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The ICRC has been active in Myanmar for more than 30 years, providing assistance to people affected by armed conflicts and other violence in the states of Kachin, Kayin, Kayah, Rakhine and Shan and in the Mandalay region. Myanmar is home to the ICRC’s second largest operation in Asia. 

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Firefighters in protective gear work to control a fire, in Mandalay, Myanmar, in response to the massive earthquakes which hit the country over the weekend.

Devastating earthquakes across Myanmar

The earthquake on 28 March has devastated communities across Myanmar, with thousands injured, displaced and unaccounted for, as well as extensive damage to buildings, roads and other facilities. Numbers increase by the hour. Our thoughts are with the families who’ve lost everything and those still searching for loved ones. 

This disaster impacts a population in Myanmar that’s already dealing with the impact of conflict and violence.

Our teams are on the ground providing critical aid, including medical supplies, water treatment units, and shelter, and working with the Myanmar Red Cross Society to reconnect families who’ve become separated.

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Our work in Myanmar

In Myanmar, the ICRC’s response consists of emergency aid and long-term assistance. During acute crises, we distribute food and household items to address urgent needs. During long-term crises, we support affected families by enhancing their ability to generate income.

Our assistance includes improving living conditions and access to clean water and health-care facilities. Our teams work to promote respect for international humanitarian law and to spread knowledge of landmine risks.

We seek to visit places of detention in order to secure humane treatment and conditions for all detainees, restore communication between them and their loved ones and reunite families. Many of our programmes are carried out jointly with the Myanmar Red Cross Society.

The impact of our work from January to December 2024

120,430

people received seeds, farm tools and organic fertilizers, and in general support to grow staple crops and vegetables.

173,336

people Kachin, Kayin, Chin, Rakhine, Shan, Sagaing and Mandalay gained improved access to water, sanitation, shelter, and emergency hygiene systems as part of the ICRC’s emergency response programme.

54

health facilities across Kachin, Kayin, Rakhine, Shan states
and Mandalay region providing 12,394 antenatal care consultations and 114,987 curative consultations received support.

83,146

people in Kachin, Chin, Rakhine, Shan, Sagaing and Mandalay gained better access to water, sanitation, shelter and emergency hygiene systems as part of the ICRC’s emergency response programme.

4,880

people with disabilities, including 1,818 people affected by explosive hazards were supported through our physical rehabilitation programme.

5,162

people were provided with support upon release from prison, allowing them to return home with dignity. 1,520 people received support to visit their detained loved ones.

69,871

people learned more about the risks of explosive hazards and received information on safe behaviour through 1,761 awareness
sessions.

1,952

Red Cross Volunteers joined 52 training sessions led by the Myanmar Red Cross Society on safer access.

6,097

people learned more about the work of ICRC, our mandate
and the principles which guide our work through 159 general
awareness sessions.

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Community Contact Centre

Telephone

+95 977 666 2555 / 2555

Opening Hours:

8am – 4:30pm
Monday - Friday

Address

No. 2 (C) - 5 Dr. Ba Han Lane
Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, 8th Mile
Mayangone Township
YANGON

Telephone

+95 1 8662 613, 8664 524, 8663 330

Opening Hours:

8:30am–5pm

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Our work with the Myanmar Red Cross Society

We work alongside the Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS). The MRCS and the ICRC are part of the same humanitarian family and collaborate as partners. With the MRCS, we implement programmes in the field through an extensive Red Cross network and volunteer base.

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