Myanmar
A group leader raises awareness of health problems in a displaced community in Kachin
In Kachin, Myanmar, ongoing, bitter conflict has uprooted thousands of women, children and families from their homes. Even though their lives have been devastated, Women and Children First has been working to empower these women to take control of their health problems.
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The Community Health Group and other villagers build the sheltered latrines together
In Myanmar, 1 in 20 children die before reaching their fifth birthday, with diarrhoea a leading causes of death (Source: Demographic and Health Survey). Women and Children First is empowering local communities to reduce this risk by building new toilet facilities.
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Yu Wan, a grandmother and Community Health Volunteer, smiling in Myanmar
Yu Wan, has been helping women in her community understand the importance of giving birth in hospital and having regular health check-ups. Thanks to you, she has been able to spread knowledge throughout her village.
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