FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM

The Shan State Refugee Committee–Thai Border (SSRC) has been raising funds through grants and public donations to provide food aid, mainly rice and soya beans, to over 7,000 IDPs/refugees in six camps along the southern Shan State–Thai border.

AGRICULTURE AND LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT

Agriculture projects are implemented in 5 IDP camps and 1 refugee camp. There is very little cultivable land in the camps, due to their hill-top locations and shortage of water, but some shortterm crops (mushrooms, vegetables, ground nuts, soybeans) and long-term crops (coffee and avocado) are currently being grown.

SSRC has been providing technical support by liaising closely with experienced local farmers, and agricultural professors to assist in skills sharing and monitoring of projects.

CAMP MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

The SSRC’s Camp Committee Representatives have been overseeing daily operations, livelihood development and overall well-being and security in each camp. SSRC provides annual workshops and trainings (based on the needs of the camp committee members and the emerging situation), to camp representatives in order to strengthen and enhance their capacity in managing the camps and protecting and promoting the rights of their communities.