ADRA - Adventist Development and Relief Agency Canada

Published purpose

August 2015 – Since mid-July, heavy monsoon rains, exacerbated by Cyclone Komen, have caused widespread flooding and landslides in many parts of northern and western Burma. As of August 17th, over 1.3 million people have been affected. In addition, more than 1 million acres of farmland have been inundated by the floods, damaging crops and arable land and likely disrupting the upcoming planting season, thus impacting long-term food security in the country. With the support of DFATD, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Canada is helping meet the immediate needs, and support the livelihoods, of up to 24,000 vulnerable flood-affected people. Project activities include: (1) implementing cash-for-work activities (such as debris removal and repairing damaged infrastructures) to support livelihoods; (2) providing unconditional cash transfers to vulnerable households to help meet their immediate needs; and, (3) distributing shelter vouchers to help flood-affected families repair damaged homes.