Frequently Asked QuestionsWho Is The Burmese American Association Of Texas?The Burmese American Association of Texas is a non-partisan, cultural and social organization. We have served the Burmese community throughout Texas for over 25 years. We work to educate the wider Texas community about the beauty of all things Burmese. For more information about BAAT and its Cyclone Relief efforts, please go to www.baatx.org. Why Is There A Need For Relief?Tsunami-like storm surge with extreme winds destroyed an est. 95% of housing in the Irrawaddy delta. According to the UN, about 1.5 million people are on the verge of facing a public health disaster. Burmese doctors struggle to keep up with the needs and say that famine and disease are just around the corner. Death toll exceeded 100,000 and UN Depart of Humanitarian Affairs states over 200K are missing. Acute environmental issues pose an immediate risk to human life and health. Thousands of families lost all of their farming assets and foods stored for the rest of the year. Will Donations Go Directly To The People?The Houston Burmese community is lucky in that there are professionals with strong ties to development and aid organizations that have the experience and ability to work creatively to meet the peoples needs inside the country. Through our contacts, BAAT will ensure that funds donated will be distributed directly to affected areas outside official channels and go directly to the people impacted. Are You Or Anyone In The Process Taking Any Fees?There are NO fees for cash or check donations.There is a small percentage fee through credit card via pay pal.BAAT members are all volunteers. Who are BAAT partners?We have decided to work with CARE, Charity Alliance of Burmese Americans and through local reputable faith based charities, including the Theravada Dhamma Society of America which has been conducting non governmental philanthropic work for over 3 decades. How Can I Donate?
What Can I Do Besides Donate?Stay informed. Work with the local Burmese community to help us step up our advocacy efforts. If anyone from the community would like to get more involved in our efforts, they can go to our website www.baatx.org and email us. We would like to appeal to the public to support our efforts and also to assist us in reaching other Texans through their existing networks. Are There People Living In Houston Directly Impacted by the Cyclone?At this time we cannot determine the extent of the loss of life. Some have had contact and some have been contacting and havent received word. Unfortunately we are all affected by this storm since most of us still have family back home. Who Are The Organizers?We are people originated from Burma. We now live overseas working or studying. We are under the umbrella of Burmese American Association of Texas. We wish to assist the people with a desire to help victims of the cyclone in Burma. This is not about usthis is about victims and we do this work without any compensation. How Are The Donations Going To Be Used Exactly?Since the BAAT is non-biased, non-political association, none of the donations will go to the government or political parties or their associates.
Does BAAT Issue Receipts For Donations? Is This Tax-Deductable? YES. The organizations we use will send receipts directly to the donor. I Think I Can Help You And I Want To Help, How Can I Do So?Please email us or call us. Every cent of help will be appreciated. I Still Have Few Questions, Can You Answer Me?Please drop us an email, we will be happy to answer your questions. CONTACTS:
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