May 30, 2008 - Solidarity Night for Myanmar

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES. On the evening of May 24, 2008, members of Fondacio Philippines, students and formators of the Institute of Formation, and friends gathered together for Eucharist, fellowship, and to listen to first-hand testimonies about the recent cyclone Nargis which hit Myanmar, and killed tens of thousands of people, and left several more homeless and hungry. Carol Daria, of the mission team to Myanmar, and the seven (7) new IOF students from the country shared their experiences and the plight of those gravely affected by the calamity. Most of these students found it very difficult to leave behind their families in the wake of the recent tragedy, and to come to the Philippines for their one-year formation program, which starts in June.

Through pictures and the group’s personal testimonies, everyone who was present became more aware of the extent of the damage that the cyclone brought on the people. It was certainly a call to be one body and one family, and to be a living hope for these people. Concretely, there is the urgency to help financially and to continue praying with, and for them.

In response to the call to help, the mission team has decided to forego the start of the Youth Leadership Formation Program, to assist the local dioceses in the distribution of relief goods to the people in the affected areas.

Fondacio continues to welcome all those who would want to offer their help. For more information about the cyclone Nargis and the current situation of the people, and to learn more about how to be in solidarity with the people of Myanmar, please click on the related articles below. Or you may contact us by email at fondacio.act.sec@gmail.com.

Appeal for Myanmar      

Is the Storm Really Over?  

Letter of Archbishop Bo      

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