The European Commission has allocated €63 million in humanitarian aid for people affected by conflict in Myanmar and for Rohingya refugees in neighbouring countries, with most support directed to Bangladesh.
The funding was announced as the conflict in Myanmar triggered by the military coup enters its fifth year, and forms part of the EU’s initial 2026 humanitarian allocation for South and Southeast Asia, the European Commission announced on Friday.
More than €38.6 million is set aside for aid inside Myanmar, including food assistance and emergency nutrition, shelter for people forced from their homes, clean water and sanitation, healthcare in hard-to-reach areas, mine risk education and support for landmine victims, and emergency education.
A further €23.4 million is earmarked for Bangladesh to support almost 1.2 million Rohingya refugees — mostly in Cox’s Bazar — as well as surrounding host communities, with funding intended for food and nutrition support, maintenance of camp shelters and facilities, and services such as healthcare, emergency education, and access to water and sanitation.
Support beyond Myanmar and Bangladesh
An additional €1 million will go towards life-saving assistance for refugees and host communities in other countries including India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, reflecting the regional impact of the Myanmar crisis, according to the Commission.
All EU humanitarian funding will be delivered through partner organisations, including international non-governmental organisations and UN agencies.
Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib said the EU remained committed to supporting vulnerable communities in Myanmar and people forced to flee abroad, and called on all parties to respect international humanitarian law and ensure civilians can access essential services.
Humanitarian needs in Myanmar have risen since the military takeover five years ago and were worsened by a strong earthquake in 2025, with just over 16 million people now prioritised for assistance after UN-led reprioritisation following global funding cuts.
More than 3.6 million people have been forcibly displaced, and fighting affects most of the country.
A safe return to Myanmar remains impossible for almost 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, more than eight years after their mass exodus, while more people have continued to flee into Bangladesh due to the ongoing conflict.
