In the initial days following a crisis, support from existing local structures is crucial. Organizations and individuals already on the ground can provide the fastest and most effective assistance. As long as local markets remain functional, procuring relief goods locally is the fastest, most cost-effective, and most sustainable solution.
Two key factors are essential for this approach:
SWISSAID ensures both. Despite the challenging conditions, our organization has remained in the country and gained extensive experience in humanitarian aid under such difficult circumstances. This expertise is now proving invaluable in our current emergency response efforts. In Myanmar, SWISSAID works in partnership with local organisations. These organisations have the strong trust and relationships with communities that are crucial in the diverse ethnic, religious and cultural areas in which we work and, importantly, they have access to communities.
Our emergency aid follows a structured and coordinated approach:
This approach allows SWISSAID to respond flexibly and efficiently to the challenging situation in Myanmar and provide the best possible support to affected communities.
