Google Helps with Myanmar Disaster Relief Effort, Donating Up to $1 Million

In an effort to help the victims of the cyclones in Myanmar (Burma) which resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and after effects of widespread diseases and famine, Google has set up a special Myanmar Cyclone donation page.

According to the Associated Press, United Nations death toll estimates from last weekend’s Cyclone Nargis ranges from 63,000 to 100,000, which is above the Myanmar government’s estimate of about 22,000.

Google is giving users the option to donate to Unicef or DirectRelief International via Google checkout. According to the page on Google, 100% of the funds will go directly to relief efforts.

From Google :

Join recovery efforts mobilizing around the world to assist cyclone victims in Myanmar (Burma). Below, we’ve selected two among many worthy organizations. Your donation will help survivors and other disaster victims rebuild their communities and their lives. In addition, when you donate on this page, Google donates too. We’ll donate up to $1 million to help organizations provide relief.

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  1. Ngyi Ngyi says:

    This is really great thing.
    Thanks Google!!!
    Really appreciate it…

  2. RICHARD says:

    this is a good news for all burma survivor, i also donate to the NGO located in south east asia via paypal ,thier account is victim_burma@yahoo.com
    (sending urgent needs via “non governement agency” may access to the survivor easier, i think )

  3. Its nice to see Big G doing it for a noble cause.
    A big thumbs up!!!