Popular MIMU Power BI Training is now also on SeePuuYar, a Myanmar-language learning platform for data management, GIS, and Remote Sensing. The course is free and self-paced, and those who score 80% or above on the assessment will receive a certificate.

Since 2007, MIMU has been providing a wide range of products, services, and collecting resources from humanitarian and development partners, leading to more than 400 webpages in both English and Myanmar languages. We understand that navigating such an extensive repository, despite its many uses, can feel overwhelming.

That’s why we’re introducing our newly updated MIMU Website Guide. This concise guide highlights the main sections of our homepage and banner, directing you toward our key products and services. It also offers quick tips on locating data, maps, assessments, and other valuable resources.

We hope that this guide provides a quick overview of MIMU’s offerings, whether you’re searching for emergency information, in-depth sector resources, or the latest job and training announcements. Take a look and feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback.

The recently released MIMU 5W Comparison Report analyses the changes and trends of activities reported to the MIMU 5W between August 2020 and August 2024. Some highlights from the report include:
- 2021 saw a significant reduction in the number of reporting agencies and activities compared to the previous round in August 2020 (Over 30% reduction in reporting agencies, 33% reduction in the number of projects reported)
- These numbers have somewhat recovered in the last 12 months but there are still more activities reported as “suspended” and lower percentage of activities reported as “ongoing”

Here, it is important to note that the MIMU 5W captures information on the sector, area and status of activities, but does not include the number of people reached or the extent to which needs are met.
Please share your feedback, suggestions and questions on this analysis with us via info.mimu@undp.org. Other products from the latest round of August 2022 can be found in the MIMU 5W page.

MIMU thanks all agencies, especially 5W focal points, for your active participation in this exercise, and we look forward to your continuing cooperation and support for the next round. Please share your comments and feedback with us via the contact form.

Landmine injuries, and injuries from other found explosive remnants of war (ERW), place an enormous burden on public health and social services.

When compared to other injuries, landmine casualties usually require multiple surgeries and larger quantities of blood transfusions.

Recovery from a landmine injury is not swift and usually requires long hospital stays.

Limb loss is not uncommon and in those injuries, once they are in recovery, the amputee will need to be provided with a prosthetic limb. These require maintenance over the rest of the mine victims’ lifetime.

Even with an artificial limb, they may not be able to return to their former occupation. This requires vocational assistance. The mine victim may also need to access psycho-social counseling to cope with the potential mental trauma.

In its current state, Myanmar’s public health system can rarely provide all the above, especially the immediate life saving medical care following such injuries. The associated costs can devastate rural families, pushing entire households into poverty.

In order to highlight these issues, in collaboration with the Landmine Monitor, we have made an infographic which is now available to download through the dedicated Mine Action page.