Humanitarian Relief
Following the devastating military coup in Myanmar in February 2021, which has brought untold brutal violence across the country, we had to immediately re-prioritise our work launching our relief work in direct response to the humanitarian crisis. We had to evacuate our teams for security purposes but our humanitarian response in Myanmar continues through a network of partners.
Nearly 3.8 million people have lost everything and are now displaced from their homes fleeing the violence. Many escape due to active fighting, risk of torture, murder, arbitrary arrest, and forced labour. While thousands live in temporary camps in the jungle or other nearby villages, thousands have fled to the border. There is a continued and urgent need for basic healthcare provision, food, and shelter. The risk of disease, malnutrition, and other related health issues is a significant concern.
“Our life has been turned upside down since we became refugees in India. As we fled by motorbike, we could not bring anything with us. We couldn’t even bring blankets. As we have no source of income and we do not have anything, we were so worried about how we would survive. When we arrived, we were given food grants and we are so very grateful for that. Right now, we are depending on what you have provided us to live, thank you.”
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