UNICEF Myanmar will reportedly deliver monthly finance of K42,000 to children with disabilities aged 2 to 18 across the country. Eligible children must be certified as having severe or profound disabilities.
The fund will be directly allocated to eligible beneficiaries every two months via Wave Money. The fund will be limited to a maximum of three children with disabilities per household currently living together.
The funds are intended to be used for essential needs, including nutrition, healthcare, personal hygiene, assistive devices/technologies, accessibility improvements, rehabilitation, and education. Beneficiaries are encouraged to use the funds effectively for these purposes.
Guardians of children with confirmed severe or profound disabilities can contact UNICEF Myanmar directly to enrol in the programme. They must provide their name, the name of the eligible child, and the phone number for transferring the funds. Those who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not receive financial support. — ASH/MKKS