Myanmar
Religious context
Main faith groups:
The main ethnic group, the Bamar, make up approximately two-thirds of the population, 79% of whom are Buddhist, 6.2% Christian, 4.3% Muslim, 0.5% Hindu, 0.8% following tribal religions and 0.2% other. Christianity is prominent in Kachin, Kayah and Chin State while Islam religions significant in Kayin State, Tanintharyi region and Mon State. In reverse, Buddhism is distributed across the Regions and some States.
Myanmar is a multi-religious country with practicing Buddist, Christian, Muslim, and Hindu citizens. There is no official state religion, but the government shows preference for Theravada Buddhism, the majority religion.
Key
Implementing
Partners
Main Faith-Based Organization Partner: Ratana Metta Organization (RMO)
Main government affiliate: Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture
Main
Initiatives
Priorities: Child Protection; Health; WASH
Social and Behaviour Change Expected:
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Families and communities adopt appropriate caring practices for maternal and child health and improvement in communities’ capacity to maintain a hygienic and healthy living environment to protect children from hygiene related diseases
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Policy changes in discrimination against race and religion with policy advocacy through the interfaith platform