ACUTE GEZAMENLIJKE REACTIE VAN MYANMAR

Six Dutch Relief Alliance partners are joining forces to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar. The country has been dealing with intense armed conflicts that have significantly escalated since October 2023, resulting in a 50% increase in displacement over 6 months. In 2023, the conflict resulted in 2,164 reported civilian casualties, including 745 fatalities, reflecting a 155% increase in casualties and deaths compared to the previous year. The humanitarian situation in Myanmar has significantly worsened in the first quarter of 2024. Intensified fighting and bombardment have severely impacted millions, leading to widespread insecurity, mass displacement, and critical shortages in basic needs. By early May 2024, the displaced population had reached 3 million, many of whom are in hard-to-reach areas without proper shelter or safe water, enduring extreme heat and monsoon conditions. According to UNOCHA 3.9 million people require WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) support, 2.25 million need food assistance, 2.2 million require nutritional support, and 9 million need protection assistance, all of which remain unmet due to funding constraints and access issues.