UN-Habitat in partnership with DUHD, with support of Cities Alliance, invited four outstanding international experts on slum upgrading to Yangon, to present their experiences on slum upgrading. The full-day workshop at the Chatrium Hotel in Yangon  was attended both by representatives from relevant Ministries,    by representatives from diplomatic missions , UN agencies and  a number ...

Yangon 28 April 2017 – UN-Habitat successfully held an international experience sharing workshop on slum upgrading, bringing together leading experts from the region and Myanmar  to help identify  possible solutions to Myanmar’s growing slum problem. More information can be found at: International Experience-Sharing Workshop on Slum Upgrading Multimedia Source: Kamayut Media ...

Dr Joan Clos Message on World Habitat Day 2016 (as read) Executive Director of UN-Habitat and Secretary-General of Habitat III Our cities and homes define who we are, in many ways. They determine whether we will have access to education and job opportunities. They define our ability to lead a healthy life and the level of ...

The programme was funded by the people of Japan to support 612,709 people (305,814 male; 306,859 female) through community lead development in 509 villages in 10 townships of Kachin, Chin, Kayah and Shan States. More information can be found at: The Programme for Development and Rehabilitation of Community in Ethnic Minority Area, Myanmar ...

A project funded by the Australian Government (AUSAID) for empowering people helped 9,971 families representing 69,101 individuals in 40 villages in Wundwin Township through the community driven approach. More information can be found at: Safe and Sustainable Access to WASH for Rural Communities ...

A project funded by ECHO and Government of Norway assisted in the reconstruction of homes for 2,250 families, in Cyclone Giri affected townships of Myebon & Minbya of Rakhine State through the community driven approach. More information can be found at: Shelter Recovery Programme – Post Giri Affected Areas ...

A project funded by the American People (USAID) for rebuilding people’s lives helped rehabilitate houses for 1,000 families in Dedaye Township of Ayeyarwady Region. More information can be found at: Rebuilding Homes – Rebuilding Lives Coastal Settlements Sustainable Recovery (CSSR) ...

A project funded by NZAID helped in the reconstruction & rebuilding of basic services for People, in Kungyangon Township of Yangon Region in Myanmar. More information can be found at: Rebuilding Homes – Rebuilding Lives – Coastal Settlements Support Programme (CSSP) ...

A project funded by the LIFT for sustainable human development helped the people from 250 villages across five townships in the Delta (Pyapon, Kyaiklat, Bogale, Kungyangon and Dedaye). More information can be found at: Coastal Communities Livelihood Assistance Programme (CLAP) ...

Improving the health of families in the Delta by providing access to safe water and sanitation facilities, while raising awareness of hygiene and health related issues was a project funded by the Government of Japan for recovery and reconstruction of 2365 latrines, 197 rainwater collection tanks, 235 ponds, 28 new ponds and 212 new wells, ...