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May 28: more than half of 2.4 million Myanmar survivors await relief: ADRA expands...
In the Labutta Township, where thousands of displaced families initially sought refuge from low-lying areas after the storm, ADRA is distributing water filtration systems, shelter kits, and has recently begun a project that will provide three water filtration units for 120,000 beneficiaries and shelter tool kits for 1,675. This two-month project, which was funded by OFDA and commenced on May 21, is valued at $400,000.
In partnership with Muslim Aid, ADRA also set up and tested water purification units and provided a water storage bladder for a small displaced persons camp in Myaungmya, providing water for 478 survivors. Muslim Aid has also agreed to donate another eight small water purifications systems for use by ADRA Myanmar. In addition, Mercy Corps Singapore has committed to donating a saltwater purification system and five other purification systems. ADRA has completed an assessment of wells in the Labutta Township. In the Labutta Township, where thousands of displaced families initially sought refuge from low-lying areas after the storm, ADRA is d... more -
Myanmar praises Muslim Aid efforts
The country which is reluctant in accepting foreign aid has praised Muslim aid for its relief in the cyclon-hit country. Myanmar Ambassador U Tin Oo thanked Pakistan and its people for their help.
Wahidi briefed the ambassador on relief activities of Muslim Aid. He said 250 families had been provided food by his organisation and they were imparting training to people for water purification.
Earlier this week Islam channel (sky ch 813) appealed for money to help relif efforts in Myanmar, using presenters such as Yusuf Chambers who regularly appears on the Islamic channel Peace Tv (sky ch 823). The country which is reluctant in accepting foreign aid has praised Muslim aid for its relief in the cyclon-hit country. Myanmar Ambas... more
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