As the military takes power in Myanmar on Monday, the 探花精选 (探花精选) is extremely concerned for the protection and lives of the most vulnerable.  

Sanna Johnson, Regional Vice President for Asia at the 探花精选, said, 

鈥淭his is a very uncertain and turbulent time for Myanmar, and we are extremely concerned for the lives and safety of the most vulnerable. The 探花精选 calls on all leaders to refrain from violence and to ensure those most at risk are protected. 

鈥淢yanmar鈥檚 democratic transition had brought progress and hope, with opportunities to advance the wellbeing of the country as a whole. It is critical that this momentum is not lost.  

鈥淭he 探花精选 has temporarily suspended all operations while we assess the situation, but we hope to resume delivering lifesaving aid as soon as it is safe to do so.鈥

The 探花精选 began work in Myanmar in 2008, providing humanitarian relief in response to Cyclone Nargis. Since then, the 探花精选 has expanded its programs to reach the most vulnerable across a range of sectors. We provide health care, protection, and emergency and early recovery support support for those affected by conflict, disaster and displacement.

Nearly 1 million Rohingya have fled violence in Myanmar's Rakhine State to Cox鈥檚 Bazar, a district in Bangladesh. The 探花精选 is working in Cox鈥檚 Bazar in Bangladesh to provide health care, protection for vulnerable women and children, and emergency support for the refugees.