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. Specific outcomes include: (1) Women have increased incomes and income generating opportunities and reduced risk for GBV 70 % of the 623 at risk women who received livelihood support—including individual cash grants, community group cash grants, livestock training, and home gardening training—have reported increased income and a gradual enhancement of their economic activities. 80% of the sewing trainees started their own business and are now earning a monthly income of 200,000 MMK (95 USD) 632 women were supported access to micro-livelihood opportunities through cash transfers contributing to reduced risk of GBV 9 women’s community business groups comprised of 148 women received cash transfers that enabled them to start agriculturally based small-scale business 90 women revitalized their agriculture based small-scale business through cash top-ups 24 women’s groups composed of 152 females and 54 males continued their small-scale soap making enterprises from the received cash grants 164 women received cash for livelihood to have access to income generating activities further resulting to having their voices in decision-making within the household. 40 women in 10 community self-help group sustained their businesses (2) Community groups of women as well as individual women and youth gained skills and other capacity development support for starting/running their micro-small business enterprises . Some examples are: 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 203 individuals (164 females) developed business plans and started small businesses after received trainings on business development and management, and marketing support (3) W omen entrepreneurs gained capacities to strengthen their businesses, through business training, personalized coaching from experts, peer networking, and financial resources. Phase one, which concluded in Q1 2024, strengthened the capacity of 232 women entrepreneurs. Participants showcased impressive shifts in their marketing and sales approaches, particularly in leveraging digital platforms, and demonstrated improved abilities in financial planning. a transformative feminist Leadership programme equipped 228 women with business skills and the participants were connected to the UNDP business e-learning platform. 350 women accessed the e-learning platform and the dedicated module on women’s economic empowerment.