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Providing crisis relief, combating poverty and fostering hope for a brighter future for the Karenni people of Myanmar.
Karenni Community UK provides humanitarian assistance at times of crisis and also assists local communities to promote positive change to tackle root causes and support development.
We work directly with local communities and grass root organisations to maximise out impact and ensure support goes directly to those communities who need it most.
Since the military coup on 1st February 2021, we have provided emergency aid for thousands of displaced people in remote parts of Karenni State who are fleeing attacks by the Burmese military.
The Situation in Karenni
Over a quarter of a million people in Karenni have been displaced by conflict. Living conditions in temporary camps are often dire with a shortage of food, drinking water and sanitary items.
Karenni in the 5 years since the 2021 military coup:
Over 2100 airstrikes
3200+ houses damaged or destroyed
1300+ people killed or died due to the effects of war
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Latest Updates
Five years on the scale of destruction is revealed
Today, February 1, 2026, marks the fifth anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar. What began as the crushing of…
Supporting Displaced Children in Karenni
While Myanmar moves forward with sham elections, the reality for displaced families remains incredibly grim. For children caught in this…
150th Karenni National Day
June 21, 2025, marks the 150th anniversary of Karenni National Day. For the Karenni people, it is a day of…
BBC report on continued attacks after Earthquake
The BBC have released a new report from Karenni State on how the Myanmar ruling junta has continued it’s brutal…
Catastrophic earthquake hits Myanmar
On Friday 28 March Myanmar was struck by a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake levelling buildings, roads, hospitals, bridges and other…
Emmy Award winning documentary on Karenni State
In The Last Hospital: 30 Days in Myanmar Sky News Chief Correspondent Stuart Ramsay and his crew take audiences on…
About Karenni
Karenni State, also known as Kayah State, is located in eastern Myanmar (Burma) on the border with Thailand and is home to the Karenni people. Long running conflict has left it one of the poorest states in Myanmar…