Category: Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Risk Reduction Projects

Myanmar Earthquake Relief

On 28 March 2025, at 12:50 local time, Myanmar was struck by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake. The epicenter, located at a depth of 10 km, was approximately 16 km north-northwest of Sagaing City and 19 km northwest of Mandalay City, Myanmar’s second-largest city. Following the initial quake, Myanmar has experienced at least 13 aftershocks, ranging in magnitude from 4.3 to 6.7. As of 30 March, the military government said the death toll had reached 1,700, with 3,400 individuals injured and over 300 people reported missing. The UN has stated that hospitals in the most severely affected regions of Myanmar are struggling to meet urgent medical needs. Additionally, some residents expressed concerns about the lack of government assistance and the

Conservation Agriculture-based Climate Resilient Food Security Project

Project Name Conservation Agriculture-based Climate Resilient Food Security Project Project Location Ethiopia Project Natures Livelihood Development Creation Care Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Risk Reduction Project Objectives Increasing food security and climate-resilient crop production as well as providing livelihoods for smallholder farmers: Through capacity building and support, so that they may increase their adoption of conservation agriculture; Through mobilising and organising, especially into gender-equitable learning groups. Beneficiaries Vulnerable smallholder farmers No. of Beneficiaries Approx. 1,250 Key Activities Establish Farmers’ Field School: providing farmers with training on topics such as farm management and farm record keeping. Organise Farmers’ Field Days: church mobilisation, sensitisation and targeting on climate adaptation strategies, food security situational analysis, exposure visits about conservation agriculture. Training on

Assistance to Myanmar Refugees

Myanmar has long been suffering from internal conflicts, and the Kachin State in the north has become a critical conflict zone between the military junta and the ethnic militias. Recently, the conflict has spread throughout the state, with airstrikes bombing many areas, forcing over 100,000 civilians to flee their homes and become internally displaced persons in Kachin state. You might go to a reliable place like a hospital or police station; meanwhile, villagers in Kachin State face increasingly dire situations, flocking to churches for shelter. ‘Three days ago, I gave birth to my child, and my body hadn’t fully recovered when suddenly there was a massive explosion. Soon, the entire village was engulfed in flames. To escape the

Rural Development Project in Mon State, Myanmar

Project Name Rural Development Project in Mon State, Myanmar Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Peace and Reconciliation Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Risk Reduction Project Objectives Promote the integral development of children and youth, focusing on their physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being in target communities. Bring hope to the community, particularly to the younger generation during times of conflict. Beneficiaries Community members including children and teachers, field leaders, youths No. of Beneficiaries 831 Key Activities Children’s Education: 150 students receiving education allowances for stationery and books, and covering the salaries of 3 teachers. Youth Development: integral development training, living allowances for youths, and leadership training. Health: health workshops, medical support, and counselling workshops. Income

Rural Development Project in Karen State, Myanmar

Project Name Rural Development Project in Karen State, Myanmar Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Peace and Reconciliation Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Risk Reduction Project Objectives Improve the living standards of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the target areas through house repairs, community farms, income-generating activities (IGA), and animal husbandry training. Secure learning opportunities for the children and youth from poor families by providing education sponsorship and skill training. Beneficiaries Community members including children and teachers, field leaders, youths No. of Beneficiaries 1,276 Key Activities House Repairing: 8 IDP houses refurbished Economic Development: IGA for women; vocational training for youth Farming and Husbandry: Sustainable farming training; provision of seeds; livestock given to 10 IDP families

PARIBARTAN – Climate change adaptation and transforming gender relationships in Patuakhali district, Bangladesh

Project Name PARIBARTAN – Climate change adaptation and transforming gender relationships in Patuakhali district, Bangladesh Project Location Bangladesh Project Natures Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Risk Reduction Livelihood Development Project Objectives Empowering communities to enhance their ability to resist disaster risks and climate change. Reducing gender-based violence and promoting gender equality through the practice of the Transforming Masculinities approach. Promoting climate-adaptive agricultural techniques and training to increase livelihood options. Beneficiaries Community members in 123 villages in the Kalapara region, including members of minority religious groups within the most vulnerable groups (such as farmers, fishermen, temporary workers, children, victims and survivors of gender-based violence, and people with disabilities) No. of Beneficiaries 3,815 Key Activities With the support of the local

