SALT the most vital ingredient in all of our cooking cost very little money to buy. Up in the Wa Region (One of the ethnic groups from Burma), Shan State, and border with China, salt plays even more important roles for the farmers.
The following story comes from Ywin Shin village in Shan State; here a family man tells of how two bags of salt brings joy to the whole family.
When ADRA Myanmar with the help of funding from...
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Farewell and Welcome
Thailand,
Others, Tuesday, 03 April 2007 11:25
ADRA Thailand farewell Greg and Alison after serving in the country for nearly six years. At the same time the team welcome Brendon and Esther Irvine to continue the good work. ...
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Jakarta Flood Response
Indonesia,
Floods, Tuesday, 20 February 2007 11:26
February 15, 2007
Jakarta flood response update:
General situation:
Jakarta Floods have receded in almost all areas which were previously under water. Though the water table in the drainage system is still high, it is not in immediate danger of overflowing at this time. Rains still threaten as the rainy season continues. However, in spite of the threat, people are going about their business of cleaning up their ho...
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Royal visit
Indonesia,
Others, Tuesday, 13 February 2007 09:48
Queen Sofia of Spain visits ADRA project on Nias Island
Since February, 2006 ADRA Indonesia has implemented a Water-Sanitation Project in 10 villages in Idanogawo and Bawolato subdistricts on the Island of Nias, North Sumatera Province, Indonesia. The project was funded with the support of ADRA Spain and by the Fondacion Reina Sofia (Queen Sofia Foundation) and AECI Agencia Espanol de Cooperacion International (Spanish Agency for Int...
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Jakarta Flood Response
Indonesia,
Floods, Friday, 09 February 2007 09:32
General Situation:
Many areas of JKT are still flooded, and rains are continuing and expected through the week. Death toll is rising to the latest numbers of 22 persons officially according to UN Reports (based on local Indonesian disaster response coordination department). The Total number of IDPs is: 287,498. In West Jakarta where ADRA is working the total IDPS is 23,267 and in East Jakarta where ADRA is working the total IDPs is ...
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Tsunami 