Donate for Myanmar Democracy
Right now, the people of Myanmar are fighting for their democracy and their future against the military coup and they are calling for our support.
Since the military coup on 1 February 2021, millions of people across Myanmar took to the streets in a massive civil disobedience movement. Our trade union partners and young leader alumni are among those bravely taking action.
UnionAID is liaising constantly with our partners on how we can help. They have asked for funding to support the campaign for democracy and to uphold human rights.
We are urgently appealing for donations to our Myanmar Democracy Fight Back Fund that will be used to support pro-democracy action in Myanmar.
This is the practical way you can support our friends, partners and fellow working people in their brave stand for democracy.
“Thank you NZ for your solidarity. We need that support for this fight, it is do or die for us, there is no other option.” – Confederated Trade Unions of Myanmar
What is happening in Myanmar?
Conflict and repression have intensified through 2025. Nearly 20 million people need humanitarian assistance, with around 3.5 to 3.6 million displaced inside the country. A 7.7‑magnitude earthquake on 28 March 2025 caused extensive loss of life and damage, further straining an underfunded response. The junta is pushing ahead with sham elections from 28 December 2025 under a climate of fear. Opposition leaders remain jailed, unions and civil society are targeted, media is silenced, and large areas face ongoing conflict.
UnionAID is supporting Myanmar workers and communities through partner‑led projects, including capacity building with the Confederation of Trade Unions Myanmar (CTUM, healthcare support for displaced communities, and building healthcare capacity in Karenni State.
Following the March earthquake UnionAID supported trusted networks, including Myanmar Young Leaders alumni, to deliver shelter and healthcare for displaced communities and get assistance to hard‑to‑reach areas.
Where will funds go?
By making a donation today you will help the organising, advocacy and education efforts in Myanmar to support democracy.
Funds raised will support initiatives in Myanmar that contribute to the democracy movement such as:
- organising workers and other groups to peacefully oppose the military coup and build support for democracy;
- training on democracy and advocacy to help build a successful democracy movement and uphold human rights during this crisis;
- legal aid to uphold the rights of people and organisations persecuted for peaceful protest;
- support for groups or people experiencing hardship as a result of their pro-democracy action.
The fund will support new initiatives from trade unions and NGOs like the Confederated Trade Unions of Myanmar and Action Labour Rights who we have partnered with before, or initiatives from new partners that meet UnionAID’s criteria.