Our Thematic Areas

Integrated, multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance aligned with global standards

HEAR adopts an integrated, multi-sectoral approach to address the interconnected needs of crisis-affected populations. Our nine thematic areas are aligned with global humanitarian standards, the Myanmar Humanitarian Response Plan cluster system, and Sphere minimum standards.

Protection services for vulnerable populations

Protection

Mainstreaming protection principles across all sectors, with focused interventions for women, girls, children, and ethnic minorities. Includes case management, referral pathways, community-based protection, mine risk education, GBV prevention and response, child protection, and psychosocial support.

Education in emergencies

Education in Emergencies

Safe, inclusive, quality learning for children and youth disrupted by conflict and displacement. Temporary learning spaces, teacher training, learning materials, school feeding, inclusive education for children with disabilities.

Essential healthcare services

Health

Essential primary healthcare, reproductive health, psychosocial support, and community health promotion in underserved and hard-to-reach areas.

Water, sanitation and hygiene

WASH

Safe drinking water, adequate sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion to reduce disease and protect public health.

Food security and nutrition

Food Security

Timely and appropriate food assistance, in-kind distributions, and complementary nutrition programming to combat hunger and malnutrition.

Emergency shelter and non-food items

Shelter & NFIs

Emergency and transitional shelter solutions and essential non-food items for displaced and vulnerable families.

Livelihoods and economic resilience

Livelihoods

Restoration and diversification of livelihoods to enhance self-reliance, economic resilience, and long-term recovery. Cash-for-work programs.

Disaster risk reduction

Disaster Risk Reduction

Strengthening community capacity to prepare for, mitigate, and respond to natural disasters and shocks. Building resilience before crises strike.

Multi-purpose cash assistance

Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance

Unrestricted cash and voucher assistance empowering beneficiaries with dignity and flexibility to prioritize and meet their own diverse needs.

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