Aid agency donates 300k to Myanmar relief efforts

A Jersey aid agency has donated £300,000 to relief work in Myanmar after the earthquake which has left at least 3,000 dead.

Jersey Overseas Aid has given the money to British Red Cross, Age International, and People in Need.

The agency is providing emergency aid and healthcare and helping older people affected by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in March.

Edward Lewis, executive director of Jersey Overseas Aid, said: "The widespread devastation we are witnessing in Myanmar comes amid an already dire humanitarian situation where almost 20 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance."

Mr Lewis added: "Widespread damage to roads, bridges, hospitals, and utilities is hindering rescue and relief efforts with a significant number of the population left without access to basic services.

"The earthquake has compounded existing needs for millions severely impacted by longstanding localised conflicts, political and economic instability and exposure to frequent climate shocks."

The money has been split equally between the three charities.

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