State violence against opposition groups in eastern Myanmar, also known as Burma, has had a horrific effect on the nation’s children. Roughly 2.6 million people have been displaced, disrupting daily life and children’s sense of safety. Government forces have intentionally targeted schools in order to terrorize dissidents, while conflicts between armed opposition groups has
Delivering Food and Essential Items to Displaced People in Myanmar 2024
Yen Yen Lim2024-10-07T02:36:31-07:00Chin State has traditionally been the poorest area in Myanmar, also known as Burma. Genocidal attacks against the Rohingya and increased violence targeting political dissidents have forced many people to flee to Chin. The new arrivals are farmers who have been forced to abandon their fields as they fled for safety. BGR partner New
Backpack Medics in Myanmar 2024
Yen Yen Lim2024-11-06T15:40:53-08:00For decades, civil unrest and government violence have caused a public health nightmare for ethnic minorities in Myanmar. Lack of access to basic health services has increased infant and maternal deaths. Burma Humanitarian Mission is fighting this crisis by training and equipping rural health workers. Support from BGR allows the mission to train and






