This documents aims to clarify the Livelihood and Food Security Fund’s (LIFT) policy and procedures related to financial risk and fraud, including procedures for reporting and investigating suspicious of fraudulent activity.
LIFT’s COVID-19 response in 2021 builds on learning from 2020 which highlighted the importance of strong on-the-ground partnerships with diverse stakeholders, particularly local CSOs, community groups and microfinance institutions, as the foundation for effective emergency interventions that...
LIFT’s Annual Report 2020 presents the efforts and results of partners across the country to respond to the devastating impacts of COVID-19 across all sectors in 2020 and reach over 12.8 million of the most vulnerable people, roughly 38 per cent of Myanmar’s population, without a break in...
In 2015, LIFT developed an organisation-wide MEAL Framework for its 2014-2018 strategy cycle. This MEAL Framework, for the first time, set out the overall architecture of LIFT’s MEAL system across the LIFT, programme and project levels. The refreshed MEAL Framework for 2019...
The coup of the 1st of February and the resulting violent crackdowns and restrictions imposed by the Tatmadaw (Myanmar armed forces) have severe socio-economic consequences on the population of Myanmar, especially for vulnerable people including many older people and people with disabilities...
LIFT's 2019-2023 Kachin and northern Shan Programme aims to respond to these challenges by enhancing resilience and livelihoods, improving nutritional status, increasing household income and assets and reducing vulnerability of internally displaced people, returnees, women, migrants, people...
Rural to urban migration is rapidly increasing in Myanmar, with many unemployed and under-employed people moving to seek new jobs in cities. These internal migration flows have resulted in a dramatic increase in the population of Yangon’s peri-urban industrial zones and have had a particular...
This rapid assessment was conducted by Mon Women’s Coalition (MWC), the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), in collaboration with their partner Metta Development Foundation, with the technical support of IOM and in close coordination with the Department of Labour. The assessment covered...
This rapid assessment was conducted by Parami Development Network (PDN), with the technical support of IOM and in close coordination with the Department of Labour. The assessment covered 10 townships, namely, Hopong, Lawksawk, Nansang, Taunggyi, Nyaungshwe, Loilen, Mawkmai, Pinlaung, Hsihseng...
This rapid assessment was conducted by IOM and Social Care Volunteer Group (SCVG), in close coordination with the Department of Labour. The assessment covered three townships in Magway Region, namely Pakokku, Aunglan, Thayet; and three townships in Mandalay Region, namely Meiktila, Taungtha,...
This rapid assessment was conducted by the Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO), with the technical support of IOM and in close coordination with the Department of Labour. The assessment covered seven townships of Chin State, namely Matupi, Kanpetlet, Tedim, Thantlang, Falam, Hakha, and...
This rapid assessment was conducted by three civil society organizations, namely Nay Wun Ni, Kyal Sin May and Swan Saung Shin, with the technical support of IOM and in close coordination with the General Administration Department. The assessment covered three townships of Ayeyarwady Region,...
At the onset of COVID-19, LIFT quickly responded and pivoted existing resources to deliver immediate preparedness and prevention activities in support of the most vulnerable. To date, LIFT has committed a total of USD 27.8 million for an immediate frontline response, a medium-term response in...
These guidelines provide development partners, actors along the food system, and multi sector stakeholders, including policy and programming decision makers with guidance to support the implementation and prioritization of nutrition sensitive interventions in the context of COVID-19. The...
To assess the impact of COVID-19 on the target group directly, including employability prospects and participation in vocational training, the study interviewed a sample of youth IDPs from each target location. Originally, the study anticipated interviewing youth in the camps, however due to...
The study collected additional valuable information from key stakeholders to better support VESI and other similar programs looking to develop demand-oriented TVET that results in improved employment outcomes for youth. Youth IDPs and key informants surveyed were asked to list the top reason...
Farmers’ use of high-quality, certified paddy seed can increase yields by 5-15%, or an additional profit of $25 per acre. Thanks to the LLM project, farmers are more familiar with the benefits of using high-quality seed. There is a growing market for seed production and distribution. The...
The number of IDP returns has also increased in recent years. According to The Border Consortium (TBC), approximately 162,000 displaced persons attempted to either return to former villages or resettle in surrounding areas of South East Myanmar between 2013 and 2018. TBC noted, nevertheless,...
LIFT Annual Report 2019 outlines LIFT’s achievements in its 10th year of operations, supporting the most vulnerable in Myanmar.
LIFT's COVID-19 support totals USD 25.5 million. It was delivered in three steps:
- Late March: LIFT's partners adapted existing projects as an immediate response in support of the most vulnerable.
- By mid-April, LIFT’s donors allocated further USD20 million. ...
