Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar (also known as Burma) very hard on the second of May. Fatalities and people missing are currently at 23,000 and 42,000 respectively, according to Reuters, but the final total number of fatalities is still climbing and may top 100,000, according to CNN. Myanmar needs all the international help it can get; relief for the small country is coming from various organizations, government bodies, and companies from all around the world. Microsoft has announced it is joining the effort by teaming up with NetHope, a nonprofit IT consortium, to provide technology resources.

The Redmond-based company is also turning to its own employees, promising to match every dollar made by US-based employees: "At Microsoft, we are saddened by the devastation caused by the cyclone in Myanmar, and our hearts go out to the many people impacted by this tragedy," the company said in a statement. "We have encouraged employees who wish to donate to give through our partner international humanitarian relief organizations, such as CARE, World Vision, The American Red Cross or Save the Children."

Microsoft has a long history of providing help and resources in disaster situations. Currently, the company is collaborating with humanitarian organizations to try to figure out where its resources can be most helpful for the impacted region. Microsoft has also linked to InterAction, which has a list of 41 organizations that are accepting donations for the cause.

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