I know a lot of people are very shocked and worried about the situation in Burma right now after the cyclone, but feel reticent to donate to the charities as they are generally being denied access by the military government there.
I have recently found 2 ways of donating money directly to the aid effort in Burma, please do check them out as these people are in desperate need.
http://www.betterburmesehealthcare.com/https://secure.avaaz.org/en/burma_cyclone/5.php?cl=86241854