Myanmar

Alleviating Poverty Through Food Insecurity Reduction

Food Insecurity Reduction: The overall objective of the project is to contribute to poverty reduction and address the issue of food insecurity for vulnerable households. The project is implemented in 15 villages in Pakokku District of Magway Division located in the central dry zone of Myanmar.  The specific objective of the action is to improve the livelihood of 1,350 most vulnerable households in the target area to enable them to improve their food security. The project intends to address household food shortages and to safeguard the nutritional wellbeing of the identified beneficiaries.  In addition, the project aims to provide an opportunity for the marginalised households to improve their economic status through their participation in a livestock revolving scheme.  Through provision of training in marketable skills targeting the landless, migrant workers and women, it is envisaged that the targeted peopled will be equipped to earn an income from various micro-enterprises and better jobs and have a reliable means to access food. Simultaneously, the project aims to improve the overall health of the community through increased water supply and promotion of health practices.

Labutta Cyclone Relief Phase I

ADRA-UK signed a contract with DFID (the Department for International Development) on Monday, 2 June that will enable ADRA to provide shelter for 30,000 displaced persons. The project is called ‘Labutta Cyclone Relief Phase I’. Valued at £307,000 from DFID with an additional £50,000 from ADRA-UK, the £357,000 programme will run from 4 June for 2 months.

Start Date: 04/06/2008

Duration: 8 weeks

Donors: DFID, ADRA-UK

Beneficiaries: 30,000 direct