The Australian Government will provide extra humanitarian relief supplies to those displaced by flooding and landslides in Myanmar following Cyclone Komen, according to an Aug. 9 press release.
In partnership with the Myanmar government, Australian non-government organisations and the United Nations, Australia will provide family kits comprising kitchen sets, bedding, clothing, mosquito nets, hygiene kits and school supplies.
This assistance builds on the $2 million package announced on 5 August and brings Australia’s total contribution to $3 million in response to a request from the Myanmar government.
Australia will work with Save the Children, CARE Australia and UN partners to provide 300,000 people with temporary shelter, safe drinking water and health care. We are also supporting emergency reproductive health services for those impacted by the natural disaster.
The Australian government says it will continue to work closely with the Myanmar government and partners to ensure that our humanitarian assistance is meeting the needs of the most affected communities.