Myanmar: Strengthening villages to combat hunger
Millions of people in Myanmar are going hungry. Civil war and climate change are hampering agriculture, devastating swathes of land and destroying crops.
With your donation, you will help strengthen food security on the ground and support Misereor’s global work to combat hunger and hardship.
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Earthquake emergency aid
In March 2025, a severe earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand, killing thousands of people. Many people lost their homes, their belongings or loved ones. Our partner organisations are on the ground in Myanmar and are helping wherever they can.
You too can help and donate to the earthquake victims in Myanmar!
Challenges arising from conflict and isolation
Since the military coup in 2021, Myanmar has been ravaged by severe conflict. Economic systems have collapsed. The military is cracking down on its own people. Civil society organisations, in particular, are being targeted by those in power. Under extremely difficult conditions, Misereor’s partner organisations are working tirelessly to support the people in need.
A change in mindset: revitalising agriculture
As a result of violence, displacement and destruction, agricultural production has come to a standstill in many parts of the country. In this situation, the partners are building on the potential of rural communities and, together with smallholder farming families, are laying new foundations for a reliable food supply.
Learning together at the training centre
At the training centre run by Misereor’s partner organisation, participants carry out trials, conduct research and learn through practical experience – with the clear aim of securing families’ food supplies in the long term. The focus is on the diversified cultivation of rice, pulses, potatoes, vegetables and pumpkins for personal consumption.
At the same time, farming families are learning to manage vital resources such as forests and watercourses sustainably, in order to protect themselves against increasing droughts and severe weather.
Own seeds create independence
A crucial factor lies in a return to traditional seeds: local varieties are significantly more resilient to climatic fluctuations and pests than imported hybrid seeds. Families are learning to harvest, store and exchange open-pollinated seeds within their village communities – an important step towards breaking free from costly dependencies.
Prospects for young people to stay in the area
Shared successes in the fields strengthen community spirit and instil new confidence. For teenagers and young adults, this creates tangible prospects for the future in their home villages, protecting them from forced recruitment or being driven to flee due to a lack of prospects.
Here’s what our local partners achieved last year:
- 3,100 people gained reliable access to clean drinking water.
- At least 10 per cent of the participating farms successfully switched from vulnerable monocultures to diversified subsistence farming.
- The centre produces 35 hardy local seed varieties, from which over 200 farming families benefit.
- Over 200 farmers from 20 villages regularly exchange ideas within specialist networks.
- At least 20 young farmers play a leading role in local food committees.
- 15 villages have developed their own contingency plans to deal with crop failures and food shortages.
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When making a donation by bank transfer, please quote the reference “S63705 Myanmar: Strengthening villages” in the payment reference field. This lets us know which project is particularly close to your heart; your contribution will go towards this work and Misereor’s overall global mission as a general donation.
To ensure that your donation has an impact in the long term, Misereor uses a small proportion for important administration an related tasks. This way, we make sure that projects are selected carefully and implemented responsibly and that their effects are regularly monitored. Should it not be possible to use your donation as planned, we will use it where it is currently needed most.
Our local partner organisations
Partner organisation in Myanmar
The Misereor partner organisation in Myanmar has been involved in community development since 1998. It works with participatory approaches that focus on the needs, resources and potential of village communities. The state-recognised organisation has been a reliable partner for Misereor for many years.
Miriam Thiel
Donor Communications
- Telephone
- +49 241 442506
- miriam.thiel@misereor.de
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