“We used to live in very difficult conditions with no privacy. I could not afford my own place, so receiving this individual shelter means a lot. It gives my family dignity and a space of our own.”
— a middle-aged IDP woman in Sittwe.
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In 2026, an estimated 7.7 million people in Myanmar remain in urgent need of Shelter, Non-Food Items (NFIs) and Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) support. The continued effects of protracted conflict, disasters and economic instability have driven record levels of displacement, with over 3.6 million people internally displaced.
Armed conflict continues around major cities in Rakhine, with frequent airstrikes reported in EAO-controlled areas. The majority of the population in Rakhine (including Rohingya and Kaman) continues to face a dire situation due to inadequate shelter, overcrowded displacement camps/sites and limited access to essential services and goods. The impact of the 2025 monsoon season has further exacerbated vulnerabilities, destroying makeshift shelters and eroding camp infrastructure. Humanitarian access constraints, coupled with logistical challenges, limit timely assistance, particularly for the most marginalized and at-risk groups. In the Northwest, armed conflict continues to displace communities, with many IDP and returnee households at risk of further displacement. Shelter and NFI gaps remain critical, especially in Chin and Sagaing. In the Southeast, most conflict-affected IDPs are still unable to return to their places of origin, while recurrent flooding has devastated shelters, particularly in eastern Bago, Kayin and Mon. The majority of returnee households still lack stable shelter and basic services. New displacements continue due to ongoing armed conflict, and shelter and NFI gaps remain critical, while humanitarian access constraints, logistical challenges and limited resources further hinder the response. Ongoing conflict in Kachin and northern Shan continues to severely affect civilians, forcing families to live in temporary, insecure shelters with limited access to basic services. Frequent clashes and insecurity trigger repeated displacement, disrupting livelihoods, education and access to humanitarian assistance. Many displaced people face heightened protection risks, overcrowded living conditions and uncertainty regarding return or durable solutions.
Response
The Cluster aims to assist 3.4 million people in 2026, prioritizing IDPs, returnees and shock-affected communities in high-risk areas, mainly in Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Mandalay, Rakhine, Sagaing, and Shan.
Key response components include emergency shelter kits, transitional shelter construction and shelter repairs, delivered through cash and in-kind support modalities. Shelter assistance will prioritize safety, dignity and environmental sustainability, incorporating protection principles and gender-sensitive design to reduce risks for vulnerable groups inside and outside IDP sites. In-kind NFI distributions and cash-based assistance will be provided where CVA is feasible, markets are functional and accessible, and items are available. CCCM support will include community-led site management, capacity strengthening, protection mainstreaming and AAP interventions, including CFMs. The Cluster will continue to promote localization, empowering community-based organizations and local service providers to lead camp and site management services and shelter interventions, in close coordination with other clusters.
Monitoring
Monitoring and coordination will rely on a data-driven system, including 5W reporting, gap analyses, bilateral meetings with implementing partners and cluster analysis reports. Adequate training on data collection and reporting tools will be provided to ensure data quality. Community feedback mechanisms are in place to ensure accountability, adaptive programming and adherence to technical guidelines on shelter, NFIs, environment and cash-based interventions.
Based on recent analysis of the 2025 Q2 Wai Hmya Par database, as well as feedback received through CFM channels under CCCM operations led by various cluster partners, the Cluster has been actively referring identified needs and gaps to the relevant actors across different operational areas.
People in need, targeted and prioritized breakdown
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People in Need by SAAD
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Shelter/NFI/CCCM Cluster Strategy:
https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/humanitarian-needs-and-response-pl…