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

Source(s): Myanmar Times, the - Myanmar Consolidated Media Co. Ltd
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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.

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Themes Civil Society/NGOs Community-based DRR Disaster risk management
Country and region Myanmar
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