Delivering rice in boats to the delta area.
Myanmar (MNN) ― Farmers in Myanmar need to plant their crops by the end of July, and Vision Beyond Borders is going to help. Its contact in Myanmar is purchasing $90,000 worth of rice seedlings so the crops can be planted in time.
If the farmers do not get the seedlings in time, the contact
said, "It will be too late, and this will even make [it] harder next year for
them as this is their only way of making their living."
The farmers are determined to press on, but they face serious challenges. Cyclone Nargis killed more of the women and children than the men, and the loss of family members will make farming more difficult. Also, much farmland has been flooded, and the farmers must plant at higher elevations.
Another Vision Beyond Borders contact in Myanmar plans to build at least four children's homes that will house 100 children each. The contact was able to purchase the land for these homes with $50,000 of donated funds. The fencing wall around the worksite has already begun to go up. The homes will be located near a school and a hospital.
A current children's home is also being expanded with the addition of a new dormitory. 60,000-80,000 children were orphaned by Cyclone Nargis.
Vision Beyond Borders teams have also distributed rice, oil, blankets, medicine, school supplies, and water purification resources to cyclone survivors.
Some churches have been inspired to fund the construction of a children's home and sponsor the children living there. Church members may also have the opportunity to travel to Myanmar with Vision Beyond Borders and visit the home they sponsor. Click here if you are interested in child sponsorship.
