Multi-sectoral life-saving assistance to IDPs and conflict-affected communities in hard-to-reach and under-served areas of five townships in Kayin State, Myanmar. ltpgtltspan style="font-family:"gtMyanmar, a least developed nation, faces challenges
with 38% of total population living near or below the poverty line. Long-lasting ethnic conflicts,
violence, and discrimination have hindered development and resulted in chronic
poverty in Kayin State. The 2021 military coup worsened the situation, significantly
increasing the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to clashes and
shelling of civilian villages. COVID-19 disruptions, economic downfall,
increased prices, food insecurity, limited access to nutritious food, clean
water and health services and continued displacement worsened the crisis for
both IDPs and host communities. Urgent humanitarian assistance is needed to
mitigate the risk of crisis-affected populations turning to negative coping
mechanisms. ltbrgt



lt/spangtlt/pgtltp style="" class=""gtltspan style="font-family:"gtltspan style="font-size:8.0ptfont-family:"gtThis consortium led by MI and two local partners (KRRC and KEHOC) aims to implement an 12-months project in five prioritized townships
in Kayin: Hlaingbwe, Hpapun, Myawaddy, Kyainseikyi and Kawkareik.
The proposed villages in the targeted townships are characteristically mixed
controlled areas with limited access to basic services. The proposed project seeks to provide comprehensive life-saving
assistance in education, food security, health, nutrition, protection, shelter and
NFI and WASH. ltbrgtlt/spangtlt/spangtlt/pgtltp style="" class=""gtltspan style="font-family:"gtltspan style="font-size:8.0ptfont-family:"gtThe consortium is currently active in Kayin State and has extensive experience
and knowledge of the region and intends to enhance the community's long-term
resilience through a humanitarian-development approach.lt/spangtlt/spangtlt/pgtltp style="" class=""gtltspan style="font-family:"gtltspan style="font-size:8.0ptfont-family:"gtThis proposal aligns with the strategic objectives of the
Humanitarian Response Plan 2023 and integrates an inclusive, gender-sensitive,
risk, protection and conflict sensitive approach. It was developed in
coordination and consultation with communities and key local stakeholders of
targeted areas and prioritizes the most vulnerable groups, including children
under five, pregnant and lactating women (PLW), the elderly and people with
disabilities. The proposed activities are in line with HRP standard
activities for each cluster, addressing the self-identified needs and
protection risks in the targeted areas while ensuring accountability to
affected populations through an enabling environment and existing functioning complaint and feedback
mechanisms. lt/spangtlt/spangtlt/pgtltp class="" style=""gtltspan style="font-family:"gtltspan style="font-size:8.0ptfont-family:"gtThe project integrates protection measures
into planning, implementation, and monitoring across sectors. lt/spangtlt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtltspan style="font-family:"gt

Collaboration with local implementing partners ensures a
multi-sectoral response and follows conflict-sensitive programming and a Do No
Harm approach. Protection concerns, including gender-based violence and child
protection, are addressed through integrated activities. In the health sector,
access to primary healthcare services is provided in a collaborative approach
with existing structures ltspan style="font-size:8.0ptfont-family:"gtsuch as lt/spangtltspan class="cf01"gtltspan style="font-size:9.0pt"gtexisting fixed clinics, mobile team and it also include
enhancing of existing referral mechanism. lt/spangtlt/spangtltspan style="font-size:
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Within the education sector, activities will focus on
safe and inclusive learning environments and promoting equal access for all.
Shelter and NFI interventions prioritize safe and adequate housing with
separate emergency shelters for males and females. Food security activities
enhance resilience by strengthening means of livelihood and offer cash
assistance. WASH interventions establish and improve infrastructure,
considering safety and accessibility for adolescents, women and persons with
disabilities. Nutrition interventions target pregnant and lactating women,
infants and young children. Following MHF priorities, the project emphasizes
inclusion, equity and overcoming barriers to access. Environmental protection
priorities and safeguards are followed. ltspan style="font-size:10.0ptfont-family:"gtlt/spangtlt/pgtltpgt





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lt/pgtltp class="pf0"gtltspan class="cf01"gtltspan style="font-size:9.0pt"gtThe consortium
organizations are working in Kayin more than a decade and know the needs of the
communities through ongoing contact with them. The partner consortium meeting
were conducted quarterly and shared the gaps, challenges and way forward. The
proposal was developed based on findings from these meetings.lt/spangtlt/spangtltspan style="font-size:10.0ptfont-family:"gtlt/spangtlt/pgtltpgt









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