Avoda has been distributing food to those in need since 2020, reaching over 69,640 individuals to date.
The civil war in Myanmar has triggered an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, forcing hundreds of thousands of Burmese to flee for their lives.
Many of these refugees now find themselves in dire conditions along the Thai-Myanmar border, grappling with extreme poverty and hunger due to their illegal status, which prevents them from seeking legal employment or earning income. Furthermore, the situation has been exacerbated by flooding and the COVID-19 pandemic, which have made the crisis even more severe. In these challenging circumstances, Avoda has played a crucial role in providing assistance to those affected. The organization is dedicated to alleviating suffering and enhancing recovery opportunities for the displaced Burmese people enduring these hardships.
Timeline of Food Aid Distribution
2020: Initial Response to COVID-19
In response to the crisis, Avoda provided food aid to those affected by the pandemic across five key areas:
1. Northern of Thailand. Wiang Kaen, Chiang Rai
2. Mae Sot District
3. Pong Daeng Sub-district, Tak
4. Khlong Toei District, Bangkok
5. Tay Muang District, PhangNga
Overall, Avoda distributed essential relief supplies to 3,055 individuals impacted by COVID-19 in these areas.
2021: Flood Relief for Karen Communities
Avoda extended its support to Karen communities affected by flooding in Maesot. We provided food aid to 2,500 individuals through relief packages.
2022:Flood and Refugee Assistance
Avoda expanded its efforts to assist flood victims in Mueang Tak District and Burmese refugees at the Thai-Myanmar border. We delivered aid to a total of 33,325 individuals, addressing both flood and refugee needs.
2024: Ongoing Relief Efforts
Despite numerous challenges, Avoda's dedicated team continued its relief efforts in 2024 till now, we had distributed thousands of relief bags, including vital food supplies, benefiting 11,585 individuals.
2023: Continued Support for Burmese Refugees
Our commitment to supporting Burmese refugees continued. We reached out to 19,175 individuals, providing essential food and aid to ensure their survival.
Emergency Nutrition Food Aid
"Pre-cooked Rice Soup with Taurine"
Our pre-cooked rice soup includes dried rice infused with Chaiyah spinach herb or turmeric herb, which helps increase antioxidants and boost the immune system.
It also contains natural mineral salt to maintain the body's water balance. Additionally, it includes dried mushrooms rich in protein and dietary fiber that aid digestion, and chicken that provides high protein to help build muscle. All these ingredients are perfectly blended with taurine.
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Energy Fruit
Our sun-dried bananas are made from bananas purchased directly from local farmers, supporting and generating income for the agricultural community. The bananas are dried using solar energy, ensuring no chemical coatings or added sugars, preserving their natural quality and safety for consumption. Additionally, these sun-dried bananas are highly nutritious, providing a boost of energy and serving as a healthy snack that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. They are an excellent choice for those seeking wholesome, fresh, and natural foods.
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Energy Bar
Energy Bar with Rice Bran, Peanuts, Chaiyah Spinach, and Sun-Dried Bananas – an energy bar made from 100% natural ingredients! Rice bran is rich in dietary fiber, aiding in digestion and bowel movements. Peanuts provide high protein and healthy fats. Chaiyah spinach is packed with antioxidants and calcium to strengthen bones. Sun-dried bananas are a natural energy source, fueling you anytime, anywhere.
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Ginger Powder
With its antioxidants and nutrients, regular consumption of our ginger powder will help improve your health. It is especially beneficial for those who have been displaced or escaped from conflict, as it helps strengthen the immune system and nourish the body, supporting their well-being in challenging environments. Additionally, we are committed to supporting local communities by sourcing ginger from local farmers, which boosts the local economy and ensures that the ginger used in our products is of high quality and safe.
Support Refugee Families: Purchase Nutritious Meals Today
Join Our Mission to Feed the Hungry and Bring Hope
Your purchase of our specially formulated nutritious meal boxes provides critical support to Burmese refugee families along the Thai-Myanmar border. By choosing to purchase, you are directly contributing to the health and well-being of these families, particularly the children who suffer the most from malnutrition
Emergency Nutrition Food Aid: Tailored to meet the nutritional needs and taste preferences of refugee children and adult, ensuring they receive the essential vitamins and minerals they need to grow and thrive.
