Hi Steemit, my name's Adam and I’m writing to you from Myanmar. I'm here to do my best to raise some money - except not for me, but for a remote community of 2500 in Nagaland, Myanmar who are dying from a deadly infectious disease.
The doctors are saying that they have identified the outbreak as Measles, but 42 people have lost their lives already, and as a result I want to try and raise as much money as possible, because this is one of the poorest areas in the world - often called "the forgotten land".
The condition is terrible. There is vomit in the blood, viscious rashes that envelope the skin of babies, children and adults alike.
Please note: You may find this video upsetting
This video tells it all. A child suffering from the measles - and no one has been vaccinated!
Who Am I?
I arrived in Myanmar (Burma) 2.5 years ago, and spent the first year researching how I could help save the music culture. Since then, I have been blessed with wonderful moments. Many people from different tribes have share their music, stories, cultures and homes with me.
Out of all the places in Myanmar, many people claim Naga is one of the most spectacular, but it's also one of the remote and poorest areas in the world.
As a result of it's remote-ness, people have little or no health care support. The roads are bad, the education levels are low, and right now it is in the middle of one of the heaviest Monsoons seasons in the world - This is why it took the doctor one week, on foot, to reach some of the most affected communities.
But how poor is Nagaland?Just yesterday, the moment local government state that they couldn't visit victims because that they couldn't afford gas for their motorbikes.
The beautiful Naga Horbill Festival
Today's situation : This kid is really suffering, and the mother could also be at risk
WHAT DO THEY NEED?:
The most important way I can help today is by helping to raise $20'000 for the affected communities. Steemit has reached those kinds of figures before....but I think I'm being fair when I say that we can abosolutely 100% smash that target now! With the help of this caring community, we can do something unforgettably special. Let's launch the first "Steem Train" - A post that generates enough steem power, to get help to those who desperately need it!
Your support will make a difference. And will never be forgotten (it will be recorded on the blockchain forever!) Reaching the target will be hugely appreciated by the families affected. They may never know you, but they will always know you care. I will ensure that video's are recorded and sent back to you so you can see how your Steem has made a difference.
Please consider helping us by pushing this post to the top!
All your help is massively appreciated.
Thank you so much STEEMIT!
This is a picture Athong Makury, Head of the Naga Council in Myanmar. He will take responsibility for the money, which will go towards medicine, vitamins, food, and other essentials for the affected areas.
Here is a NY times article on the condition.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/07/world/asia/myanmar-measles-outbreak-kills-40-in-remote-villages.html
Here is an article in the National newspaper released on Friday. More have died since it was published.
http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/national-news/21791-disease-outbreak-kills-children-in-naga.html
Your idea is very good! Please confirm your identity. Also it would be cool to see the documents confirming the activities of the organization that receives the money.Good luck!
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