I've just gotten back from Cameron Highlands less than 2 days ago... It was real fun and stronger friendship were forged and created.
However I will post the pictures taken from Cameron Highlands later...for the whole of yesterday when I'm back I've been looking at the latest news and updates on the two devastating natural events and also on kidney stones, which one of my dear friend have unfortunately developed...
I've read through countless articles from various nations and reports prove the same verdict: The two disasters tells two completely different tales.
It is evident that Myanmar is unable to cope with the disaster. There are bloated bodies still floating on the waters and people sitting beside whatever that is left of their home... The stench of death hits one right into the face...Why should they be selective on the aid that they can receive? Allowing only certain organisations to help them when there are planes and truck full of relief aid and volunteers waiting for permission to enter the country? Criticisms are everywhere, but why can't they just listen?
The actions on Myanmar Military Junta and the decisions of their generals are totally inhumane. They are still controlling their borders, sceptical of influences from what they call the outside world...
China's spontaneous reaction could be well described as a model in efforts for disaster relief. Their reaction this time could be well commended as compared to Sars and the Tangshan earthquake. China has moved into modern times, opening their boarders to volunteers and aid, dispatching relief workings within as hour of the disaster. Although there have been sceptics on why buildings feel so easily, especially schools, and accusations on local corruptions, China has nothing to be ashamed of this time unlike those generals and military Junta.
There are many pictures and videos all around the Internet covering the China Quake... but I decided to just post this one up instead. It depicts Hope amidst the disaster.. showing images of students and people being rescued among the unfortunate ones...
As of now, 8 days after the quake...rescue hopes are diminishing with people still trapped in the debris of the earthquake... here are more footage from BBC special news - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/7397838.stm
Below is a video of The aftermath of Cyclone Nargis...
Myanmar got to break through that political red tape...
On top of the previous link to the Salvation Army, donations can also be made through World Visions
http://www.worldvision.org
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