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Myanmar

In Myanmar, children are severely affected by the internal armed conflict. School closures, destruction of infrastructure, internal displacement, and security concerns have drastically reduced access to healthcare, food, and education.

This is what Erikshjälpen is focusing on in Myanmar

Erikshjälpen’s work in Myanmar focuses primarily on children’s right to safety and protection, as well as education and health. Given the ongoing armed conflicts, humanitarian interventions are also being carried out interventions a focus on children’s rights.

This is what Erikshjälpen is contributing to in Myanmar

Erikshjälpen contributes to, among other things:

so that children and young people in conflict zones can continue to attend school.
that children can grow up without physical or verbal punishment from, for example, parents or school staff.
that children are involved in matters concerning their safety and protection.

Facts about Myanmar

Land area: 678,000 km² (2025)

Capital: Naypyidaw

Population: approximately 55 million (2025)

Official language: Burmese

Climate: Myanmar has a tropical monsoon climate. The climate varies across different parts of the country due to significant differences in terrain, ranging from coastal areas to mountainous regions.

Nature: Myanmar’s landscape is diverse, featuring high mountains, a tropical coastline, and lowlands along the Irrawaddy River.