 FAO Component of the Consolidated Appeals 2010The Consolidated Appeal Process (CAP) provides life-saving and time-critical support to millions of crisis-affected men, women and children around the world. Three quarters of these people live in rural areas and depend mainly on agriculture for...  Myanmar Post-Nargis Recovery and Preparedness Plan Prioritized Action PlanIn May 2008, Myanmar faced its most devastating natural disaster on record when Cyclone Nargis struck the Ayeyarwady Delta. The 200 km/hr winds, heavy rains and 12-foot storm surge caused shattering losses. More than 140 000 people died and 95... Lao People's Democratic Republic: Flash Appeal 2009On 29 September 2009, Typhoon Ketsana struck southern provinces of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR). The resulting floods and landslides affected some 170 000 people in Attapeu, Champassack, Saravan, Savannakhet and Sekong Provinces – home... The Philippines: Flash Appeal 2009Tropical Storm Ketsana struck the Philippines on 26 September 2009, causing the worst flooding to sweep the capital and surrounding regions in over 40 years. With soils already saturated with monsoon rains, including three previous typhoons, the... Burkina Faso: Flash Appeal 2009Living conditions for the majority of the inhabitants of Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, have been worsening considerably over the past two years, linked to the increasing number of people moving from rural areas to the city and higher than...
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