In Myanmar, numerous long-running internal conflicts have left many children in need of stronger safety nets. Lacking protective services, their potential is limited. GHR’s Inter-Religious Action Initiative is funding Religions for Peace Myanmar to address this challenge and build enduring social connections by strengthening the protection of children, bringing together religious institutions and networks to offer leadership and program-related training, establish a platform for advocacy and improve access to community resources.
The Problem
In Myanmar:
The Plan
GHR funded Religions for Peace Myanmar and its member organizations to strengthen inter-religious collaboration and improve social cohesion between communities through child protection work.
The project is focused on:
The Progress
The project has reached 26,800 people through training and outreach. To date, the project has seen the following results:
The Potential
By coordinating inter-religious action, we can maximize impact and collaborate to protect vulnerable children. To learn more about scaling up this or other inter-religious efforts, contact us.
The Problem
In Myanmar:
- Less than 5 percent of the country is covered by legal child protection services
- More than 17,000 children live in registered orphanages
The Plan
GHR funded Religions for Peace Myanmar and its member organizations to strengthen inter-religious collaboration and improve social cohesion between communities through child protection work.
The project is focused on:
- Strengthening community-based child protection systems
- Improving direct services for vulnerable children
- Advancing community connections through inter-religious cooperation
The Progress
The project has reached 26,800 people through training and outreach. To date, the project has seen the following results:
- 4,100 community members and students received training on child protection issues
- A community support group formed to investigate child protection issues, organize fundraising and take action on child abuse
- 15 trainings held to improve the health standard of children, with about 500 future mothers, young mothers and caregivers trained to prevent disease and strengthen families
- More than 120 vulnerable children received monthly education and nutritional support in the Ayeyarwaddy Region, with school attendance increasing 20 percent
The Potential
By coordinating inter-religious action, we can maximize impact and collaborate to protect vulnerable children. To learn more about scaling up this or other inter-religious efforts, contact us.
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