Burma Floods 2015 - Emergency Response - ADRA Canada

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.

The expected outcomes for this project are: (1) increased access to emergency livelihood support; and (2) increased access to immediate needs including shelter. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.