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Rebuilding lives and livelihoods in the aftermath of Myanmar’s earthquake
Three sewing trainee girls and five ILO officials are standing together behind the sewing machine.

Rebuilding lives and livelihoods in the aftermath of Myanmar’s earthquake

ILO-supported initiatives have created work, restored infrastructure, strengthened skills, and empowered communities to lead a more inclusive and sustainable recovery.

ILO skills training boosts earthquake recovery in Southern Shan State
Dresses and Burmese longyi made by sewing and weaving training programme participants are being displayed at the sideline of closing ceremony of vocational training.

ILO skills training boosts earthquake recovery in Southern Shan State

Community members complete vocational courses to rebuild livelihoods and support inclusive economic recovery in Myanmar.

ILO vocational training strengthens women’s economic empowerment and community resilience in Myanmar
Women are practising with sewing machines in the training and a woman & a man are checking them.

ILO vocational training strengthens women’s economic empowerment and community resilience in Myanmar

Skills training equips women to earn incomes, rebuild livelihoods and contribute to post-earthquake recovery in Mandalay and Southern Shan State.

ILO launches recovery support for earthquake-hit communities in Myanmar
Workers beneficiaries of ILO programme in Myanmar's earthquake and floods-affected areas

ILO launches recovery support for earthquake-hit communities in Myanmar

Livelihood recovery activities take place to support affected communities in the Inle Lake area and Mandalay Region of Myanmar.

ILO training strengthens earthquake recovery skills and resilience in Myanmar

ILO/China Partnership Programme on skills

ILO training strengthens earthquake recovery skills and resilience in Myanmar

Trainers, responders, and community leaders gain practical tools in disaster preparedness, mental health support, and recovery through ILO–China partnership training.

ILO launches livelihood recovery initiative in earthquake-affected areas in Myanmar

Crisis response

ILO launches livelihood recovery initiative in earthquake-affected areas in Myanmar

The project aims to rebuild destroyed buildings by hiring local workers, thereby providing decent work for affected communities.

ILO launches emergency Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) initiative to support the earthquake recovery in Myanmar’s Inle...
ILO distributed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits

Press release

ILO launches emergency Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) initiative to support the earthquake recovery in Myanmar’s Inle...

The initiative provides urgent income support to earthquake survivors while helping communities rebuild homes and essential infrastructure through decent work.

More than 3.5 million workers potentially affected by the devastating earthquake in Myanmar
Destruction caused by the earthquake in Mandalay township. 2025.

More than 3.5 million workers potentially affected by the devastating earthquake in Myanmar

A new brief by the ILO reveals that over 3.5 million workers employed in the area hit by Myanmar’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake face potential income losses of US$36.8 million per day. It calls for urgent support to restore jobs and livelihoods.

ILO steps up urgent support for people of Myanmar following devastating earthquake

Press release

ILO steps up urgent support for people of Myanmar following devastating earthquake

Rapid relief efforts and long-term employment recovery plans aim to protect workers, support small businesses, and promote decent work in Myanmar’s post-earthquake recovery.