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Burma Cyclone Appeal
The devastation caused by the cyclone in Myanmar (Burma) has been graphically portrayed in the news media.
Crosslinks has a long history (since 1924) of involvement in Myanmar. More than 50 mission partners were in Myanmar prior to the Japanese invasion of 1942. Some 25 went to Myanmar following the Second World War until they had to leave in 1966. We have continued to seek to serve the churches there, especially of the Anglican Church of the Province of Myanmar: sponsoring students for theological study; regularly supporting the work of the Diocesan Bible Schools (there are 6 Dioceses) and the Mary Chapman School for the Deaf (with more than 300 children); and making grants to purchase motorcycles for evangelists or to help in the translation of the Bible into the Khumi Chin language. Many of these continue. More recently we have also been involved in training Christian leaders in the vital task of interpreting and teaching the Bible, faithfully, clearly and relevantly.
We would now also like to offer the opportunity for churches and individuals from Great Britain and Ireland to contribute towards the relief and rebuilding that follow on from the cyclone. We have contact with Anglican Christians in Myanmar and they are carrying out an assessment of what and where help is needed. We have made secure arrangements for financial help to get to the Anglican Church. This is obviously not a budgeted item but Crosslinks will support the costs of transferring funds, from the General Fund.
If you would like to give please click here. If you give on line please email finance[at]crosslinks.org saying that your donation is intended for the Burma cyclone appeal.
Thank-you
Area effected by Cyclone Nargis:
