For generations, the Aidaak region — a quiet, green highland in Chin State, Myanmar — was a peaceful place where families lived close to the land. People farmed their fields, children walked to school, and communities supported one another through shared traditions.
Everything changed after February 2021, when the military coup in Myanmar triggered widespread armed conflict across the country. By late 2021, the conflict had spread to Chin State, reaching remote areas like Matupi Township. Villages such as Chan Pyan Village were caught in intense military operations that caused destruction, displacement, and loss of life.
Impact of Conflict on Chan Pyan Village
When military forces entered the area in late 2021, Chan Pyan Village experienced heavy shelling and widespread burning of homes. Public buildings, including schools and churches, were destroyed or severely damaged.
Many families fled at night with only what they could carry. Some lost their homes entirely, and others were forced into makeshift shelters or neighboring villages. Farmland was abandoned as daily life became too dangerous. Roads were blocked or restricted by security checkpoints, cutting communities off from food, medicine, and basic supplies.
The damage went beyond buildings — it upended the entire way of life for hundreds of families.
Effect on Education
Because schools were damaged or closed, children in Chan Pyan Village and nearby Aidaak region lost access to regular education starting in 2022. There’s a shortage of teachers, school supplies, and safe learning spaces. Many students have fallen far behind academically, and some haven’t been able to attend school for years. Education here is not a privilege — it’s a lifeline. It’s the only path many children have to break free from the cycles of conflict and poverty.
Healthcare & Basic Needs Crisis
There are no proper clinics or hospitals in the area. Residents have to travel far — sometimes to Yangon or even India — to get medical treatment. This journey is dangerous, expensive, and often impossible for families with little to no income. The conflict has cut off access to clean water, medicines, and transportation, leaving the community extremely vulnerable. Preventable illnesses become life-threatening. People with simple health problems are left with no options. This crisis has only deepened since 2021, making healthcare one of the region’s most urgent needs.
Wider Aidaak Region Struggles
The suffering isn’t limited to Chan Pyan Village. Villages across the Aidaak region are facing widespread poverty and displacement. Security checkpoints and unsafe roads make it difficult for locals to bring in supplies or aid. Many families depend on outside donations or informal community support just to survive. The world rarely hears about Aidaak, but for the people living there, every day is a fight for survival — for their children, their health, and their dignity.
This is why Aidaak Foundation was established — to give voice to those living in neglected areas and help rebuild what was lost.
