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 a recee team during 7th to 11th June 2008 to examine the disaster situation after some delay in applying for visas. After much evaluation and prayer, CRS decided to work with the local orphanages and recruited for volunteers to go to Myanmar to provide medical aid and conduct children programs. Overall, 3 relief teams went sent to Yangon and Bogalay in the Irrawaddy Delta division from July to September 2008, and a fourth team will be planned in October 2008.