical care for victims of war and natural disasters. Your one-time donation can be designated for the South Asian effort.

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