The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) has announced that it will provide appropriate, equitable assistance to groups involved in the rice and crop value chain in the earthquake-hit areas after assessing their needs.
The MRF will carry out the process of transitioning from emergency relief operations to rehabilitation operations starting May 1. In this transition, priority will be given to assisting those, who are involved in rice and crop chain, as well as providing assistance to agricultural organizations and families of departmental personnel, the announcement said.
The announcement also said that the MRF will also work together with government departments, local and international organizations in the rehabilitation process. The MRF Operation AID (Action in Disaster) program was launched on April 1 to provide relief and assistance to earthquake-affected areas in central Myanmar including Nay Pyi Taw and regions of Mandalay and Sagaing and southern Shan State.
The Myanmar Rice Federation has established a fund of 15 billion kyats and has carried out relief and rescue operations, food distribution and volunteer assistance activities with the contributions of its members and well-wishers. The Myanmar Rice Federation has also invited those who would like to cooperate in the ongoing rehabilitation activities of the MRF Operation AID program.
