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One year after Myanmar cyclone, upcoming farming season critical for recovery

One year after Cyclone Nargis devastated Myanmar, international aid organization World Vision says that much still needs to be accomplished to restore livelihoods, and the upcoming farming season is critical for the country’s continued recovery.
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11/09/2010New government of Myanmar should prioritize child well-being
4/30/2009One year after Cyclone, upcoming farming season critical for recovery
11/20/2008National Geographic Adventure honors World Vision aid worker ...
08/01/2008Myanmar three months later: Children still at high risk
07/18/2008New report on Myanmar cyclone aftermath highlights urgent need ...
06/02/2008Myanmar one month later: Delta communities surviving on resilience
05/25/2008World Vision hopes commitments will turn to action for the cyclone survivors
05/21/2008World Vision response in Myanmar bolstered by additional staff, supplies
05/20/2008“Compassion fatigue”:Is it affecting China, Myanmar donations?
05/15/2008Half a million children affected by cyclone, aid agency warns
05/14/2008As Asia reels from twin disasters, World Vision expands response
05/11/2008Crisis in Myanmar relief camps: Mass exodus sets stage for public health emergency
05/09/2008Gates Foundation awards $1 million to World Vision for emergency relief ...
05/08/2008Devastated children in Myanmar face special threats after cyclone
05/05/2008World Vision responding to devastating cyclone in Myanmar



World Vision staff help provide much-needed water to cyclone survivors.
World Vision staff help provide much-needed water to cyclone survivors. Photo ©2008/World Vision

World Vision staff and volunteers remove trees that block some main roads.
World Vision staff and volunteers remove trees that block some main roads. Photo ©2008/World Vision

A displaced man and his children wait for relief.
A displaced man and his children wait for relief. Photo ©2008/World Vision

Yangon, the country's largest city, is a state-declared disaster zone.
Yangon — the country’s largest city — is a state-declared disaster zone. Photo ©2008/World Vision

World Vision estimates that up to 2 million people may be affected by the cyclone.
World Vision estimates that up to 2 million people may be affected by the cyclone. Photo ©2008/World Vision

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