Help make a lasting difference in the lives of people in Myanmar.
Myanmar is facing a prolonged humanitarian crisis driven by conflict, displacement, economic hardship, and recurring natural disasters. Millions of people are struggling to access food, healthcare, clean water, shelter, education, and safe livelihoods. Better Burma works alongside trusted team and local partners and affected communities to deliver practical, direct support where it is needed most, helping families meet urgent needs, regain stability, and begin rebuilding their lives.
1. Provide lifesaving assistance
Including food, clean water, shelter, and emergency relief to families in crisis.
2. Support healthcare and nutrition
Ensuring access to essential healthcare services, medicines, and nutrition support for children and families.
3. Protect and support
Safeguarding vulnerable individuals from violence, exploitation, and abuse, and providing psychosocial support.
4. Improve access to clean water and sanitation
Promoting safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene to protect health and prevent disease.
5. Promote education and opportunity
Supporting access to education and learning so children and young people can build a better future.
6. Strengthen communities
Working with local partners to build resilience, restore livelihoods, and support long-term recovery.
OUR IMPACT TOGETHER
WAYS TO ENGAGE
Events, fundraisers, and opportunities to connect with and support our work.
Digital Storytelling &
Audio Engagement Workshop
Join Insight Myanmar for a two-day workshop exploring how research, field experience, and advocacy can be transformed into engaging, human-centered audio stories.
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Yangon Portraits
for Flood Relief
Support communities affected by flooding in Lemyethna Township through photography. A collection of Yangon street portraits is available to order, with proceeds supporting Better Burma’s humanitarian response.
Learning from the Ledi Tradition
of Vipassanā
Join Ven. Jotika for an ongoing exploration of meditation and Buddhist teachings rooted in the Ledi Tradition. These online sessions welcome both newcomers and experienced practitioners and include time for discussion and Q&A.
Battling the Three Big Bad Cs
Join author Eileen Lui for an afternoon of reading, conversation, and reflection around grief, loss, and Myanmar. The event will raise support for Better Burma and Cancer Research Malaysia through sales of her book, written in honour of her late husband.
What We Do
We deliver life-saving aid and long-term support to communities across Myanmar.
The Road to Better Health
Bringing essential medical care directly to remote, conflict-affected communities.
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Displaced but Determined
Helping displaced families secure legal documentation, safer work and greater stability.
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Dignity in Her Hands
Supporting adolescent girls in refugee camps with essential personal care and dignity.
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A New Chapter in Kyauktaw
Building community-led livelihoods that help families move toward greater self-reliance.
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Weaving Strength
Helping women turn traditional skills into sustainable income and greater household security.
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Insight Myanmar brings together voices from across Myanmar and beyond through in-depth conversations on history, humanitarian issues, culture, politics, spirituality, and lived experience.
LISTEN
Hear long-form conversations with people whose experiences, expertise, and perspectives shape Myanmar's story.
EXPLORE
Discover a growing archive of interviews, testimony, research, and stories across hundreds of conversations.
SUPPORT
Membership helps sustain independent storytelling and supports deeper ways to navigate and engage with the archive.
Supporting the people of Myanmar through humanitarian action and storytelling that informs, connects, and inspires action.