On 5 March, UNOCHA highlighted the work of the Myanmar Humanitarian Fund (MHF) in supporting displaced women and girls in Karenni (Kayah) and Shan States with dignity kits containing sanitary and hygiene supplies and safety items to protect their health and dignity during ongoing conflict.
The statement is as follows.
Families displaced by conflict are often pushed to make impossible choices, with many skipping meals, taking dangerous journeys and exposing themselves to serious risks simply to survive.
To keep their families afloat, women are often the ones forced to make difficult choices that prioritize the needs and well-being of their families over their own.
Mothers like Ma Khin and Daw Ei are often the first to make personal sacrifices, cutting back on much-needed essential items for women’s health and well-being so their families can get by.
With support from the Myanmar Humanitarian Fund (MHF), a local partner distributed carefully curated packages containing sanitary products, hygiene supplies and other items such as flashlights, to displaced women and girls in conflict-affected communities in Kayah and Shan.
“The dignity kit has made things so much easier for me and my daughter. Every item is useful in our daily life,” said Ma Khin, a 43-year-old single mother displaced in Kayah State.
“The hand-crank flashlight is truly a blessing for me and my baby girl at night,” said Daw Ei, a 35-year-old mother of two displaced in northern Shan. “It has made us feel so much safer.”
These tailored packages of support empower mothers to protect their safety and dignity during the incredibly difficult experience of being displaced from their homes and communities.
For resource-constrained families, the MHF-funded support allows households to direct limited income toward food, school fees and other essentials without forcing women and girls to sacrifice their health, safety and dignity.
These kits provide more than just material support. “They show women that their needs are recognized and that they are not alone,” said a local staff member of the MHF partner.
The MHF continues to prioritize the distinct vulnerabilities of women and girls affected by the compounding crisis in Myanmar, ensuring they are not left behind.
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