Our Work
Integrated programs addressing the interconnected needs of peri-urban communities.
Our Key Themes
Click any theme to explore our programs and impact in that area
Wash & Sanitation
Access to clean water, proper sanitation, and good hygiene practices are fundamental to health and dignity. We work with communities to improve WASH infrastructure and promote sustainable hygiene behaviors.
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 Myanmar
Environmental sanitation and waste management
Health & Nutrition
We ensure vulnerable communities have access to quality healthcare services, health education, and nutritional support. Our programs connect families with essential health services and build local capacity.
Example Activities:
Medical camps in Thanlyin Township providing primary care
Health referral services from community resource centers
Nutrition education and support for mothers and children
Community health worker training programs
Partnerships with PATH and other health organizations
Child Protection & Play
Every child deserves a safe space to play, learn, and grow. We create child-friendly spaces and support children's mental health and wellbeing through play-based activities 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
Creative and recreational activities for children
Livelihoods & Youth
We support families and young people to build sustainable livelihoods through skills training, entrepreneurship support,
and access to economic opportunities. Our programs empower communities to create their own solutions.
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
Partnerships with UNDP and BRAC on economic empowerment
Urban Resilience & Environment
Building community resilience to environmental challenges through sustainable practices, environmental education, and collaborative action with organizations like Thant Myanmar and UNDP.
Example Activities:
Environmental sanitation programs in informal settlements
Community-led environmental clean-up campaigns
Climate resilience and adaptation training
Waste management and recycling initiatives
Urban greening and sustainable development projects
Our Impact in 2025
Through integrated programs across all our key themes, FIN Myanmar reached over 28,000 people in peri-urban Yangon communities. Our community resource centers serve as hubs for health services, children's
activities, and community empowerment.