Church Responds to Myanmar Disaster

---

SALT LAKE CITY 7 May 2008 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today extended its sympathy to the citizens of Myanmar following the recent devastating cyclone, and announced a package of humanitarian aid.

Church leadership has approved funds to purchase large quantities of tarps, blankets, basic food, medical equipment, and especially clean drinking water for those in need.

All items are being purchased in Myanmar or in nearby countries. The Church is partnering with Atlanta-based CARE International, a well-known non-governmental organization, to distribute the supplies.

Church humanitarian representatives will continue to monitor and assess the situation.

For information about donating to the relief effort, visit the Web site for LDS Philanthropies.

Official Web site of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
© 2008 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.