Crisis in Myanmar - Relief for refugees
Relief for Victims of the Myanmar Junta
Nationwide
Crisis-in-Myanmar is a Aotearoa/New Zealand-based group set up to help Burmese refugees in India by urgently supplying food, shelter, medical aid and schooling.
I am Sue Leya and I came to New Zealand after spending 10 years as a refugee in India. In Nelson, I work as a bilingual liaison at a primary school, where a large majority of the children come from Burmese families. The children listen at home to a backdrop of gunfire as their parents talk to their relatives in Myanmar (Burma). Our families are in danger.
On 17 March 2022 I went to Mizoram, India and visited 12 refugee camps full of injured men, women, children and elderly, who had to flee a brutal military that has burned entire cities to the ground. My brother is one of these people.
YOUR DONATIONS WILL GO TOWARD FOOD, WATER, AND EDUCATION FOR THE REFUGEES. They are not formally recognized refugees due to the political situation and the only assistance they get is from the very poor local community in Mizoram, India. If you’re able to volunteer and have time to travel to India, please email sueleya367@yahoo.com. Any assistance you can offer will be wonderful.
Sue Leya's involvement (page creator)
The refugees in need of assistance are from my home state in Myanmar.
Use of funds
Support you provide will be sent to Mizoram, India, where we focus on families, children, and elderly who urgently need support for day-to-day living and for medical expenses
Latest update
Saving Lives in Lawngtlai 30 May 2023
During our journey to Bathal Camp in Lawngtlai, we met many families. They had big problems with medical costs and long trips to Lairam Hospital. Your kindness made it possible for us to step in and help.
One mother we won't forget is Minh Nga (pronounced ‘Min-ye’). Her two-year-old daughter had a life threatening fever and was having seizures. Thanks to your support, we could cover the cost of travel to Lairam Hospital, pay for her care, and ensure she had follow up care available. This was crucial to her recovery.
Following up with Minh Nga, she expressed her gratitude. She said, "I was so scared for my daughter. But your help saved her life. Thank you New Zealand.” Minh Nga’s story is not unique. We also helped three other families in Bathal Camp who faced similar problems.
We're excited to share that we are planning to return to Bathal Camp in September this year to provide even more help. We are grateful for the support our fellow kiwis have provided and continue to provide to help those in need.
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