Further to yesterday's newsletter item, we had a response from one of our society members with some on-the-ground experience in Myanmar (aka Burma).

Robert Semeniuk writes:

I am a photojournalist and have worked in and around Burma for many years. I would like to suggest another reputable relief agency that has been working inside Burma for a number of years now. This organization is very responsive because they are on the ground, right now:

http://www.thirst-aid.org/

Thank you Robert and to all of those who have taken the time to donate to this effort.

To Bowen Island Film Society members, this far away event may seem more topical after a recent screening of Mystic Ball, which explores the culture of this southeast Asian country through chinlone, a unique and collaborative ball juggling sport.

We hope that as you reflect on the recent disaster and the warm and welcoming people portrayed in the documentary, you wil consider donating to the cyclone relief effort.

Below are direct links to two reputable relief agencies with quick and easy online donation processes. Your donation can be tagged specifically for Myanmar or for more general purposes:

• UNICEF
• Canadian Red Cross