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Nargis reconstruction storm shelters

Project completed

The access to formal education in the Cyclone Nargis affected Delta of Myanmar is improved through the provision of permanent School/Storm Shelters emphasizing on primary education and a “safe heaven” for communities in case of natural disasters. Outcomes: (1) Improved access to formal education is established and education services are provided in the reconstructed buildings. School attendance has increased. (2) Where a school is rebuilt the community has access to a safe storm shelter in case of disaster. School communities are knowledgeable in disaster preparedness and response.

Country/region Topic Period Budget
Myanmar
Education
Emergency Relief and Protection
Primary education
Reconstruction and rehabilitation (till 2016)
Material relief assistance
15.03.2010 - 31.12.2011
 CHF  1’062’000
The project in brief
Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Credit area Humanitarian aid
Project partners Contract partner
  • Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit


Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF    1’062’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF    1’246’815
Project phases Phase 5 01.01.2011 - 31.10.2014   (Completed)

Phase 3 15.03.2010 - 31.12.2011   (Completed)

  • Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EDUCATION
    RECONSTRUCTION RELIEF & REHABILITATION
    EMERGENCY RESPONSE
    Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation
    Primary education
    Reconstruction relief and rehabilitation
    Material relief assistance and services
    Type of support Official development assistance (ODA)
    Type of collaboration Bilateral cooperation
    Finance type Aid grant
    Aid Type Project and programme contribution
    Tied/untied aid Untied aid
    Project number

    7F06922

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Last update 29.07.2025