ReliefWeb: ECUADOR: Drought in Ecuador Ecuador’s southern region has gone for months without rain, particularly in the province of Loja. A government estimation made in May indicated that more than 5,000 hectares have been affected by scarce production levels and plants with stunted growth, while 1,370 hectares of corn were completely lost. As a result the Ecuadorian Red Cross coordinated with the governmental authorities to complete a detailed assessment and select areas to support with food parcels and community trainings on alternative measures to alleviate the main effects of lost crops. During the period covered by the current operation update, the National Society has reached 1,022 families with the first delivery of one-month food parcels, completed a beneficiary satisfaction survey on the distribution, and is now organizing a second delivery. Additionally, the National Society started its work on community health, with over 33 visits completed by community leaders and volunteers, and finalized the organization of educational activities for alternative planting and livestock care techniques. (DREF via Reliefweb) Diseminación cortesía de WFP/PMA
Posted on: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 17:02:22 +0000
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