Two years have passed since the military staged a coup in Myanmar.
An organization made up of Myanmar residents in Japan who have continued to support refugees is calling for support, saying that the amount of donations collected has decreased significantly even though the local situation is becoming more serious.
An organization made up of volunteers and supporters of Myanmar residents in Japan is collecting donations for the refugees in Myanmar.
Ms. Misaki Otsuki, co-representative from Myanmar, visited a refugee camp on the border with Thailand in December last year and delivered rice and vegetables purchased with aid money, as well as donated clothes for children. .
A 20-year-old woman Otsuki met at the camp said, “The number of refugees has increased rapidly, and there is a shortage of places to live and food to eat. There is."
The situation in Myanmar has become even more serious, with more than 1.2 million people forced to flee their homes due to continued military oppression. It is said that it is decreasing to less than 1 minute.
Mr. Otsuki said, "People's attention is focused on the situation in Ukraine, and it seems that the number of people who cooperate with donations is decreasing. I would like people to pay attention to the plight of the people of Myanmar. Food and medical care for refugees. I would like you to lend me your strength for support."
Crowdfunding donations will be accepted until the 19th of next month.