Sitagu Sayadaw has been donating goods to cyclone victims.

There are 40 volunteer doctors along with Sayadaw. They are opening 6 clinics to take care of the victims around these areas.

Interview with Sayadaw on 15 May 08

Interview with Sayadaw on 23 May 08

The victims need shelter, clothing and food. Sayadaw says his team has been distributing various donations from the people from all over the country.

The government’s response is not effective and efficient as they are taking the political point of view and lacking in social point of view. I want to urge the government to act effectively in saving lives.   Sitagu Sayadaw, Ashin Nya Nissara

"About 80% of survivors from the cyclone are staying in the monasteries which have no roof", Sayadaw says.

“The government’s response is not effective and efficient as they are taking the political point of view and lacking social point of view. I want to urge the government to act effectively in saving lives.” Sayadaw said in an interview with the BBC.

	The survivors are staying in the monasteries and schools.

Sayadaw said the first priority is to reach the aid to the needy in the cyclone hit areas. The risks for being late to respond to this disaster will be huge. Infectious diseases like diarrhea and typhoid can be spread as there is no clean water, shelter and food.

“I am concerned about whether the aid can reach these areas. Transportation such as vehicles and boats will be needed to reach the badly hit areas.” Sayadaw added.

Sayadaw has suggested that the international aid should be accepted as soon as possible. “There is no international aid, not even from our own government in where I am now. There are only private donations.” Sayadaw told the BBC.