What we do
Emergency Response to the Conflict and Typhoon Yagi in the Mandalay Region
Countries
Fields of intervention
- Opening date: April 2025
- Closing date: August 2025
WHERE
Myanmar, Mandalay Region, Pyawbwe Township
CONTEXT
The project, initially titled “Emergency Response to the Conflict and Typhoon Yagi in the Mandalay Region (Myanmar),” was revised following the devastating earthquakes of 28 March 2025 that struck central Myanmar, with epicenters near Mandalay and Sagaing. The quake heavily affected Mandalay, Sagaing, Magway Regions, the Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, and surrounding areas, worsening an existing humanitarian crisis caused by ongoing conflict and the presence of millions of internally displaced people. Over 17 million people were affected, with severe damage to infrastructure, homes, and essential services. Following requests from local authorities and a rapid assessment conducted by ASIA in Pyawbwe Township, the intervention was adjusted to address the newly emerged emergency needs.
OBJECTIVES
General objective:
The general objective was revised to address the new emergency:
Safeguard the lives and dignity of families affected by the earthquake in the Mandalay Region by providing immediate humanitarian assistance and essential survival items.
Specific objective:
The specific objective was revised to address the new emergency:
Provide immediate assistance to 565 families affected by the earthquake in Pyawbwe Township through the distribution of essential kits to improve food security and living conditions.
ACTIVITIES
- Project activities were adapted to the new emergency:
- Rapid assessment and coordination with local authorities.
- Definition and approval of the project variant, adjusting budget, beneficiaries, and kit composition.
- Selection of 565 vulnerable families.
- Procurement and distribution of 565 emergency kits.
- Monitoring and collection of feedback.
BENEFICIARIES
Direct beneficiaries: 2,621 people (2,434 people: 1,115 men and 1,319 women + 187 students)
PARTNERS
GAD (General Administration Department) of Pyawbwe Municipality – local coordination, support in beneficiary selection and kit distribution.
DoA (Department of Agriculture) regional and local – support in assessment and field activities.
Village Councils