Conflict and poverty mean children in Rakhine State struggle to access quality education. The project is supported by the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).
What
Safe and Inclusive Education for Children in Rakhine State; Myanmar: Education in Emergencies ; Rights Based Empowerment Project
Where
Sittwe and Pauktaw Townships, Rakhine State and Kayin States
Who
11,046 children and 400 teachers and parents including 3,116 individuals (total 14,286 people)
Partners
LWF Myanmar, DFAT
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Rechu and her family were forced to flee with only the possessions they could carry when the Myanmar cleansing operation occurred in 2017.
They found safety at an Internally Displaced Persons camp in the Rakhine State but life in the camp is difficult, particularly for Rechu’s eight-year-old daughter with disability. Thankfully, Rechu and her family have benefited from your ALWS action, participating in an inclusive education program provided through our partner Lutheran World Federation (LWF), with funding support from the Australian Government (ANCP).
“Before LWF ANCP team started safe and inclusive education service in our camp, my child with disability is out of school, no service available in the camp for her education. She is very lonely and has no friends. She fears speaking to others and has a lot of difficulties in learning. As parents we do not know how to care for my child with disability.”
Your support enabled Rechu and her family to receive training in disability inclusion and care. You also provided Rechu’s daughter with an education scholarship and disability support equipment so that she could attend school.
“Now she is in school, in a safe and protected learning environment, teachers are very kind to my child, school children are really helping my child. I as a mother of my child with disability feel very happy … I want all children including children with disability in the camp to be educated and build a peaceful social environment.
I would like to specially thank the donors for your good support for us.”
Note: You might notice that the images we share from Myanmar are typically lower in resolution. This is because of the very difficult conditions on the ground. Your LWF team can only access limited electricity and low bandwidth internet for one hour per day. Images are captured on phones and sent in low resolution due to the poor internet connection.
ALWS acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).
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| Myanmar (Education) | |
| What | Safe and Inclusive Education for Children in Rakhine State; Myanmar: Education in Emergencies |
| Local Partner | LWF Myanmar |
| Where | Sittwe and Pauktaw Townships, Rakhine State |
| Who | 11,046 children and 400 teachers and parents (total 11,446 people) |
| ALWS Action | ALWS: $61,450 DFAT: $188,550 Total: $250,000 |
Children from Rohingya communities in Rakhine State have been forced to live in Internally Displaced Persons Camps. Their education has been disrupted, and they face the threat of child trafficking and exploitation.
- 12,690 people trained on gender equity and awareness on Gender Based Violence (GBV)
- 10,750 children involved in safe and inclusive education
Thank you!
Supporting strong community-based structures such as Parent Teachers Associations and child clubs not only ensures project ownership but also project continuity when humanitarian access is limited.
Despite the restriction on movements in Myanmar, project activities have continued with the support of these structures.
More than 11,000 children including children living with disabilities from Rohingya communities in Rakhine State have been supported to access education despite the ongoing civil unrest.
As a response to the Cyclone Mocha that hit Myanmar, 1,337 people received lifesaving assistance; two shelters reconstructed benefiting 88 households (489 individuals) and 9 temporary learning spaces reconstructed benefiting 848 children.
| What | Rights Based Empowerment Program |
| Local Partner | LWF Myanmar |
| Where | Kayin and Rakhine Districts |
| Who | 46,572 people in partnership with other agencies |
| ALWS Action | ALWS: $90,050 DFAT: $276,450 Total: $366,500 |
Why our help is needed
While many people in Myanmar face multiple challenges, people who have added vulnerabilities – language barriers, lack of secure land tenure, lack of access to markets – need extra support.
Our action together in 2023
- 67 people received education support – quality & engagement Inclusive education and improved sanitation & health
- 396 people engaged in small business development, livestock raising and climate-smart agriculture
What we’re learning
It is important to work in collaboration and in close coordination with other international, national and local civil society organisations. The benefits of this have been evident since the military coup especially in ensuring continued access to services and provide training to communities in remote locations.
Our impact
Our concerted efforts at improving gender equity in a context where women have historically had limited rights, leadership and decision-making power has seen more women taking on leadership positions compared to previous years. Additionally, women are reporting greater participation and decision making in families and community activities.
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