Update Metta Nargis Emergency Response
Thank you! Metta would like to thank all the support that is pouring in from our friends abroad (see bank information below for more donations). We are much encouraged by it, and it keeps us going even in these difficult times. Many of you are asking us for proposals, and we are happy to announce that our staff is in the last stages of finalizing the global budget and proposal!
Metta has been present in the area since the aftermath of the Tsunami in 2004, and this has enabled us to mount a quick response. In Yangon, the Program Director and Communication Officers are working day and night, with additional help from many skillful volunteers. We have been able to mobilize local organizations and people from the area who can act there. Here is a breakdown of the most current number of staff members and volunteers.
| No. | Site | Staff | Volunteer | Total | Remark |
| 1 | Pathein | 3 | 31 | 34 | The volunteers are from the Po and Sagaw Karen Baptist Churches and local leaders. |
| 2 | Laputta | 3 | 15 | 18 | Metta has set up a new office here as of 14 May 2008. |
| 3 | Myaungmya | 17 | 25 | 42 | Metta has a coordination office here. |
| 4 | Bogalay, Pyapon and Ma-u-bin | 1 | 17 | 18 | The volunteers include 1 medical doctor, 3 nurses and 3 nurse aids. |
| 5 | Pyin-hka-yai | 6 | 10 | 16 | |
| 6 | Kaing Thaung | 2 | 10 | 12 | Staff and volunteers from mangrove project personnel. |
| 7 | Yangon | 10 | 7 | 17 | Main procurement site and data collection/ information hub |
| TOTAL | 42 | 115 | 157 |
Breaking news
On 20th May 2008, we had a partner meeting participated by several representatives from various funding agencies in the Metta head office at 1030 hrs to update members on our activities, announce future Nargis plans, review Metta’s coordination structure and assess our financial status. Two staff members who have been in the field since 5th May assisting affected
See the Global Proposal and budget separately sent.
