Cordaid became active in Myanmar in 2008, in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis. We provided emergency aid and helped to create sustainable livelihoods.
We are in the process of phasing out our activities in Myanmar. The current programmes will be completed by the end of 2023.
7687 people supported to become more resilient to disasters (2019)
2352 provided with clean drinking water (2019)
373 people received a first aid training (2019)
342 displaced people provided with shelter (2019)
Humanitarian assistance
We strengthen the resilience of rural and urban populations while responding to humanitarian needs. We use integrated approaches, including emergency planning support, climate-resilient agriculture activities, and improving access to contingency funds. We also build safe shelters for resettled families and for internally displaced people who reside in camps.
Food systems
We make farmers more resilient by linking them to loan and saving groups. This gives them access to village funds in times of stress and adversity. Most of the groups are either male and female or only female. This allows women to have more decision-making power when it comes to resources and how to mobilise them.
We work in Kayin State, Mandalay division Yangon Region, Magway Region, Kachin and North Shan States.
In Myanmar, Cordaid is working closely with Caritas Myanmar (KMSS), and with the Karen Baptist Convention.
We have 6 international partners: ZOA, World Concern Myanmar, SNV, Terre Des Hommes Italy, L-ift and the Royal Haskoning/DHV.
Currently, our main donor is the Livelihood and Food Security Trust Fund, a pooled fund of 13 back donors, mainly embassies, managed by UNOPS.
