Burmese American Science and Engineering Society (BASES)

The destruction by Cyclone Nargis to the highly populated Irrawaddy delta of Myanmar on May 3, 2008 was one of the most devastating natural disasters in the recent history of the world.  The estimated number of human toll and missing is enormous and estimated to far exceed 100,000. Over one and a half million people in the region are being affected and the victims need much help for their survival.  The aftermath is feared to be more lethal than the storm itself. 

The Burmese American Science & Engineering Society (BASES) is coordinating an effort to raise funds for the disaster victims.   We are appealing to all to join in and give a helping hand to our fellow human victims of Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar.  To achieve effective and broad-base coverage, the contributions received will be channeled through three charitable organizations as follows:

1.     50% of the contributions through Charitable Alliance of Burmese American (CABA) in coordination with B.K. Kee Foundation which will provide 100% matching gift up to $100,000.
2.     25% of the contributions through World Vision organization.
3.     25% of the contributions through Buddhist monasteries in Southern California which have coordinated relief efforts with local monasteries in the affected areas.

All the above organizations currently have staff members on the ground actively helping survivors in Myanmar.

Please send your generous contribution check payable to BASES (with memo: Myanmar Cyclone Nargis Relief Fund) to the following address:

                   BASES Myanmar Cyclone Nargis Relief Fund
                   27111 Diamondhead Lane
                   Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
                   Attention: Dr. Tin Win

Your contribution will be greatly appreciated.  For questions and information, please contact Dr. Tin Win at 310-377-9546, or Thura Zin at 310-431-5573.

Donor List as of May 21, 2008:

1 Thura Thant Zin & Manu         $200
2 Kevin K Win                    $100
3 Charles & Lena Yang            $100
4 Tin Nwe & Aye Aye Than         $100
5 Tin & Irene Htut               $100
6 Tin Htet & Yin Aye Sein        $100
7 Aung & Win May Khin            $200
8 Khin Maung Lay & Heather       $100
9 David Tun Tin & Tin Tin        $100
10 Christopher & Pamela Lee      $100
11 David Tan                     $200
12 K.M.Tint & Sandra Tint        $100
13 Ye Htut Aung & Aye Khin Khin  $200
14 Derek & Nora Chen             $1,000
15 Tin & Lily Win                $2,000
16 Dhananjay Thakare &           $100
17 Moe M. Myint, M.D.            $1,000
18 Maroko & Shwe, Inc.           $1,000
19 Tin and Yvonne Htwe           $100
20 BASES                         $4,000
21 Eric Tha                      $100
22 Taik C. Chu                   $2,000
23 Sungli Wang                   $100
   Total                         $13,100