Relief for Myanmar Refugees at Sihhmui Camp
MFM, in collaboration with Nations Carey's Patch, recently visited the Sihhmui Refugee Camp to distribute essential supplies. The camp currently hosts 130 refugees, including 45 children and 15 individuals aged 60 and above.
The primary concerns raised by the refugees centered around insufficient food and water storage facilities. Although the neighboring village council provided water, there was a lack of proper storage units. While ZORO (Zo Re-Unification Organization) had supplied rice and other food items a few weeks prior, no further relief had been received this year. The harsh summer conditions in the Sihhmui area, characterized by dry and hot weather compared to other parts of Mizoram, further exacerbated their challenges.Many youths from the camp were engaged in constructing new huts along the Sihhmui approach road, with the camp leader revealing plans for refugees from neighboring villages to relocate to Sihhmui.
MFM Director delivered a brief speech and offered prayers at the camp community hall, receiving words of gratitude from the camp leader and residents. As part of the relief efforts, MFM distributed various items, including 25 bags of rice (45 kg each), Nutrella, cooking oil, dal, biscuits, sanitary pads, bathing soaps, toothpaste, and vegetable seeds (corn, pumpkin, chili, brinjal, etc.). The MFM Relief Project for Myanmar Refugees is actively planning to extend its coverage to more refugees across Mizoram.
Items Distributed:
1) 25 bags of rice (45 kg each)
2) Nutrella (2 bags)
3) Cooking oil (3 parcels)
4) Dal (1 bag)
5) Biscuits (2 parcels)
6) Sanitary Pads (40 packets)
7) Bathing soaps (5 dozens)
8) Toothpaste (2 dozens)
9) Vegetable seeds (Corn, Pumkin, chillie, bringle, etc).
Transportation (One pick up truck and one private cars)
Visiting MFM Team
1) R Vanlalzauva, Director
2) Jacob Chinzah, Communication Manager
3) Zonunmawia, MIS
