U Thang’s Story: Agricultural Exposure Trip Benefits Chin-Based Coffee Farmer
“I have had failed attempts in the previous nursery. But, as I ask for answers to my problems from farmers and managers I had the privilege of meeting during the trip, I now can successfully do coffee breeding nursery on my own.”
U Khung Mang’s Story: Corn Planting in Lungkar Supports Livelihoods
My name is U Khung Mang and I currently live in Lungkar village, Resaw Tract, Matupi Township. There are 6 members in my family. One of my children is still in middle school, and the rest work as farmers like me.
U Kawi Yah’s Story: Vulnerable Families Receive Food Rations and Hygiene Kits in Response to COVID-19
In response to COVID-19, and to mitigate risks of a potential outbreak, the local government in Chin State conducted risk assessments and followed national guidelines by imposing strict travel restrictions. In doing so, this caused socio-economic consequences, as it has across the world, critically affecting vulnerable populations and steepening their descent into poverty.
SURE: Farmer Field School (FFS) Training
This month, the MFAT and ADRA New Zealand funded SURE project conducted Farmer Field School (FFS) Training for 75 farmers in 8 project villages.
Daw Daw Uh’s Story: Vulnerable Families Receive Food Rations and Hygiene Kits in Response to COVID-19
In response to COVID-19, and to mitigate risks of a potential outbreak, the local government in Chin State conducted risk assessments and followed national guidelines by imposing strict travel restrictions.
Daw Nuing Kyi’s Story: Weaving Transforms Lives of Female Household in Chin State
“Everything has changed. When I was young, I depended on my parents. But now I am the head of household for my family.”
SURE: Establishing Coffee Nurseries in Keilung
A key activity in the MFAT and ADRA New Zealand funded SURE project has revolved around cultivating community nurseries in target villages such as Lungngo, Sempi, Balei and Vawti by providing technical support and materials to local farmers.
Daw Ngun Cawi’s Story: Supporting Female Headed Households through Savings & Loans Groups
The project has been very effective for us. It is very useful for someone who has no husband, like me.
SURE: Thriving Nurseries
The SURE project has made efforts to develop nurseries in 6 villages. With lockdown and travel restrictions imposed following the outbreak of COVID-19 in Myanmar, it has been impossible to visit the nurseries and monitor their progress.
U Ho Ling’s Story: Life as an Elephant Foot Yam Farmer in the Chin Hills
My name is U Ho Ling and I am 52 years old from Siatalai village in the Chin Hills. I have 11 family members including 6 sons, but not all live here.