Myanmar: In Hainggyi Island, villagers more prepared to face disaster

Than Htike Oo reports how the citizens of the Hainggyi Island feel more prepare to face natural disasters thanks to World Vision's help, which 'strengthened their infrastructure and communications and improved organisation.'

He also highlights how 'the village has formed committees for information, safety and rescue, first aid, and administration for disasters' and to better prepare the community to face a potential disasters.

“World Vision Myanmar gave us a telephone, radios and a loudspeaker, and built a bridge and a road. They also trained us in disaster risk reduction (DRR),” said U Nyunt Thaung, a village leader.