Author: CEDAR Fund

LETTER FROM CEDAR | JUL 2025

Dear CEDAR friends and supporters, July marks the beginning of a new ministry year for CEDAR. Reflecting on the past year fills my heart with gratitude. Responding to the needs of a world marked by turmoil, our humanitarian relief and community development work has continued to grow. This is possible only by God’s grace and provision and your faithful support. The United Nations described the current state of global disorder as a ‘polycrisis’ — a convergence of ecological, social, economic and political crises, each compounding the impacts of the other and triggering a domino effect of disasters. Recent budget cuts by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have brought many global programmes in education, healthcare and

Relief for Internally Displaced Families in Myanmar

In Myanmar, more than 380 internally displaced families have sought refuge at the Kachin State Lisu Christian Council (KLCC) due to armed conflict and instability. Due to overcrowding, KLCC has established five informal refugee camp sites near Myitkyina to accommodate these families. Three of the camp sites were generously provided by Christian landowners, while the other two are privately owned, where displaced families must pay rent or risk eviction. Although they have shelter, the camp sites lack clean water and sanitation facilities, endangering the residents’ health. Across all five camp sites, there are only eight wells and six toilets; two camp sites have no toilets at all, forcing residents to defecate outdoors. This not only increases the risk

Relief Project for Refugees from Myanmar in Thailand

Project Name Relief Project for Refugees from Myanmar in Thailand Project Location Thailand Myanmar Project Natures Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Risk Reduction Project Objectives Provide short-term relief to Myanmar refugees in Thailand through church networks. Beneficiaries Refugee households from Myanmar residing in Thailand No. of Beneficiaries 30 Households (114 individuals) Key Activities Distribute food items, including rice, instant noodles, canned fish, cooking oil, salt, seasoning, and dried chilli.• Support with non-food items, including blankets, mattresses, bed sheets, pillows, mosquito nets, electric cookers & pans, plates, cups, spoons, knives & school learning supplies. Project Period May 2025 to Jul 2025 Expenses Approx. HK$73,205 Donate Now Partner Information Partner Name Thai-Lahu Foundation (TLF) Year of establishment 2001 The Year Our

Project for Stateless People in Tak Province in Thailand

Project Name Project for Stateless People in Tak Province in Thailand Project Location Thailand Project Natures Church and Community Mobilisation Advocacy Project Objectives Improve the quality of life for 1,500 stateless people by assisting them in getting identity cards in one year; Mobilise local churches in project villages to reach out to the stateless people in their communities. Beneficiaries Stateless people in project villages who are eligible for citizenship, including 194 people with disabilities (PWD): 365 children & youth 109 elderly 1,026 adults No. of Beneficiaries 12,059 Key Activities Advocacy on Citizenship: Organise five village workshops in collaboration with district staff to deliver information on ID card applications; Engage volunteers to conduct community outreach, assist with applications, and

Myanmar Earthquake Relief

Stage 2 of relief aid (updated on 3 Jul 2025) A powerful earthquake struck central Myanmar on 28 Mar 2025, severely devastating Mandalay and Sagaing cities and leaving over 500,000 people displaced to date. From April to May this year, CEDAR launched the first phase of emergency relief, providing food, clean water and daily essentials to 1,000 affected households. However, many villages remain without adequate assistance. Residents are still living in damaged or makeshift shelters, lacking access to clean water and basic sanitation. With the rainy season approaching, the risk of disease spreading is rising rapidly. In response, we are allocating an additional US$99,890 (approx. HK$787,133) to work with our Myanmar partner, Fullmoon Family Foundation (FMFF), and local

Empowering Climate Migrants in Kathmandu Urban Squatters

Project Name Empowering Climate Migrants in Kathmandu Urban Squatters Project Location Nepal Project Natures Children and Youth Development Creation Care Urban and Rural Development Project Objectives To alleviate heath, WAter, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) deprivation among communities in the settlement. To enhance financial stability and child nutrition in climate migrant households. Beneficiaries Households of Climate Migrants from Dalit and marginalised communities No. of Beneficiaries Approx. 500 Key Activities WASH Rehabilitate non-operational drinking water points, set up hand washing facilities & install community bins for waste segregation; Train community leaders on the maintenance and operation of community WASH facilities, Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction; Set up and mobilise girl adolescent clubs to promote hygiene practices in the