The people of Myanmar need support to weather this devastating upheaval and rebuild their lives safely. As with any crisis, those in the most vulnerable positions will be impacted the hardest-this includes women and children, those from minority ethnic and religious groups, and those up against other socio-economic barriers.
Since the Myanmar military seized Parliament February 2021, people-led forces have been engaged in armed skirmishes with the military, causing displacement and instability across the country. Public services have all but come to a standstill and the economy shrunk from losses caused by COVID-slowdowns and spiraling local currency value. Almost half of households are struggling to buy basic commodities, while young people are losing invaluable opportunities for education and growth.
Funds raised in this project will enable girls and young women to access basic material needs and assistance. While positioned at the frontline of these relief efforts, they will also be involved in the decision-making process to determine how best to use these funds and resources. With basic living costs taken care of, people can organize and rebuild locally, thus preserving pockets of civil society to ensure economic, political, and social progress made in the past decade is not reversed.
Following the coup d'etat, the situation remains unstable and tense, with neither the military nor the people's defense forces showing any sign of backing down. So, we must think about this relief in the longer-term, as this crisis will likely not be resolved for some time. Support now will provide relief to those with the greatest need, allowing people to respond strategically and tactfully. Photo credit: Frontier Myanmar.
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