Why Our Meals Matter
• Nutritious: Each meal is packed with locally sourced ingredients like Maya Spinach Leaves, protein-rich mushrooms, dried chicken, and mineral-rich Himalayan salts.
• Delicious: Crafted to suit the palates of the Burmese Karen people, ensuring that each meal is not only healthy but also enjoyable.
• Convenient: Pre-cooked and ready to eat, our meals solve the problem of limited cooking resources and provide immediate nourishment.
How You Can Help
1. Purchase One-Time Meal Boxes
Make a one-time purchase of our Emergency Nutrition Food Aid meal boxes and provide immediate relief to refugee families
• One-Month Meal Box of Hope: $44
2. Subscribe for Monthly Support
Ensure ongoing support by subscribing to our monthly meal plan. Your recurring donation will sustain a child or an adult with essential nutrition every month.
• Monthly Subscription for a Box of Hope: $44
Testimonials
My name is Tin Aye Ko, and I am 49 years old. I came from Myanmar and now live in Thailand with my family. I am a farmer, and we moved to Thailand in 2019, seeking a better life. Life back in Myanmar was incredibly hard. We often struggled to have enough food, and I couldn't provide for my children every day. They couldn't even attend school because I couldn't afford their school fees or uniforms.
I have six children, and my income was never enough to support us. I had a debt of 30 million kyat, and this forced us to leave everything behind and start over in Thailand. We are living here without legal status and have very few job opportunities. We work hard on the farm, saving every bit we can to pay off our debt.
We are deeply grateful to Avoda Food Aid. Their support has been a lifeline for us. I especially appreciate the dry bananas in the food packs. After a long day of work, those bananas give me the strength to keep going. My family and I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone at Avoda Food Aid for their generosity and support. You have made a real difference in our lives.
My name is Ma Aye Win, and I am 43 years old. I came to Thailand in 2020 with my daughter after my husband passed away that same year. Life was unbearable for us in Myanmar—everything was too expensive, and I struggled to find work. It was too hard to make a living on my own, so I decided to move to Thailand for a fresh start.
Here, I work cutting sugar cane, and my daughter helps me a little. Our earnings are just enough to get by, and I am trying to save money so she can go to school next year, as she has expressed a strong desire to learn.
Sometimes, we face very tough times, but Avoda Food Aid has been a great help. The food they provide is a blessing—my daughter especially loves the snacks, and the rice is enough to keep us going. I want to express my deepest gratitude and hope for your continued good health. Thank you so much for your support.
My name is A. I lived in a small village called Jara, where she deeply loved God and attended worship every week. my life took a tragic turn when my husband and son were conscripted to become soldiers, a fate that befell everyone in the village. Lacking proper training, both of my husband and son died in battle, leaving only my youngest daughter.
As the fighting grew fiercer, Me and the other villagers were forced to flee from the Burmese soldiers. Me and my older sister prepared provisions for their escape, packing enough food for the journey. Before leaving, they gathered to pray for their safety.
The escape was chaotic. As everyone fled in different directions, Me and my sister were separated. With most of their supplies with her sister, Me and my daughter were left with very little food. Overwhelmed with worry for my sister, I prayed fervently for my safety. During their flight, they faced more danger as soldiers threw grenades, forcing them to run again. In her heart, I continued to pray for my sister.
Eventually, Thai soldiers arrived to rescue them at the riverbank, and I managed to board a boat. Yet, I concern for my sister persisted—I had no idea if my sister was alive or dead. I whispered to my daughter, asking to pray for her aunt. The little girl comforted her mother by saying I had been praying all along.
After two days in a refugee camp, My heart leapt with joy when she saw my sister arriving with another group of people. Overwhelmed with relief, Me and her sister decided to stay in Thailand since they had lost their home. I'm now works as a daily laborer, with inconsistent work that leaves my uncertain from day to day.
