Myanmar

Today I did something very new for me.

I helped out at United Sikh Myanmar Disaster Relief centre.
Well..... it is actually a relief centre that is set up at the Gudwara (Sikh's place of worship) near my house. I went there to help a friend (Harminder) plus my sister was interested to know what was going on at the centre.

I was given the task to call various companies to ask for donation.
As I had once worked as a tele - marketer, I didn't like this cause I know how frustration is it to call people up. Most of the time, people won't be happy if you call them - some will scold and shout at you..ahhhh what a nightmare it was for me..!

But, this time it was different. People do respond. They do show their interest in helping out. However, the sad part was getting the donation from them. Some said they would have to ask their superiors, some ask for the fax copy etc.
So, in a way it was not that frustrating. But, I was sad cause I was not able to collect any form of donation. HMMMMMMM......

Actually, I was amazed with the positive attitude of the people at the centre. I felt sad that I could not contribute much. They were cracking their heads thinking how they are going to collect the donation for the people in Myanmar.

They try to call companies, send sms around asking for donation, they try to get people from the T.V. to help spread the news etc.

They are getting positive responds from people. So, that’s good news. However, more help is needed because many people are suffering at Myanmar. I just hope that they get all the help they need.

This whole thing does make me wonder….

How can I help…?

It’s weird right..? I am here in my house, typing this… and there are people in Myanmar who are crying cause they don’t have a roof over their head..!

It does make me wonder….