PROJECTS

Women's Micro-Finance

Many women lack the capital needed to restart small businesses like convenience shops and vegetable stands. Samaritan's Purse is helping these women resume their livelihoods and create a secure source of income for their families. Staff visits the 200 women enrolled in the program each month to provide business training and encouragement.

School Construction
More than 4,000 schools were destroyed or damaged, and 1255 completely collapsed during Cyclone Nargis. Samaritan’s Purse is addressing this need by constructing and supplying desks, chairs, and blackboards to three schools in Pyapon. About 1,500 students will now be able to learn in a new school building. A fourth school in Pathein is currently under construction.

Water Security and Sanitation
Even though a year has passed since the cyclone, water and sanitation needs remain an urgent concern in the delta's remote villages. Samaritan's Purse rehabilitated ponds and installed water treatment systems immediately after the disaster. We are now expanding our efforts by constructing 20 borehole wells, five rain-collection water tanks, and 300 latrines in 20 villages in Bogale. Staff are also providing health and hygiene education to the more than 7,500 people who will benefit from this project.

Medical Clinic Construction
About 600 health facilities were destroyed or damaged during the cyclone. In response, Samaritan’s Purse is constructing a clinic in Pyapon, specifically equipped to address the needs of pregnant women. A midwife will provide routine check-ups to ensure that mothers do not have to travel long distances to receive proper care. The clinic will also provide basic medical care for the community, benefiting more than 6,000 families.