Dear BAPS members and friends,

I'm sure you have been following the news on the cyclone disaster in Burma. The latest estimates put
the death toll at 40000 with over 100000 people still missing. Some villages have been completely eradicated
and up to 1 million people are rendered homeless and without basic supplies and water.
In fact, the aftermath of the storm may be more devastating the storm itself.

Now is the time for the Burmese community in the US to come together and help the victims of the disaster as
soon as possible. BAPS is raising donations which will be directed to an international aid organization
that's directly helping the storm victims in Burma.

We hope that we can count on you to help. Considering that an average Burmese survives on less than $2 a day, no donation is too small, but please send the most generous gift you can.

We promise the following for your donation:

1. 100% of your donation will go to the neediest Burmese people.

2. We will use our family and friends to buy local supplies at the best prices.

3. We will personally distribute the supplies or use trusted local Burmese family, friends

and colleagues.

4. We will be completely transparent in the use of your donation.

The B.K. Kee Foundation, a private, family foundation, intends to match donations to CABA for relief efforts up to a maximum amount of $100,000. The B.K. Kee Foundation’s mission is to provide humanitarian aid, primarily in health and education, to all people of Burma. The Foundation seeks to advance this mission by: (1) acting as a catalyst for self-sustaining programs, (2) emphasizing direct or local support and/or partnerships with, or grants to, organizations with minimal administrative cost structures, (3) not considering political, economic, or religious interests in assessing the people’s needs, and (4) identifying and concentrating on needs and projects that have historically not been the focus of other charities. Please the B.K. Kee Foundation at 650-491-3434 if you have any questions

 

Donations should be directed to:

Charitable Alliance of Burmese American (CABA)
PO Box 1786
Burlingame , CA 94011-1786

Please note "cyclone relief" in the memo line of the check.

A tax deductable reciept will be mailed to you.

With grateful appreciation,
Daniel Maung
President
Burmese American Professionals Association.