By Bernadette Martin | Project Manager
We are grateful for the continuing support of generous donors like you. Below is the latest update from the the World Vision response staff in Thailand:
World Vision Foundation of Thailand (WVFT) has been responding to the Thailand flood disaster, initially in its long-term community development project areas, and later expanding to other areas of need. WVFT completed the emergency relief phase at the beginning of December and immediately launched into the long-term rehabilitation phase which will help children and communities get back on their feet.
EMERGENCY RELIEF PHASE (October – December 2011):
• 76,357 beneficiaries.
- Survival kits - Life jackets - Water filters
- Cleaning kits - Boats - Dolls & toys
- Food packs - Communal kitchens - Paper toilets
- Hygiene kits and products - Drinking water – Books
REHABILITATION PHASE (December 2011 – June 2012):
Target provinces: Chainart, Uthai Thani, Ayutthaya, Bangkok
1. Education – targeting 20 schools in four provinces
- Education kits
- Education facility repair (integrated with Livelihood sector)
- DRR training for teachers and students
2. Disaster Risk Reduction – targeting 20 schools and 20 communities in four provinces
- Preparing evacuation sites for communities (integrated with WASH sector)
- Preparedness training
- DRR materials/tool kits
3. Livelihoods
- Cash for Work for education facility repair – targeting 400 households in 4 provinces
- Agricultural input (commodity vouchers) – targeting 500 farmers in Chainart and Uthai Thani
- Cash for Work for latrines/community cleaning (integrated with WASH sector) – targeting 400 households in Ayutthaya and Bangkok
4. Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
- Latrine/ community cleaning tools
- Water filters – targeting schools in 4 provinces
Thank you for supporting World Vision ! Your assistance makes it possible for us to provide hope to thousands of families who have been affected by this disaster.
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