Our Projects
Projects Category One
About the Project
The CPiE (Child Protection in Emergencies) Project implemented by Open Hearts aims to safeguard and promote the well-being of children affected by the earthquake in targeted communities. In response to the urgent protection risks faced by children and families, the project delivers integrated child protection services to ensure safety, dignity, and psychosocial well-being.
Key interventions include the establishment of safe spaces, provision of psychosocial support (PSS), case management services for vulnerable children, awareness-raising on child protection and GBV risk mitigation, and capacity strengthening of community volunteers and caregivers. The project also works closely with local authorities, community leaders, and humanitarian partners to ensure coordinated and child-centered responses.
Through this initiative, Open Hearts seeks to reduce protection risks, prevent abuse and exploitation, strengthen family and community-based protection mechanisms, and enhance the resilience of children and their caregivers during the emergency recovery period.
CSEER Project Implementation – Open Hearts Organization
About the Project
The CSEER Project implemented by Open Hearts Organization aims to support crisis-affected communities through coordinated emergency response and early recovery interventions. The project focuses on restoring dignity, strengthening resilience, and addressing urgent protection and psychosocial needs of vulnerable populations.
Through integrated activities—including mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), protection services, gender-based violence (GBV) awareness, multipurpose cash assistance (MPCA), and community capacity strengthening—the project seeks to reduce immediate risks while promoting sustainable recovery. Special attention is given to women, children, persons with disabilities, elderly individuals, and other at-risk groups to ensure inclusive and equitable access to services.
By working closely with community leaders, local partners, and humanitarian coordination mechanisms, Open Hearts ensures that the response is context-sensitive, accountable, and aligned with humanitarian principles. The CSEER Project contributes to building safer, more resilient communities capable of recovering from shocks and future emergencies.
LAMP Project Implementation in Sagaing – Open Hearts Organization
About the Project
The LAMP Project implemented by Open Hearts in Sagaing Region aims to strengthen community resilience and protection mechanisms in crisis-affected and vulnerable communities. The project focuses on promoting psychosocial well-being, enhancing protection awareness, and supporting inclusive community-led recovery initiatives.
Through integrated interventions—including mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), protection and GBV risk mitigation, community awareness sessions, capacity building for local volunteers, and targeted assistance to vulnerable households—the project seeks to reduce risks, improve coping capacities, and foster safer environments for women, children, and marginalized groups.
By working in close coordination with community leaders, local stakeholders, and humanitarian partners, Open Hearts ensures that the LAMP Project is participatory, accountable, and responsive to local needs. The initiative contributes to building stronger, more resilient communities in Sagaing capable of withstanding and recovering from ongoing and future challenges.
Date 28 Feb 2026, OH MDY Office,
Warm greetings from Open Hearts Organization.
To strengthen our commitment to quality, transparency, and community-centered programming, Open Hearts will conduct an Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) Awareness and Capacity Building Session for all staff and volunteers.
This initiative aims to:
- Enhance understanding of AAP principles and commitments
- Strengthen community engagement and participation
- Improve feedback and complaints mechanisms (FCM)
- Promote transparency, inclusion, and do-no-harm approaches
- Ensure operational activities align with accountability standards
This session is part of our ongoing capacity development plan to ensure that all OH team members are equipped with the knowledge and practical tools necessary to implement accountable and responsive programming in the communities we serve.
Your active participation is highly encouraged, as accountability is a shared responsibility across all roles within the organization.
Further details regarding the schedule and venue will be shared shortly.
EORE Awareness Training Announcement
Open Hearts Organization is pleased to announce the upcoming in-person Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) Awareness Training, conducted in collaboration with relevant partners.
We are pleased to confirm our participation in the training as scheduled, with the following details:
Venue: Open Hearts Office
(Address: Between 103 and 104, 54A Street, Aung Pin Lal Ward, Chanmyatharzi Township, Mandalay)
Date: 26 February 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Language: Burmese
This training aims to enhance awareness and understanding of explosive ordnance risks, strengthen safety knowledge, and promote community protection practices.
Open Hearts Organization values continued collaboration and coordination with partners to ensure safe and informed communities.
For further information, please feel free to contact us.
Projects Category Two
WASH Awareness, Hygiene Kit and Food Distribution in Tada-U – Open Hearts
About the Project
The WASH Awareness, Hygiene Kit and Food Distribution Project implemented by Open Hearts in Tada-U Township aims to improve the health, hygiene, and well-being of vulnerable children and families affected by crisis. The project focuses on promoting safe hygiene practices while addressing immediate basic needs through the distribution of essential supplies.
Key activities include WASH awareness sessions for children and caregivers, emphasizing handwashing, safe water use, sanitation practices, and disease prevention. In addition, hygiene kits and food supplies are distributed to vulnerable households to reduce health risks and support families facing hardship.
Through community engagement and coordinated implementation, Open Hearts seeks to prevent waterborne diseases, strengthen household hygiene practices, and enhance the dignity and resilience of affected communities.
Shelter and Parenting Education (Protection) Project – Open Hearts, Sagaing Region
About the Project
The Shelter and Parenting Education Project implemented by Open Hearts in Sagaing Region aims to support vulnerable families affected by crises through safe shelter provision and parenting education. The project focuses on protecting children, strengthening family resilience, and enhancing caregivers’ capacity to provide safe, nurturing, and supportive environments at home.
Key activities include the construction or rehabilitation of safe shelter for vulnerable households, parenting education sessions to improve child care and protection practices, and community awareness initiatives on child protection and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention.
By engaging with caregivers, local leaders, and community members, Open Hearts ensures that interventions are participatory, protection-focused, and responsive to the needs of at-risk children and families, contributing to safer and more resilient communities in Sagaing.
Women Empowerment Project – Open Hearts, Mandalay
About the Project
The Women Empowerment Project implemented by Open Hearts in Mandalay Region aims to strengthen the rights, skills, and resilience of women in vulnerable and underserved communities. The project focuses on promoting gender equality, enhancing women’s participation in social and economic activities, and improving their access to protection and support services.
Key activities include skills development and livelihood support, awareness-raising on women’s rights and gender-based violence (GBV), community dialogue sessions, and psychosocial support for women and girls. Through these interventions, the project seeks to increase women’s confidence, decision-making capacity, and participation in community leadership.
By working closely with local partners, community leaders, and stakeholders, Open Hearts ensures that the project is inclusive, participatory, and responsive to the needs of women, contributing to safer, more equitable, and resilient communities in Mandalay.