Project UpdateMYANMAR

IntroductionProject Background

AimsObjectives

Achievements & TargetsEducation

HealthcareLivelihood

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Rakhine State is one of the least developed regions in Myanmar and is highly vulnerable to natural hazards. The conflict has impacted the development of the community causing further poverty and destruction.

Following major violent clashes in 2012 and periodic outbreaks since then, the conflict between Rakhine Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims has caused significant displacement, loss of lives and livelihoods in the Rakhine State. From June 2013 up to 140,000 people have been displaced and according to government data 167 people were killed, 223 injured and 10,100 buildings were burnt or destroyed.

Those displaced have been living in temporary camps in dire circumstances. The internally displaced people (IDPs) consists of both Rohingya Muslims and Rakhine Buddhists. The majority of these IDPs are Rohingyas. To respond to this crisis, the government relocated the Rohingya Muslims from their villages to temporary camps in Rakhine state. The government was supported by UN agencies and other international NGOs and provided food, shelter, non-food items (NFIs), water and sanitation facilities, healthcare services, emergency education and social protection. However, large gaps remain, especially in the provision of education, healthcare services and livelihood.

INTRODUCTIONMyanmar Project Update

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Since 2013, Muslim Aid has been delivering essential services in collaboration with the authorities and partner agencies to make sure that IDP in Myanmar receive emergency relief. In addition, Muslim Aid is also implementing long-term development programmes for local communities who are in need of temporary shelter, education, healthcare and livelihoods.

In 2014, as part of its long-term development strategy for Myanmar, Muslim Aid worked in collaboration with the Ministry of Education in Myanmar to provide access to primary education ensuring children receive quality education and resources.

In partnership with Mercy Malaysia and the Ministry of Health, Muslim Aid is working to ensure adequate outreach to primary healthcare services for IDP communities in Rakhine state

To date, Muslim Aid has invested over £1 million as part of its intervention programme in Myanmar benefiting over 270,000 people.

PROJECTBACKGROUND

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Muslim Aid aims to improve the general health, livelihood, education and well-being of the most vulnerable population in Rakhine State. This has been implemented through continued distribution of food and clothes, the renovation and construction of schools in the IDP camps, temporary shelter and schools support, constructing hospitals and rural health centres. During Ramadan, food packs are distributed and also Qurbani is given to vulnerable communitites. Muslim Aid has also started to deliver awareness training and skills training for women.

Further plans to expand into locations where vulnerabilities are present are underway. Currently there are ongoing needs in Myanmar for healthcare, education and livelihoods support. Muslim Aid is continuing to serve the region, further expanding in areas that have not had much attention.

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Strengthening the local health system, providing medical teams in IDP camps and resettlement villages. Renovating hospitals and providing health clinics where needed.

To continue providing school support; teachers, uniforms, resources, educational material, teacher training, and renovating schools.

To empower women through healthcare education and skills training.

OBJECTIVES

In 2013 Muslim Aid Myanmar distributed items such as blankets, clothes, towels, detergent, hygiene kits, sleeping bags, mosquito nets, tarpaulin sheets and buckets to 28,400 individuals.

They also distributed food to 17,600 individuals. Throughout Ramadan 2013 and 2014, 35,000 beneficiaries were provided food packages, as well as Qurbani distributed to 40,000 beneficiaries.

To continue reducing vulnerability of affected communities in Rakhine state and other areas by increasing resilience through education, livelihoods and healthcare:

ACHIEVEMENTS& TARGETS

Emergency Distribution

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Muslim Aid also provided education in the camps to 3,708 children and gave them uniforms, bags and other education materials, as well as strengthening the capacity and renovating a further 6 schools. They also constructed 32 shelters with 6 communal kitchens serving 3,000 individuals. Muslim Aid is targeting a further 5,000 children in IDP camps to have access to education, educational material and resources. Additionally Muslim Aid has distributed school uniforms to 8,185 children within camps.

EDUCATION

Muslim Aid Myanmar facilitates the process of delivering healthcare to different areas in Rakhine state, having provided healthcare services to 12,000 individuals, whilst also providing medical staff and volunteer doctors at rural health centres.

The facilities provided include emergency services, delivery units, out patients services (OPS), in patients services (IPS), water supplies and other amenities. Further to this 12, 000 benefited through 5 mobile clinics set up by Muslim Aid. There are ongoing health programmes in the region targeting a further 85,000 individuals, who will benefit from primary healthcare services as well as building health awareness amongst the community.

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Muslim Aid is also targeting 120 women through its education augmented-vocational training programme to enhance women’s empowerment. A Livelihood Program, which will provide 120 women with tailoring skills. As part of it’s income generation program to build their capacity and further enhance self sustainability.

LIVELIHOOD

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