Humanitarian agencies are calling for prayers and donations for the people of Burma following the disastrous cyclone.

Almost 23,000 people have died and a further 40,000 are missing following Cyclone Nargis. This figure is expected to rise over the following days and weeks, with one diplomate suggesting that up to 100,000 people may have perished.

Up to a million people have been left homeless.

An enormous humanitarian effort is required to help the people of Burma, and Christian Aid, along with the other members of the Disasters Emergency Committee are calling for donations.

According to Christian Aid, your:

• £20 could help provide two relief packages containing water purification tablets, medicines and food;

• £40 could pay for an early-warning system such as loudspeakers and flags for a community;

• £100 could help pay towards materials for temporary shelters.

You can contribute to the appeal by visiting the Christian Aid website or by sending a cheque to:

Christian Aid        5 Station Road     Radyr     Cardiff     CF15 8AA

Please give generously, and please pray for the people of Burma, their government and for those involved in the humanitarian effort.