Armed conflict escalated in several parts of the country and the ongoing situation forced people to be displaced and live in precarious conditions. There was continuance in the shortage of food and clean water, limited access to healthcare and education, restrictions on movement, and inadequate humanitarian relief, all which imposed an additional burden on people struggling to survive. Conversely, increasing security risks and restrictions on access in reaching affected communities hindered the humanitarian responders from providing crucial reliefs.
To assist the affected people in Myanmar overcome the challenges above, the ICRC made every effort to provide vital support to communities in need. We provided communities not only with their daily essentials, such as food, water, and household items; but also, with vital information regarding the risks of explosive hazards and safer practices to stay safe from potential danger while conducting their daily activities. Whenever possible, we encouraged communities to start livelihood initiatives.
We also supported health structures serving communities with essential medicines and medical equipment. Through our physical rehabilitation programme, people with disabilities were able to receive orthopedic footwear and mobility devices. We provided support to those released from their detention, allowing them to return home with dignity. We also assisted in identifying the whereabouts of people’s missing loved ones through our Family Links programme, and whenever possible, we worked to reunite families or maintain contact between family members. We were able to do this by exchanging messages and/or supporting family visits. Finally, we continued to promote the importance of the international humanitarian law (IHL) through various means at different levels of engagement.
Together with the Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS), our Partner National Societies, and community based civil societies, we organized first aid and pre-hospital care training sessions for those helping people in emergency situations.
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