Burma - Humanitarian Assistance for Conflict-Affected and Displaced People - ADRA Canada 2016

March 2016 – Despite a nationwide ceasefire agreement signed in October 2015 by the Government of Burma and various armed groups humanitarian needs persist in the country. Armed clashes continue to affect civilian populations in Kachin and northern Shan states while inter-communal tensions and violence persist in Rakhine state. Throughout Burma approximately 240 000 people remain displaced with many living in temporary shelters and almost all are entirely dependent on humanitarian assistance to meet their basic needs. With GAC’s support the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA Canada) is increasing access to clean water hygiene and sanitation services and improving access to goods and basic services for up to 19 531 conflict-affected and displaced populations in 40 camps in areas of Kachin and Northern Shan states. Project activities include: (1) delivering gender sensitive hygiene promotion training to up to 19 531 internally displaced people; (2) rehabilitation and maintenance of water supply systems; (3) construction of up to 90 latrines and repair and desludging of up to 95 latrines; and (4) providing monthly and general multi-purpose cash grants to improve access to goods and basic services of up to 19 531 displaced people.

The expected immediate outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access to safe drinking water and improved hygiene and sanitation for up to 19 531 internally displaced people in 40 targeted camps; and (2) increased access to goods and services critical to the survival and basic well-being of up to 19 531 internally displaced people in 40 targeted camps. The expected intermediate outcome is reduced vulnerability of crisis-affected people especially women and children.