MYANMAR CYCLONE
The cyclone that struck Myanmar on May 2, is already one of the most
deadly storms in recent history. The death toll has passed 77,000, with
an additional 55,000 persons missing. The United Nations estimates that 2.5 million people have been left without shelter or access to clean
water.
Lutheran World Relief and its partners have been successful in overcoming the difficult challenges of providing humanitarian relief to help the 24 million people living in the disaster declared areas. Click here to find out more, and contribute to relief efforts to provide clean water, food and shelter for the people of Myanmar.
CHINA EARTHQUAKE
China's deadliest earthquake since 1976 hit the Sichuan region, May 13. The death toll is currently estimated to be over 40,000. Over 5 million survivors are homeless following the magnitude 7.9 quake.
Lutheran World Relief and its partners are coordinating relief efforts. Click here to find out more and contribute to relief efforts to provide shelter and food for those in need.
Note: Thrivent Financial for Lutherans members can have donations matched through the GivingPlus® program.
