Byrs

We are concerned because of the contamination of water sources and the wells, which have been already de-contaminated and been re-contaminated by the second wave of floods, said Byrs.

World Food Program Steps Up Food Assistance to Victims in Sri Lanka 2011

Elizabeth Byrs, a spokeswoman for the U. N.'s humanitarian office, said it was working with independent aid agency Telecoms Sans Frontieres to get phone lines working again — a key element in organizing relief efforts.

Stunned Haitians stacking victims by fallen homes 2010

Since the last major disaster in Myanmar I think step by step the authorities have understood what the UN and the NGO can do for them and the kind of neutral and impartial assistance they can deliver to the population, says Byrs.

Praise for Burma's Quake Response 2011

Elisabeth Byrs, a spokeswoman for the U.N.'s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Geneva, says authorities in Burma, also known as Myanmar, reacted swiftly and efficiently to the emergency.

Praise for Burma's Quake Response 2011

Elisabeth Byrs, a spokeswoman for the U.N.'s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Geneva, says authorities in Burma, also known as Myanmar, reacted swiftly and efficiently to the emergency.

Praise for Burma's Quake Response 2011

U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs spokeswoman Elizabeth Byrs says it is critical to strengthen treatment programs.

Cholera Operations in Haiti Seriously Under-funded 2011

There is no electricity in Port-au-Prince, Byrs said, adding that the airport was open but not connected by a serviceable road to the city.

Massive aid effort begun for Haiti quake victims 2010

U.N. humanitarian spokeswoman Elisabeth Byrs said the neighboring Haitian cities of Carrefour and Jacmel may also be heavily damaged.

Massive aid effort begun for Haiti quake victims 2010

“There are two aspects of this problem,” Byrs said.

Cholera Operations in Haiti Seriously Under-funded 2011

Since the last major disaster in Myanmar I think step by step the authorities have understood what the UN and the NGO can do for them and the kind of neutral and impartial assistance they can deliver to the population, says Byrs.

Praise for Burma's Quake Response 2011