Tai Po Fire Emergency Response
A Thread of Hope after the Earthquake
Zin is a 30-year-old widow and mother of a 2-year-old daughter. She supports not only her young child, but also her grandmother and aunt.
Before the earthquake struck Myanmar, Zin worked as a daily labourer in a weaving business. She earned only about HK$30 per day, and her work was often interrupted by frequent power cuts in town, making her income unstable.
In the middle of this struggle, an earthquake severely damaged Zin’s home. Since the house was no longer safe, the family moved into a temporary shelter for eight months. Zin never stopped working to cover her family’s other needs. Eventually, they repaired their home and were able to move back.
When World Vision launched its recovery programme to help families restart their livelihoods, Zin saw a glimmer of hope. Drawing on her existing skills, she proposed starting her own thread-winding business, this time using a machine instead of doing it manually.
With around HK$3,300 as livelihood support, Zin was able to buy a thread-winding machine and start her own business, which enabled her to work from home.
"I now earn HK$60-70 a day, and even more when demand is high," Zin says with a smile. Having her own business has enabled her to better support her loved ones while spending more time caring for her daughter.
In the Mandalay Region, where a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 28 March 2025, affected families are rebuilding their lives one year after the disaster with support from World Vision. As of 18 March 2026, World Vision has provided livelihood assistance to 1,645 families, helping them rebuild their businesses and restore long term stability. This followed a two day technical training session designed to help vulnerable families develop business plans and increase their income for long-term recovery. Our life-saving relief and recovery support has reached 581,269 people, including 194,784 children.
