China – Qinghai Earthquake
A 7.1-magnitude quake struck the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yushu early Wednesday, 14th April. According to official sources, at least 1,706 were killed and 12,128 injured and 100,000 people displaced. Food, drinking water and cold weather clothing are reported to be in short supply.”

India – Bangladesh Tornado
A tornado struck through Bihar and West Bengal on Friday 16th April, causing massive damage, leaving 100,000 homeless and killing 136 people. Survivors are reported to be camping in open space with little clothing and in need of food, water and shelter.

CRS kindly requests for your partnership in praying for these two disasters and welcomes your sharing if you feel led by the Lord to help in any areas.
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Sri Lanka Civil War Relief
The nation of Sri Lanka has been facing civil war since 1983 between the Sri Lankan government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). In early 2009, the Sri Lankan government launched large
scale attacks to take control of the whole nation that resulted in more than 6,500 deaths and many more thousands injured.

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Myanmar Cyclone Relief
On 2nd May 2008, Cyclone Nargis hits the nation of Myanmar. It is the worst natural disaster in the history of Myanmar, with at least 146,000 fatalities and 1.5 million people severely affected by the cyclone.
As a response, CRS sent 5 relief teams to Myanmar to provide medical aid and conduct children programs in Yangon and Bogale in 2008 & 2009.

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Bangladesh Flood Relief
Since June 2008, different parts of low-lying Bangladesh have been flooded and up to 600,000 has been stranded by the flood. To help in the disaster relief, CRS sent 2 relief teams in November and
December 2008 to Koligram to provide medical aid and conduct children program in the disaster areas.

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