More than 3 million people in Vietnam are homeless. CARE also hopes to distribute corrugated iron for rebuilding houses to 2,500 families in An Giang and Kien Giang provinces. The loss or damage to their homes is one of the biggest worries for families, because of the high cost of building materials. The organization is seeking funds to help get schools and health centers working again. CARE has plans to assist with the long-term recovery and security of the affected provinces and districts by providing equipment and training in the use of Geographical Information Systems for flood mapping, in order to lessen the effects of flooding in the future, says Klynman.
Makeshift shelters offer refuge to flood victims.
CARE worked in Vietnam from 1954 to 1975 providing food, vocational training and medical programs. CARE returned to Vietnam in May 1990 and received official government recognition in April 1991. CARE has responded to natural disasters in many parts of the country during the last decade. CARE works with local partners in emergency response activities, following through on its programs by monitoring the distribution of its items and evaluating project results. CARE's development projects focus on agriculture and natural resources development, small-enterprise development, health and emergency assistance.