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with freshly-grown produce, yet their wages often leave little room for necessities many Canadians take for granted %u2014 essentials such as bodywash, deodorant, and toothpaste.Building on a project launched last year, ADRA partnered once again with the Migrant Worker Ministry in Orono, Ontario, along with St. Saviour%u2019s Anglican Church and the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Bowmanville. In a mutual effort, care packages filled with hygiene essentials were distributed and packed into durable backpacks that serve as a practical tool for the workers.Beyond meeting their physical needs, ADRA and the churches also hosted dinners to thank these workers for their valuable contributions and to send them off with dignity and gratitude before they return home to their families. These gatherings offered a moment and atmosphere of fellowship, recognition, and warmth for a group too often overlooked despite their essential role in the agricultural sector.Thanks to the generosity of donors, migrant workers in Orono not only received essential items but also experienced a heartfelt reminder that their work matters and that they are valued. Donor support makes it possible to meet physical needs while offering dignity, gratitude, and compassion to those who help bring fresh food to communities across Canada.On March 28, 2025, a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar near Mandalay, causing widespread devastation for the nearby populations. The epicenter was just 17 kilometers from the city, and tremors were felt across the country, reaching as far as Thailand.Thousands of families in Mandalay and Sagaing Regions suddenly found themselves without homes, belongings, or any sense of stability. Communities were shaken both physically and emotionally.%u201cWhen the second quake struck, fire burst from the center of our house,%u201d said a 33-year-old mother. %u201cEverything burned. I%u2019ve never seen anything like it in my life.%u201dIn the days that followed, ADRA Myanmar joined local and international partners in providing emergency relief. Alongside critical psychological support to help people process the heavy trauma that the catastrophe caused, ADRA provided financial assistance so families could address their most urgent needs %u2014 whether purchasing household items, covering temporary shelter costs, or managing daily expenses while staying with relatives or in shared spaces.%u201cThis support helps us buy what we truly need. We%u2019re now living in someone else%u2019s yard, but with this assistance, we can start preparing for our own shelter. We are truly grateful,%u201d a recipient said.Because of generous donations, families in Myanmar were able to meet urgent and essential needs quickly in the days after the disaster, taking the first steps toward rebuilding their lives after suchterrible devastation. One recipient shared, %u201cWe are so thankful to the donors who made this possible. Your kindness brings hope to families like ours.%u201d Your compassion brings hope in the midst of devastation.EMERGENCY RELIEFIN MYANMAR