HOPE InternationalDevelopment Agency

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January 2019 - The humanitarian situation in Myanmar is characterized by a complex combination of vulnerability to natural disasters, armed conflict, inter-communal tension, statelessness and displacement. It is estimated that 941,000 crisis-affected women, men, girls and boys will be in need of humanitarian assistance this year. With GAC’s support, HOPE International Development Agency is increasing access to gender-responsive humanitarian assistance, and enhancing the use of sexual and reproductive health and protection services for internally displaced people (IDPs) in Kachin, Myanmar. Project activities include: (1) providing multi-purpose cash; (2) training women’s groups on sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) and promoting services available to survivors; (3) providing psychosocial support and referrals for SGBV services as needed; and (4) public advocacy and awareness sessions on gender-based violence, gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).