Myanmar

Cordaid became active in Myanmar in 2008, in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis. Currently, we provide emergency aid and create sustainable livelihoods.

SOME OF OUR KEY RESULTS

WHAT WE DO IN MYANMAR

Humanitarian assistance
We strengthen the resilience of rural and urban populations while responding to humanitarian needs. We use integrated approaches, including emergency planning support, climate-resilient agriculture activities, and improving access to contingency funds. We also build safe shelters for resettled families and for internally displaced people who reside in camps.

Sustainable livelihoods
We make farmers more resilient by linking them to loan and saving groups. This gives them access to village funds in times of stress and adversity. Most of the groups are either mixed male and female or only female. This allows women to have more decision-making power when it comes to resources and how to mobilise them.

WHERE WE WORK IN MYANMAR

We work in Kayin State, Mandalay division Yangon Region, Magway Region, Kachin and North Shan States.

PARTNERS AND DONORS

In Myanmar, Cordaid is working closely with Caritas Myanmar (KMSS), and with the Karen Baptist Convention.

We have 6 international partners: ZOA, World Concern Myanmar, SNV, Terre Des Hommes Italy, L-ift and the Royal Haskoning/DHV.

Currently, our main donor is the Livelihood and Food Security Trust Fund, a pooled fund of 13 back donors, mainly embassies, managed by UNOPS.