Project Objective
The objective of the project is to develop a community-based, replicable model to strengthen local capacities for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation through the development of community adaptation plans and the introduction of inclusive early warning systems and evacuation plans.
(Maps allocation will be updated the first quarter of 2022)
Project Area
The project will be implemented in the hazard prone areas of Rakhine, specifically in Sittwe, Ponnagyun, Pauktaw, Rathedaung and Myebon Townships. Those townships are situated in south western part of Rakhine. Three villages from Sittwe and 9 villages from Ponnagyun township will be intervened with the all project activities as indicated in section 7.
The following table provides an overview of the intended target villages:
| Township | Village Tract | Village | Est Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponnagyun | Kyauk Seik | Kyauk Seik | 2.029 |
| Ponnagyun | Tan Zwei | Tan Zwei | 721 |
| Ponnagyun | Kha Maung Taw | Kha Maung Taw | 513 |
| Ponnagyun | Tan Zwei | Min Kan | 584 |
| Ponnagyun | Ku Lar Chaung | Ku Lar Chaung | 1.911 |
| Ponnagyun | Sa Par Htar | Sa Par Htar | 2.900 |
| Ponnagyun | Kyein Chaung | Kyein Chaung (Rakhine) | 1.012 |
| Ponnagyun | Met Ka Lar Kya | Met Ka Lar Kya | 850 |
| Ponnagyun | Nat Seik | Nat Seik | 1.180 |
| Sittwe | Kyay Taw | Kyay Taw Ywar Ma | 910 |
| Sittwe | Kyay Taw | Kyay Taw Paik Seik | 2.227 |
| Sittwe | Kyay Taw | Pyi Taw Thar | 1.300 |
| TOTAL | 16.137 |
