Education in Myanmar

Partner since:
Total grant support: US$99,884,658
Grant eligibility:
- Multiplier
- System capacity
- System transformation
Partner since:
Total grant support: US$99,884,658
Grant eligibility:
12 million school age children in Myanmar currently face a learning crisis. A combination of both COVID-19 and the military takeover have led to the lost of recent improvements in education outcomes.
The outbreak of COVID-19 resulted in prolonged school closures, with children’s learning being greatly disrupted. The military takeover of the country in February 2021 has also impacted children’s education. Following the takeover, 125,000 basic education teachers (31%) were suspended.
Displacement and insecurity caused by the conflict has contributed to low enrollment and attendance figures, with violence occurring near schools and some premises being taken over for military purposes.
Unique challenges in accessing education are also faced by Rohingya children, with many of those in IDP camps struggling to access education, particularly post-primary. To date, violence is continuing in Myanmar, including in areas that previously did not have active conflict, and UNOCHA estimates that over 240,000 displaced people are in camps or camp-like situations.
Despite the clear need for educational reform, the political environment means that it is very challenging for education partners to intervene and support education improvements within Myanmar.
The Myanmar Joint Response Framework for the Education Sector 2022-2025 therefore functions as a tool for coordination between national and international stakeholders and partners working on supporting the education sector. Within the Framework, 3 main programming areas are identified:
The framework also notes equity and inclusion as priorities, which cut across all three programming areas. In particular, focus is placed upon children with disabilities, as well as the importance of using a gendered approach to ensure that the varying needs of girls and boys are met.
(data as of February 17, 2025)
Type: Program development
Years: 2024 - 2025
Allocation: US$191,000
Utilization: -US$9,000
Grant agent: Save the Children UK
Type: Program implementation
Years: 2023 - 2026
Allocation: US$50,000,000
Utilization: US$13,135,258
Grant agent: Save the Children UK, UNESCO, UNICEF
Type: Sector plan development
Years: 2020 - 2025
Allocation: US$699,062
Utilization: US$457,411
Grant agent: UNESCO