Nargis

One year after Cyclone Nargis, more than 500,000 people, including 200,000 children, are still living in makeshift shelters

One year after Myanmar cyclone, international support still critical, UN says

1 May 2009
Marking the one year anniversary since Cyclone Nargis devastated much of Myanmar, the United Nations is reviewing an impressive life-saving effort but also pointing to the equally daunting work, and requisite support, needed to rebuild.
Clean-up efforts in the wake of storm devatation.

Myanmar: UN launches post-cyclone recovery plan

9 February 2009
Speaking at the launch of a plan to rebuild the lives of millions in Myanmar affected by last year’s Cyclone Nargis, the top United Nations official to the region today stressed that strong foundations need to be in place to move beyond emergency relief to restoring economies and social services.