Myanmar

Myanmar faces the worst humanitarian crisis in its recent history. Conflict and extreme weather events have pushed over 15 million people into critical levels of hunger.
WFP/Srawan Shrestha/2021
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Hunger Stats

Since the military takeover in February 2021, people in Myanmar have faced relentless economic and political crises. The recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake only worsens an already dire situation. WFP has reached over 180,000 earthquake survivors with ready-to-eat food and is scaling up its emergency response to reach more affected communities.

Causes of Hunger

Conflict

A total of 3.5 million people have been displaced from their homes across Myanmar, including over 3 million since the military takeover in early 2021. Most displaced people have no access to food and rely on humanitarian assistance.
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Extreme Weather

Myanmar is one of the countries most at risk of cyclones, floods and landslides due to its geographic location. The country was recently hit by several floods in 2024, including those caused by Super Typhoon Yagi, that affected at least 1 million people.
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Rising Prices

Since the military takeover in February 2021, food prices have soared to more than four times their previous levels. In just the past year, the cost of a basic food basket – including rice, oil, beans and salt – has increased by 50%. Access to nutritious food is beyond the reach of many, and adults are skipping meals so that children can eat.
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Family in Hlaing Thar Yar Township, Yangon WFP/Srawan Shrestha/2021

WFP’s Response in Myanmar

WFP implemented its first operation in Myanmar in 1978 in the northern Rakhine State and established its office in 1994. Today, WFP provides crisis-affected communities with food, cash and nutrition support.
Children in Myanmar
Food
WFP provides lifesaving food to people displaced and/or affected by ongoing crises in conflict zones. WFP also provides regular support for extremely food insecure people in Kachin, Shan, Chin and Rakhine states who have been displaced since before the military takeover.
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Maina KBC is one of the largest IDP camps in Kachin State. As the resumed armed conflict in Kachin marks a decade in 2021, relief assistance from WFP remains a lifeline for IDPs from Maina KBC and other camps across the state. Affected by conflict, Kachin State has a large poverty gap and high prevalence of stunting in children under five.
Nutrition
WFP provides nutrition support to pregnant and breastfeeding women, children aged 6 months to 5 years old, and people living with HIV and TB. This includes malnutrition prevention and treatment services, nutrition education, cash assistance and counseling to caregivers.
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Children studying in Myanmar
School Meals
Where it is safe and feasible, WFP continues to provide children with school meals. Students receive fortified biscuit snacks, warm cooked meals or take-home rations. WFP works with communities, parent groups and religious institutions to provide these meals to students.
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Lastest News

  • News Release
  • April 3, 2025

WFP Delivers Aid to Hardest-Hit Areas in Earthquake-Stricken Myanmar
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  • News Release
  • March 28, 2025

Myanmar Earthquake: WFP Ready to Assist

Woman wearing red headscarf in Bangladesh WFP/Sayed Asif Mahmud/2021
  • News Release
  • May 13, 2023

WFP Gears up to Support People in Myanmar and Bangladesh as Cyclone Mocha Approaches

WFP/Marco Frattini/2021
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  • August 17, 2022

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