Burma - Humanitarian Assistance for Conflict-Affected and Displaced People - Oxfam Québec 2015

March 2015 - Despite an ongoing peace process between the government and numerous different armed groups humanitarian needs persist in Burma. Ongoing localized conflict and sporadic fighting continue between the government and rebel groups in Kachin Kayin Mon and Shan states and inter-communal tensions in Rakhine State persist. Throughout the country approximately 640 000 people are displaced with many living in temporary shelters and almost all are entirely dependent on humanitarian assistance to meet their basic needs. With DFATD’s support Oxfam-Québec is helping up to 15 795 displaced people in the conflict-affected areas of Kachin State by increasing access to safe drinking water sanitation and hygiene facilities and by meeting immediate food security and livelihood needs. Activities include: (1) provision of cash grants to ensure food security to 8 500 displaced people; (2) delivery of hygiene promotion and training to 4 735 displaced people; (3) installation of community water systems and de-sludging of latrines for 4 735 displaced people; (4) provision and delivery of training in home gardens to 2 500 displaced people; and (5) implementation of cash-for-work activities to support the livelihoods opportunities of 179 vulnerable households in displacement camps.

The expected immediate outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access to safe drinking water and sanitation and hygiene facilities; (2) reduced prevalence of malnutrition through increased food intake and diversified diet for the targeted households; (3) increased livelihoods opportunities for vulnerable households. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.