ASSISTANCE TO UKRAINIAN REFUGEES

第二階段援助（2022年5月12日更新）俄烏戰爭已經進行超過兩個月，聯合國於5月11日發表數據，指烏克蘭的傷亡人數，截至5月10日，已達7,256人（其中3,496人死亡，3,760人受傷）；另有超過590萬人逃離國境。難民主要逃往波蘭、斯洛伐克、匈牙利、羅馬尼亞等地。在戰爭爆發之初，施達已經撥款約港幣24萬元支持夥伴到波蘭及烏克蘭邊界，為難民提供援助。可惜戰事尚未平息，難民的需要刻不容緩。因此，我們已再撥款約港幣78萬元，支持另一個夥伴機構，到烏克蘭、波蘭、斯洛伐克三地為難民提供援助。是次項目，除了支援境外難民，亦會援助境內流徙人士，他們同樣面對難以找到食物，欠缺藥物和醫療設備等困境。項目詳情波蘭及斯洛伐克：協助難民解決住宿問題、幫助難民取得政府援助、設立熱線提供資訊、財政援助、為收容難民家庭提供支援、開展教育工作幫助難民融入當地社區。烏克蘭：派發糧食及其他物資、現金、提供心理輔導，以及向4間診所或醫院派發藥物及醫療物資。網上奉獻第一階段援助 2022年2月24日，俄羅斯正式對烏克蘭發動軍事行動，由最初北、東、南三方發動攻擊，至今戰火已經蔓延全國。聯合國難民署指出，自俄烏戰爭爆發，截至3月下旬已有350多萬人逃離家園，而傷亡人數多達2,000以上（3月21日的數字）。國內大量民用設施遭到破壞，造成斷水斷電的情況，醫院服務面臨持續停電，人民要同時面對戰爭和新冠肺炎的威脅。由戰爭開始，大量平民往西到鄰近國家避難，其中以波蘭收容難民數目最多。由聯合國難民署發放的數據顯示，截至3月21日，該國已經接收超過200萬名難民，華沙、克拉科夫等大城市收容能力亦開始見頂，需要疏導人潮。施達夥伴在3月1日已經抵達波蘭及烏克蘭邊界為難民提供人道救援物資、健康衛生服務，以及心理和情緒支援。夥伴在波蘭，亦為收容難民的家庭提供支援，例如派發生活必需品，又在收容中心設立資訊站，為逃亡至當地的烏克蘭人提供服務，以及財政援助等。施達決定撥款約港幣$24萬，支持海外夥伴為逃難人民提供醫療協助。我們呼籲大家祈禱讓烏克蘭人能平安地逃離戰區，並求主幫助不同機構能盡快順利開展救援工作。項目詳情施達夥伴在烏克蘭邊境及波蘭，向難民提供毛毯、保暖衣、日常衛生物資、情緒支援、金錢援助、設立資訊站。網上奉獻橫額照片：© Jana Čavojská 奉獻方法（請註明：烏克蘭緊急救援工作）如籌得奉獻金額超出以上資助撥款，餘款將撥入本會設立的「緊急救援及災前預防儲備金」，以助我們日後迅速回應各地的災難，減輕災難對社區的影響。

Kalyanpur Disaster Risk Management & Resilience Project in Bihar, India (2nd Phase)

Project Name Kalyanpur Disaster Risk Management & Resilience Project in Bihar, India (2nd Phase) Project Location India Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Risk Reduction Project Objectives Build disaster-resilient communities in flood-affected areas of three panchayats in Kalyanpur Block Beneficiaries Impoverished communities, students and farmers affected by natural disasters No. of Beneficiaries Approx. 2,355 Key Activities Conduct capacity-building training on disaster risk reduction (DRR) for the members of the Disaster Management Committee (DMC). Provide training for task forces and conduct mock drills. Provide farmer training programmes in the village, panchayat and block levels. Strengthen Self-Help Group (SHG) members’ skills and capacity for income generation. Conduct exposure visits for farmers to learn improved agricultural methods.