Hmar

To the folk who have responded to my blog who are Hmar:

I visited NE India at the invitation of a local organization to assess the impact of the 'mautam' on the food security situation of the community as well as assess the capacity of the local organization to further serve their community. The trip was conducted with the goal of identifying an organization that would be a good partner.

The trip was an amazing success in this regard as our impression of our hosts was very strong. We enjoyed our time and were amazed by the resilience of the community as a whole and the many coping mechanisms being implemented to sustain life and livelihood through the disastrous impact of the 'mautam' which was caused by the bamboo tree bloom related rat infestation.

Since returning home I have read reports that the rats have now crossed into Bangladesh and are having similar affects on communities there.

I have been blessed by my time in Manipur (and area) and am thankful for the opportunity.

Kindest Regards,

mde