Research—Myanmar
This literature review (19 pages) explores the access to basic public services for people with disabilities in Kachin and Kayin states, Myanmar. In this literature review, you will learn about: The relevance of the philosophical definitions of the “state” and of “human rights” for the current political situation in Myanmar The two main perspectives studying…
Publication—Myanmar, Nigeria, Zimbabwe
Research innovation – community reporting – GIPP analysis toolkit – country successes and stories – we have a lot to share with you in this edition! As we continue to work through COVID-19 restrictions and impacts in our various locations, we have pressed on with many activities, some in person and some remotely.We are generating…
Case study—Myanmar
Amidst the challenges of COVID-19, awareness sessions have been given monthly to people living with HIV (PLHIV) and people who use drugs throughout Wingmaw Township. The training is carried out by by Shwe Lin Yone (Golden Eagle), a local partner of Alliance Myanmar, an in country partner of ECID in Myanmar. During the session participants…
Case study—Myanmar
Kayin Sate is a conflict zone among Myanmar military and Karen National Union (KNU), one of the most powerful ethnic armed groups in Myanmar. This presents many issues for marginalised communities n the area. To support these groups, ECID partner Local Recourse Centre (LRC) has been training community volunteers and civil society organisations on social accountability.…
Research—Myanmar
Research in ECID aims to understand the complex issues in fragile countries that affect access to services for marginalised groups. Myanmar research questions What are social and cultural barriers on accessing health services among people with disabilities in Kachin State, Myanmar? What are barriers to access to rehabilitation services among people with disabilities in Kachin…
News—Myanmar
ECID Myanmar held two project launch events in Kayin and Kachin state, on 27th August and 3rd September respectively. Local implementing partners, NGOs, CSOs, CBOs, local media outlets, and senior government officials including State Ministers of Social Affairs, Chiefs of Police, Directors of Social Welfare Department and Members of parliament participated in the events. The…
News—Myanmar
In November the ECID team and local partners in Myanmar launched the “Inclusion in the time of Election – Let’s Vote Together” campaign to raise awareness on importance of inclusion in the election. The campaign featured short documentaries which highlighted the voices of marginalised communities who shared their challenges and expectations. The purpose is to build more awareness of…
Case study—Myanmar
Since Slg. Zau Maw* quit using drugs, his past still brings him nightmares. “It troubles me a lot” he explains. The 57-year-old father of nine is trying desperately to improve his life after a year addicted to drugs. Working as a farmer as well as doing other casual jobs, his family rely on him as…
Blog—Myanmar
In this video you will see how ECID supports marginalised groups to advocate for inclusive services that they can access properly. By bringing these groups of people together into safe environments to talk about their experiences they are supported to make action plans that will generate change. In Myanmar community researchers were trained in how…
News—Myanmar
Last week the Christian Aid Myanmar team conducted training on participatory tools and data collection with communities from some marginalised groups, such as ethnic people living with disabilities and camps for IDPs in remote and conflict affected areas. This moment brings the team confidence in this approach to collecting digital data by building the capacity…
