Programs, projects, and news from the field

CivicTech4CivilianProtection

This 5-minute explainer looks at how local communities in Karenni State, Myanmar, are using civic technology to protect civilians where traditional humanitarian aid can’t reach. Following the 2021 events in Myanmar and the ongoing conflict and displacement, it shows how the Karenni Humanitarian Aid Initiative (KHAI), a youth-led organization working with a technical partner, built its own early warning and response system.

3G Early Warning and Response System

The West Demoso 3rd Generation Conflict Early Warning and Response System (WD 3G-EWRS) is a civic tech platform for civilian protection, built for places where conflict and restricted access make conventional humanitarian reporting too slow. Developed by KHAI with technical collaboration from Team ENZ and the support of Inspire Asia, it is delivered through a Remote Management model: local people generate and interpret the information, while technical support reaches them remotely.

WD 3G-EWRS

The West Demoso 3rd Generation Conflict Early Warning and Response System (WD 3G-EWRS) is a civic tech platform for civilian protection, built for places where conflict and restricted access make conventional humanitarian reporting too slow. Developed by KHAI with technical collaboration from Team ENZ and the support of Inspire Asia, it is delivered through a Remote Management model: local people generate and interpret the information, while technical support reaches them remotely.

Community Healthcare

Mobile clinics and health worker training that bring essential medical care to displaced communities across Karenni State.

Education & Learning

Temporary learning centers and teacher support for children whose schooling has been disrupted by displacement.

Food Security

Emergency food distribution paired with agricultural support to help families rebuild sustainable livelihoods.

Shelter & Settlement

Safe, dignified shelter solutions and camp infrastructure improvements for internally displaced people.

Water & Sanitation

Clean water access points and sanitation facilities to reduce disease risk in vulnerable communities.

Protection Services

Community-based protection and psychosocial support for women, children, and other vulnerable groups.

Mobile Clinic Expansion

Extending mobile health clinic routes to reach three additional townships with limited access to medical care.

• Health
• Rural Access

Learning Centers Initiative

Establishing temporary learning centers equipped with basic supplies for displaced children in camp settings.

• Education
• Children

Clean Water Wells Project

Drilling and rehabilitating community wells to provide sustainable access to clean drinking water.

• WASH
• Infrastructure

Shelter Rebuilding Program

Rebuilding durable shelters for families displaced by conflict, prioritizing the most vulnerable households.

• Shelter
• Recovery

Livelihoods Training Program

Vocational and agricultural training planned to help returnee families reestablish sustainable incomes.

• Livelihoods
• Training

New Learning Center Opens for Displaced Children

A new temporary learning center opened this month, providing safe classroom space for 150 displaced children.

WD 3G-EWRS Website Blueprint & Content Copybook

A confidential guide for building khai-humanitarian.org around KHAI’s flagship program, the West Demoso 3rd Generation Conflict Early Warning and Response System. The program is a youth-led, community-run system that monitors conflict and delivers social protection across 11 IDP camps in Karenni State, using the Matrix OS scoring engine developed with Technical Team ENZ.

Beyond the Frontline: How Karenni Youth Built a Community-Owned Data Network for Civilian Protection Civic Tech for Civilian Protection | Remote Management By Canaan — Karenni Humanitarian Aid Initiative (KHAI) with technical collaboration from Team ENZ Date: October 4, 2026

The battlefield is not the only place where Myanmar's war is fought. In West Demoso, inside bamboo shelters across eleven internally displaced person (IDP) camps, another struggle takes place every day: distinguishing reliable information from fear, rumor, and rapidly changing threats. When military aircraft approach, heavy artillery strikes nearby, or supply routes are cut, timely information is just as vital as food or medicine.

KHAI Releases 2025 Annual Report

Our latest annual report details program outcomes, financial transparency, and community impact from the past year.

Clean Water Wells Project Completed

The community well rehabilitation project has concluded, bringing clean water access to five villages.

Mobile Clinics Reach Two New Townships

KHAI's mobile health teams have begun regular visits to two additional townships, expanding care to over 3,000 residents.