Mercy Corps has raised $2.67 million for China's earthquake victims -- three times the amount the organization has received for Myanmar, where the cyclone death toll is far higher.
The disparity suggests that the Myanmar regime's refusal to admit foreign relief workers and journalists to the disaster area is hurting contributions.
Many donors apparently aren't confident that aid will reach victims in Myanmar, which has attracted $886,000 to Portland-based Mercy Corps. Compelling images and stories from China tug at donors' heartstrings, while most victims in Myanmar suffer beyond view.
