Burma - Humanitarian Assistance for Conflict-Affected and Displaced People - HOPE 2014

March 2014 – Despite several positive political developments in Burma the country continues to experience a challenging humanitarian situation due to frequent natural disasters as well as decades of low-intensity conflict between the Burmese army and the minority ethnic independence movements. More than 630 000 people are internally displaced having been forced to move away from their homes due to conflict and more than 415 000 Burmese refugees are living in neighbouring countries. Continued clashes between government troops and armed groups have displaced approximately 93 000 people in Kachin state and increased their vulnerability. With DFATD’s support Hope International Development Agency is helping up to 26 000 people in the conflict-affected areas of Kachin State. Activities include: (1) constructing and repairing shelters for 3 246 displaced people; (2) providing training for health volunteers health awareness and psycho-social care for 26 000 displaced people; (3) providing short-term training to increase the skills and income-generating opportunities of 8 100 displaced people; and (4) providing temporary learning spaces for 4 779 displaced children.

The expected immediate outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access to safe shelter; (2) improved health; (3) improved livelihoods opportunities; and (4) improved educational opportunities. The expected intermediate outcome is reduced vulnerability of crisis-affected people especially women and children.