MANILA, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has contracted a civil society organization in Thailand to implement a project that aims to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable migrants in Thailand, according to a video released Thursday.

The Manila-based bank said the COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges for migrant workers in Thailand, who faced health risks and economic and social hardships.

The ADB contracted Raks Thai Foundation to implement the project focusing on 10 migrant communities in Samut Sakhon, Chonburi, and Rayong -- home to significant migrant populations engaged in different industries, such as fisheries and seafood processing.

The project is part of the technical assistance on mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 funded by China, Japan, and South Korea.

Through the project, the ADB said the migrant communities developed prevention plans focusing on awareness raising, ensuring access to health services, and addressing the economic impacts of the pandemic.

The ADB added the project provided essential support, including food and water, to those unable to work. Survival kits were also distributed to individuals infected with COVID-19, detainees, people in high-risk areas, pregnant women, children, the unemployed, and people with reduced income.

Jobless and unemployed migrants whose livelihoods had been affected by COVID-19 were given life skills and occupational training.

From April 2022 to March 2023, 2,757 migrant workers have been reached and supported through providing basic needs and in-kind assistance, an information campaign on COVID-19 awareness, and training on social protection, life skills, and livelihood, the ADB said. Enditem

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