When aid was distributed, I was deeply grateful and attributed the help to my prayers. I remarked that I had been led to this village just as we needed it, and I'm thank God for the food that was provided. My faith and resilience shone brightly in the midst of my trials.
My name is B. I lived in the village of Tiwa Kloh. One day, someone came running to tell me that my husband had been shot dead by soldiers. Before I could even go to him, the village chief urgently announced that everyone needed to flee. I quickly packed a few clothes and gathered my children, urging them to run with the others out of the village.
As we fled, I prayed silently, asking God to help us escape and keep everyone else safe. By the time we reached the Moei River, it was dark. Those with money hired boats to cross into Thailand, but I had no money, and our food had run out. I hugged my children tightly and gave them water from the river, telling them to pray for a way to open up.
My name is Hla Htay. As a Karen living in Kow Thoo Lei, our peaceful life was shattered when the imperial army came and started shooting at us without warning. They only attacked at night, leaving us terrified and hiding wherever we could—behind mountains, in trenches, anywhere we thought might be safe.
When they found us, they shot without mercy. Some people were injured by gunshots, while others lost their hands or legs due to explosions. There was no safe place in our village. However, I was deeply relieved and surprised when I learned that my aunt had found a place where I could go to school and continue learning.
I am truly grateful to God for this opportunity and praise Him for His grace. Thanks to this, I am now able to attend school and work towards a better future. I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the Avoda Team for supporting our school with food aid. Your help means so much to us. May God bless you all.
My name is Htay Htay Min, and I am 47 years old. I have lived in Thailand since 2004, working as a general laborer. Before my surgery in 2001, I could work well and move freely. But after the operation, I felt like I was a different person.
I lost the ability to move my arm, fingers, mouth, leg, and tongue. I couldn’t work anymore, and my wife was left struggling in a very difficult situation. During the COVID-19 lockdown, our situation became even harder. My wife had to support our family on her own while our children were busy with their studies.
Recently, we received aid from Avoda Food Aid. I am deeply thankful to God and to the Avoda team for their tremendous support. Your help has been a great blessing to us. I pray that God will bless everyone who supports Avoda Aid.
Thank you so much again, and may God bless you all.
My name is Sa Isaac. When I was studying in Myaungmya Ayearwady, the military inflicted terrible suffering on us. They were very harsh, forcing people aged 18 to 35 to join their army. They destroyed our future and our dreams, affecting both boys and girls. If anyone tried to resist, the military would quickly arrest them. One day, a friend told me about a school near the Thailand border. He invited me to join him there.
I asked him if it was safe, and he assured me, "Yes, it’s safe here. This is Karen army land, and they will protect us and fight for us no matter what." His words inspired and motivated me. I then asked my parents for permission to join the Peace River Adventist Seminary School, believing it was the best chance for my future.
By God’s grace, my parents agreed, and now I am here at PRAS. I am grateful to God, my parents, and the Avoda Team for their food aid, which helps us survive. Thank you so much.
My name is Nay Lin Aung, and I am 20 years old. I came to Thailand in 2022 because of the situation in my country. The government there was forcing people to become soldiers, and I didn't want to join. To avoid being drafted, I needed to pay a large sum of money, which I couldn't afford.
So, I decided to move to Thailand. Even here, life has been difficult. I don't speak Thai and don't have any identification, so I am living here illegally. Finding a job has been incredibly hard because of these issues, and right now, I am unemployed.
However, by the grace of God, the Avoda Team has provided me with food aid, which has been a great help. I am truly grateful for this support.
Thank you so much, and may God bless all of you.
My name is Ma Moe Khaing, and I am 52 years old. I live in the village of Tewa Lae in Myawaddy Province. My husband was killed while working on the farm; he was shot dead by Burmese soldiers. I have two daughters.
Because of the troubles in my country, I decided to move to Thailand with my daughters. Thanks to the help of the village headman, my eldest daughter was able to start school. However, my youngest daughter is still too young for school, so I had to leave her with a neighbor while I went to work. Finding stable work has been difficult, and just affording daily food has been a struggle.
Receiving food aid from the Avoda Team was a huge relief for us. The help has been incredibly valuable, and I am very grateful for it.