Learning

Prolonged conflict and insecurity and frequent natural disasters have severely hampered the education and dreams of Myanmar’s children. These disruptions not only hinder immediate learning opportunities but also endanger children’s long-term potential, undermining their ability to pursue an education crucial for their future.

Around 3.5 million children are out of school or learning (nearly 20 per cent of the child population) and are exposed to higher risks of grave violations and abuse. Approximately 60 per cent of out-of-school children are aged 15–17 years, and two-thirds of children with disabilities are out of school. Teacher shortages are also a huge challenge, exceeding 50 per cent. At the same time, attacks on education facilities and resulting school closures or disruptions are depriving children of learning opportunities.

The lack of learning opportunities and lack of access to safe and quality learning is leaving children vulnerable to lifelong repercussions.

An entire generation now faces significant challenges in acquiring the necessary skills and knowledge for a productive workforce. This educational deficit poses a severe risk to the country's future economic productivity. Without quality education, children are deprived of the opportunity to develop essential skills needed in a competitive global economy, threatening Myanmar's growth and progress.

Safe, continuous learning is every child’s right

Children need to learn, and they have the right, not only to an education, but to learn in a place that makes them feel safe.