Myanmar

Quick Facts

Population: 54.5 million
People in Need: 2 million
People Facing Hunger: 2.9 million

Our Impact

People Helped Last Year: 114,634
Our Team: 167 employees
Program Start: 1994

The State of Hunger in Myanmar

In 2024, conflict in Myanmar intensified, exacerbating the impacts of inflation, economic crises, unemployment, and forced mobilization. These factors severely reduce agricultural production, compromising food diversity and leading to acute malnutrition. Children under five, along with pregnant and lactating women, are particularly vulnerable.

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How We're Helping in Myanmar

Action Against Hunger’s integrated approach to treating malnutrition combines therapeutic feeding, medical support, community screening, and health, nutrition, and hygiene awareness programs. In Myanmar, 97% of children under five treated by our programs recover from acute malnutrition.

We also assist families with food support to improve nutrition and cash transfers to enhance economic resilience. Our mental health and psychosocial support programs play a crucial role in strengthening the resilience of conflict-affected populations.

Mental health and psychosocial support and protection efforts address the psychological impact of hunger, supporting children and caregivers. Our teams also conducted a Rapid Need Assessment after Cyclone Mocha and subsequently provided Aquatabs to over 3,000 households and rebuilt integrated nutrition centers.

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