Rice is being distributed to community members. Each person received 2.1 kilograms – about four and a half pounds – of rice. Photo: CWS
Monsoon flooding across eight states in Myanmar has displaced more than 422,000 people since last month. Among those affected are residents of 14 communities that participate in CWS programs.
On Wednesday 17th August 2016, CWS relief efforts began with the distribution of rice for about 1,000 people across five communities.