On the road between Taungoo and Nay Pyi Daw. © Piers Benatar (Panos)
Decades of repressive military rule, economic mismanagement and internal conflict have left millions of people in Burma trapped in extreme poverty.
We will continue to work as a key part of the UK Government’s effort to secure a peaceful and prosperous Burma with a government that is accountable and respects human rights.
Top priorities
- Helping local groups to have a say in their future
- Tackling malaria and reducing child and maternal mortality
- Enabling children to build their future
We will spend an average of £46 million per year in Burma until 2015. This support is delivered through the United Nations and reputable international and local NGOs. None of our aid goes through the Burmese Government.
Cyclone Giri
Our sympathies go out to those affected by cyclone Giri which hit the western coast of Burma (Rakhine State on the Bay of Bengal) on 22 October 2010. See the latest update on the UK Government response to Cyclone Giri and progress made 6 months on.