Myanmar

Myanmar continues to push forward in the midst of armed political turmoil that has wreaked havoc on its economy, agriculture, and overall safety. This instability, along with natural disasters – floods, droughts, fires, and earthquakes – has taken a toll on the country. The economy suffered due to high inflation and currency depreciation and shortages. The country experienced a shortage of goods and services like fuel, electricity, and internet access. Even more devastating, over 2 million children suffered from acute malnutrition and over 13 million people experienced food insecurity, with millions also in need of clean water and other basics. Political upheaval and violence destroyed property and displaced many from their homes. Additionally, children in these conflict areas were prevented from safely accessing school. In response, World Vision teams provided food, health and nutrition interventions, education programming, child protection, and livelihood support for 1.4 million people. Over 170,000 people received training on healthy feeding practices and nutrition for pregnant mothers and children under 5 years old. Hundreds of health committees are improving communities' health standards, and nearly 34,000 parents and caregivers were equipped with child protection resources.