Oxfam’s vision for Myanmar is for all citizens, including women and ethnic nationalities, to be able to enjoy their social, cultural, economic, civil and political rights.
Myanmar is the second biggest country in South East Asia, bordering five countries and with a population of over 50 million. Although it is rich in resources, the country is affected by multiple conflicts and over twenty percent of the population still live below the poverty line. Most people work in agriculture but industrialization is rapid and there is a growing manufacturing industry – which both offers opportunities and poses threats.
Oxfam in Myanmar
Reducing poverty and inequality
In Myanmar, Oxfam works to reduce poverty and inequality through promoting the power of women and men to harness the benefits of political reform and economic development. This involves working with people to develop their ability to influence companies and to hold decision-makers to account so that policies protect their rights and reduce inequality and poverty for all.
We are also working with both government to strengthen its capacity to be more accountable and responsive to peoples’ needs, and with the private sector to be more accountable and transparent to communities and meet their human rights obligations.