In the aftermath of a major 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Southeast Asia, Toronto-based organizations are urgently coordinating aid efforts. With a death toll exceeding 2,000 and extensive damage reported, the Burma Buddhist Association of Ontario (BBAO) is actively fundraising to support relief initiatives. Former president Koko Kyi highlighted the overwhelming response from the community and efforts to connect with local organizations in Myanmar for effective aid delivery. They are contemplating sending funds to international organizations to facilitate assistance in the hardest-hit areas, aiming for swift action to help survivors in need.
"When I checked the internet and the websites, we were really devastated to find this damage."
"If possible, we would like to use a local relief organization, because they know the area, they know the people and so forth."
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