Peri-Urban Community Development
A Friend in Need for communities on the edge of Yangon
FIN Myanmar is a national civil-society organization that partners with peri-urban and informal settlements to improve health, livelihoods and resilience through community-led action.
Stories from the Field
Real impact happening every day in peri-urban Yangon communities.
Wash
Youth
Children
Environment
Health
Livelihoods
What We Do
Our programs address the most pressing needs of peri-urban communities
Health & Nutrition
We work to ensure vulnerable communities have access to quality healthcare services, health education, and nutritional support.
Example Activities:
Health referral services from community resource centers
Community health worker training programs
Nutrition education and support for mothers and children
Medical camps in Thanlyin Township providing primary care
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Access to clean water and proper sanitation is fundamental to health and dignity. We work with communities to improve WASH infrastructure and practices.
Example Activities:
Clean water access improvements in informal settlements
Sanitation infrastructure development and maintenance
Hygiene promotion and education campaigns
Community-led WASH initiatives with WaterAid
Livelihoods & Youth Entrepreneurship
We support families and young people to build sustainable livelihoods through skills training, entrepreneurship support, and access to economic opportunities.
Example Activities:
Youth entrepreneurship and start-up training programs.
Vocational skills development for young people
Support for women-led social enterprises
Livelihood diversification for vulnerable households
Child Protection,
Play & Mental Health
Every child deserves a safe space to play, learn, and grow. We create child-friendly spaces and support mental health through play and community programs.
Example Activities:
Safe play spaces and children's clubs at resource centers
World Children's Day celebrations and activities
World Mental Health Day awareness programs
Child protection training for community members
Menstrual Health & Hygiene
In partnership with Pan Ka Lay, we work to break down taboos around menstruation and ensure girls and women have access to information and dignified menstrual products.
Example Activities:
Awareness sessions with girls and women on menstrual health
Distribution of dignified menstrual hygiene products
Breaking down stigma through community education
Collaboration with Pan Ka Lay for specialized support
Working Together for
Lasting Change
Our impact is made possible through strong partnerships with leading organizations
Updates from our programs and communities
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