Outcome MYM_D_1.2

By the end of 2025, people in Myanmar, especially women and those most vulnerable, will have improved access to inclusive, resilient, gender-responsive, equitable and sustainable essential social services

UN Women achieved gains from its Joint Programme with UNFPA as MCO strengthened the community resilience of women across 9 communities, who were supported to access micro-livelihood opportunities through cash transfers and skills building to reduce risks for GBV. Notably, intermediate results from GBV trainings have found that 80% of the participants expressed increased awareness of why gender equality is important and how this is related to harmful cultural practices and traditions that unconsciously exacerbate or contribute to GBV. Through MC O suppor t, w omen have increased incomes and income generating opportunities , which led to addressing women’s lack of access to economic resources, which is a known risk factor for GBV . Thus , UN Women’s support resulted in 623 at risk women receiv ing livelihood support—including individual cash grants, community group cash grants, livestock training, and home gardening training ; and 70% of these women ave reported increased income and a gradual enhancement of their economic activities , which leads to concrete changes in lives of beneficiaries with more women having econ omic autonomy and the economic means for better well-being (to be able to purchase basic needs such as food and health, and cover household expenses ) . Further, 164 women received cash for livelihood to have access to income generating activities that led to having their voices in decision-making within the household. Additionally, 80% of the 30 sewing trainees started their own business and are now earning a monthly income of 200,000 MMK (95 USD) . Also, 9 women’s community business groups comprised of 148 women received cash transfers that enabled them to start agriculturally based small-scale business , 24 women’s groups composed of 152 females and 54 males continued their small-scale soap making enterprises from the received cash grants and90 women revitalized their agriculture based small-scale business through cash top-ups. Moreover, 40 women in 10 community self-help group sustained their businesses. Another important related outcome is how community groups of women as well as individual women and youth have been able to apply the skills and capacity development support they received for starting/running their micro-small business enterprises . For example, 209 youth and women (158 females, 51 males) enhanced their skills in small business and financial management to support the establishment or continuity of their backyard livelihood activities on mushroom production, ginger tea, and soap making that aims to increase income for the family , while 203 individuals (164 females) developed business plans and started small businesses after received trainings on business development and management, and marketing support. Another key component of MCO’s livelihoods development strategy is the work with existing women entrepreneurs which led to 232 women entrepreneurs gaining capacities to strengthen their businesses, through business training, personalized coaching from experts, peer networking, and financial resources. Participants showcased impressive shifts in their marketing and sales approaches, particularly in leveraging digital platforms, and demonstrated improved abilities in financial planning. Moreover, a transformative feminist Leadership programme equipped 228 women with business skills and the participants were connected to the UNDP business e-learning platform.

By the end of 2025, people in Myanmar, especially women and those most vulnerable, will have improved access to inclusive, resilient, gender-responsive, equitable and sustainable essential social services

UN Women achieved tangible progress toward improving access to inclusive, gender-responsive, and resilient essential social services for people in Myanmar, particularly women and those most vulnerable, by strengthening community- and women-led service delivery systems alongside direct protection, health, and early recovery support. Through targeted capacity development, 72 women’s CSOs and community women’s groups strengthened their ability to prevent and respond to GBV, including survivor identification, referrals, and access to services. As a result, these community-based mechanisms enabled 2,578 individuals —predominantly women—to access comprehensive, survivor-centred GBV services such as safe shelter, psychosocial, legal, and medical support, mobile outreach, and structured case management, ensuring dignity, continuity of care, and reduced barriers to service access. UN Women’s support contributed to meaningful improvements in the wellbeing and recovery pathways of survivors. Early feedback from women and girls accessing services indicated increased emotional stability, trust in service providers, and willingness to seek support, alongside strengthened social connectedness and confidence. The provision of women-only safe spaces reduced stigma and fear of retaliation, while integrated referrals and first-line psychosocial support strengthened continuity and quality of essential social services for those at heightened risk. During the reporting period, 1,868 women and girls , including GBV and explosive ordnance survivors, received emergency cash assistance and livelihood support. A total of 936 women (including 354 GBV survivors) received cash and skills training in farming, retail, and handicrafts. Among them, 512 women received 550,000 MMK each (plus 350,000 MMK) to start businesses, while 354 survivors received 277,300 MMK each for livelihood recovery. A total of 270 women launched businesses, and 260 at-risk women received seed funding. Additionally, 150 at-risk women received cash grants for small enterprises. These interventions strengthened economic self-reliance and reduced vulnerability. Access to lifesaving maternal, newborn, and health-related services was also strengthened. In parallel, 5,677 individuals benefited from emergency, health, and protection interventions, including 69 pregnant and lactating women who accessed referral and health support services that improved continuity of antenatal and postnatal care. The distribution of 230 Newborn Kits and 230 Clean Delivery Kits contributed to safer childbirth practices and improved newborn health outcomes, reducing preventable risks for women and infants in crisis-affected settings. At the community level, UN Women reinforced the sustainability and inclusiveness of essential social services by strengthening women’s leadership and community awareness. The capacities of 54 women-led organizations and organizations of persons with disabilities were enhanced, while 5,348 community members —the majority women—participated in awareness-raising activities on GBV prevention, mental health and psychosocial support, disability inclusion, women’s rights, and the Women, Peace and Security agenda. These efforts increased community knowledge, improved referral pathways, and positioned women-led organizations and grassroots women leaders as trusted actors in delivering inclusive, equitable, and resilient essential social services across crisis-affected communities.