World Vision Australia - World Vision Australia

Delivered life-saving assistance to over 347,000 people.
Now working in 15 townships, seven in Yangon and eight in the Delta area.
Food: Distributed food to over 350,000 people.
Water: Provided 40,300 litres of clean drinking water.
Shelter Materials: Provided to 48,000 people.
Water and Sanitation services: Provided to over 88,000 people.
Child Friendly Spaces: 81 currently operating and supporting 10,000 children.

Our expertise

Over 40 years experience working in Myanmar.
More than 600 experienced national staff in country.
Nine international relief specialists.

Our aim

To reach over 338,000 beneficiaries in our six-month emergency phase.
To save lives, reduce suffering, restore livelihoods and rebuild communities in the short and long term.
World Vision’s short-term response will be followed by a rehabilitation and reconstruction phase which could take several years.

Map of Myanmar: From Pacific Disaster Management Information Network

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Wednesday 8 October 2008

World Vision to begin recovery and rehabilitation after reaching over 347,000 people with relief assistance

Cyclone Nargis smashed into Myanmar on 2 May 2008, causing widespread destruction and devastation in Yangon and the Ayeyarwaddy Delta region. The cyclone left 138,000 people dead or missing and 2.4 million people were severely affected by the disaster.

Thanks to the generous support of Australians, World Vision Australia raised over $5.4 million for the disaster response. The funds enabled World Vision teams to provide emergency assistance in the wake of the disaster and will assist with long-term rehabilitation and reconstruction projects which could take several years.


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