Hope for Now provides critical support to Myanmar communities affected by ongoing civil conflict. Through community programs, gospel outreach, and practical aid, the ministry addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The project continues to expand its efforts, reaching more people with hope and resources during this difficult time.
Quick Facts
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a diverse country with no official religion, bordered by Bangladesh, India, China, Laos, and Thailand. INNZ partners with the Hope is Now Mission and Resource Centre in Yangon, which offers gospel outreach and evangelism to local communities. The centre aims to meet the physical, educational, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of the Myanmar people through various programs.
Hope for Now supports the local church and empowers communities with microfinance, helping them build businesses and improve their quality of life. Additionally, they provide classes in English, computer skills, business, and microfinance to enhance local opportunities.
About Myanmar
Capital: Naypyidaw
Language: Burmese (official), with over 100 languages spoken by various ethnic groups
Population: Approximately 54 million
Location: Myanmar, also known as Burma, is located in Southeast Asia. It shares borders with Bangladesh and India to the northwest, China to the northeast, Laos and Thailand to the east, and the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal to the south and southwest.
Religion: The majority of the population practices Theravada Buddhism, with smaller communities of Christians, Muslims, and practitioners of traditional animist beliefs.
Education: Myanmar’s education system is hindered by political instability, underfunding, and a lack of resources. Many schools lack basic infrastructure and trained teachers, especially in rural and conflict-affected areas. The language barrier also poses a challenge for ethnic minorities, leading to disparities in educational outcomes.