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Myanmar Cyclone Relief
Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar with winds of 120 miles (190 kilometers) per hour when it struck the coast on May 2 and 3, sending the sea surging as much as 12 feet (3.5 meters). The government declared a state of emergency in five low-lying provinces, mostly in the Irrawaddy delta, where villages were flattened by winds and rain. Yangon sustained a direct hit, which downed power and communications lines. Damage was most severe in the delta region, where the effects of extreme winds were compounded by a sizable storm surge.
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Sudan Relief
The situation in the western region of Darfur in Sudan remains tenuous, despite progress with on-going peace talks between the Sudanese Government and rebel groups in the area. The humanitarian and security conditions for civilians continue to deteriorate in both Darfur and neighboring Chad, where violent incursions into refugee camps are on the rise. Some reports indicate that as many as 400,000 people have been killed, while the official number of 2.5 million displaced people is on the rise. The significant humanitarian needs in the region continue, and the Jewish Coalition was established to raise funds to help meet some of these needs. For more information on the Coalition's response to this crisis, please
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ABOUT JCDR:
JCDR allows a unified Jewish response to natural and man-made crises that occur outside of North America.

Comprised of 45 primarily North American Jewish organizations that are national in scope, the Coalition represents the full spectrum of Jewish life and demonstrates the age-old Jewish tradition of tikkun olam, or helping to repair the world.

By working together, duplication is avoided, activities are coordinated, and the most efficient use is made of donor dollars. The JCDR supports specific projects with funds donated primarily, but not exclusively, by the North American Jewish public. All funds raised by the Coalition are used for non-sectarian activities that assist the most needy victims of disasters, regardless of religious affiliation.

Additional Efforts for Darfur
If you would like information about how you can further help Darfur's victims, please visit the multi-faith "Save Darfur Coalition" website by CLICKING HERE.

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