Emergency response and resilience-building for IDPs and host communities in Paletwa Township, Chin State Myanmar’s internal conflict is the world’s longest-running civil war it has had numerous humanitarian and human rights consequences and is multifaceted with a number of actors involved. This project aims at addressing needs aroused by recent armed clashes between the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw) and one of the parties in the conflict, the Arakan Army. These clashes have caused displacements, injuries, and casualties and have contributed to a widespread sense of insecurity in a region where resources and opportunities are low and risks of natural disasters and extreme weather are common.

This project will provide assistance to IDPs and host communities across Paletwa Township. As indicated in the MHF’s Allocation Strategy, 2,600 people (56%F) are displaced in these villages and the host community amounts to 7,400 people (total population: 10,000, 56%F). Authorities and CSOs based in Paletwa have been active in identifying and trying to meet the needs of the displaced people, but this is not being sufficient due to the lack of local resources and the challenging transportation and movements in the area. 

This project, through a multi-sectoral approach, will respond to the displaced population’s most urgent needs in terms of education, food security, health, nutrition, protection and shelter and non‐food items, and will alleviate the pressure on host communities. It will also contribute to improving the quality and quantity of data , in view of (1) fostering coordination with the clusters, sectors and the HCT, and (2) designing further interventions that will take in consideration unmet needs, will invest in preparedness and will strengthen connections with peace-building and development efforts. Data will be collected and disaggregated by sex, age and disability as possible.

The project has been designed by Triangle Génération Humanitaire (TGH), an INGO working in Chin State since 2012, and Global Family (GF), a NNGO founded in 2005 with a mandate to support Chin people suffering from natural and man-made disasters. TGH has got experience and technical expertise in working in conflict-affected areas across sectors. GF has experience and access to the targeted region, and has been proactive in collecting data on displacements. GF has also participated in the civil society’s efforts to assist IDPs to date. 

The overall project objective is to address basic needs of displaced people and host communities in Paletwa Township, Chin, and contribute to building their resilience towards the protracted conflict that affects the region. This will be achieved through the following activities:
EiE: Teacher training for 50 (57%F) on teaching skills, positive discipline alternatives, conflict sensitivity and identification of protection issues School kit distribution to 2000 (48%F including 640 displaced children) Situation analysis on in- and out-of-school children Awareness-raising for at least 720 parents (expected: 75%F)
FOOD SECURITY: Emergency food distribution for IDPs and host communities Establishment of  vegetable gardening plots for at least 42 households (approx. total beneficiaries: 206, 52%F)
HEALTH amp HYGIENE: Support to improve access to water, sanitation and hygiene among IDPs.
NUTRITION: Awareness-raising for at least 720 parents (expected: 75%F).
PROTECTION: Volunteer training on recreational activities, conflict sensitivity, identification of protection issues and provision of basic psychosocial support Establishment of 2 children amp youth’s clubs in two villages to provide a safe and protective space to play, socialize and overcome traumas Awareness-raising for at least 720 parents (expected: 75%F) CPiE prevention messages and MRE.
SHELTER amp NFIs: NFI kits distribution for 224 HH Shelter kits distribution for 185