We received more photos from Yangon yesterday evening from a group of private donors. The photos highlight the plight of the cyclone survivors in Rangoon division. While the death toll may not be as high as that in the Irrawaddy Division, the majority of families in some places are left totally homeless. We have also been informed that just beyond these areas, there are bodies floating in the paddy fields.
Unfortunately, the survivors in these areas have been 'ignored' as most of the attention from NGO's have been focused on Irrawaddy Division. What is inspiring though is that many are wearing smiles on their faces, and making the most of what they have. Neighbours share what little they have, putting up those whose houses have been swept away. People work rain or shine to patch up their houses, and in many cases, rebuild them from scratch.
U Kaung Gyi, from KunChanKone Township, with all his worldly possessions. He lost his entire family of 8 (and everything else) to Cyclone Nargis. He was wandering by himself by the roadside. He looked dazed and lost when the group met him.
A family of 7 calls this home after Cyclone Nargis
In contrast: one of the few government-run camps; at least 3 times as spacious, and 10 times as safe from the natural elements
A different type of baby seat..
This group of people are among those evicted from a monastery, after being left homeless by Cyclone Nargis.
On the left is what used to be the house of the Nominated Parliament Member of KunChanKone (a National League for Democracy candidate). On the right, is the make-shift home he's staying in as the house is being 'rebuilt'.
You can view the full album here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/cyclone.aid/SituationUpdate20080524?authkey=BpU_koAymVw
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