Shelter and NFI
Shelter & NFI

Shelter and
Non-Food Items

Emergency shelter solutions and shelter/NFI kit distributions to stabilize affected households.

Food Security and Nutrition
Food Security & Nutrition

Food Security
and Nutrition

In-kind food assistance and/or market-based modalities (cash/voucher) depending on context and market functionality.

About Ray Development

Ray Development Organization (RD) is a nationally registered Myanmar non-governmental organization founded to strengthen timely, dignified, and accountable humanitarian assistance in complex environments. RD was established in the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha to respond to urgent humanitarian gaps, and has since expanded operations across Rakhine State, Southern Shan State, and Bago Region. RD delivers integrated humanitarian response and early recovery programming, combining rapid field presence with strong community engagement and practical, context-adapted implementation.

Human Resources

Dedicated teams operating in Rakhine, Taunggyi, Taungoo, and Yangon.

Primary Geographies

RD has expanded operations to support communities across key critical regions in Myanmar.

  • Rakhine State

    Sittwe

  • Southern Shan State

    Nyaungshwe, Taunggyi, Hsi Hseng, Kalaw , Pinlaung

  • Bago Region

    Taungoo, Nyaunglebin

  • Expansion readiness

    Northwest and Southeast Region

Our Vision

By 2030, to be a trusted organization within Myanmar’s humanitarian and development networks, fostering resilient communities and enabling sustainable growth. RD supports and empowers communities across Myanmar.

Our Mission

RD currently prioritizes Rakhine State, Southern Shan State, and Bago Region, with readiness to expand to earthquake-affected and underserved areas (including Mandalay and Sagaing Regions) as access and partnerships allow.

Core Values

  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Empowerment
  • Equality and Inclusion
  • Sustainability

Org. Goals

  • Respond swiftly to emergencies
  • Support recovery & stability
  • Promote sustainable development
Thematic Areas

Scope of Work

RD’s scope of work is designed for integrated delivery. Our programs are humanitarian and early recovery oriented, with sectoral depth and cross-cutting protection, gender, and inclusion. RD works through community engagement, transparent targeting, risk-aware delivery modalities, and robust monitoring and accountability systems.

Coordination, Networking and Partnerships

RD seeks partnership with UN agencies, INGOs, and institutional donors. Together, we can extend life-saving support into new and underserved areas where timely interventions prevent hardship.

Government Coordination: Aligning with local procedures, securing access permissions, and travel authorizations.

Sector & Cluster Participation: Information sharing to align with technical guidance and response priorities.

NGO Network Collaboration: Sharing updates to promote complementarity and strengthen collective capacity.

UN & INGO Partnerships: Focusing on transparent reporting, beneficiary accountability, and quality delivery.

Partnership Narrative

WFP

Food/cash assistance and third-party monitoring across Rakhine, Shan, and Bago.

Acted Myanmar

MPCA and protection-sensitive WASH & Shelter programming.

CDN-ZOA

Multi-sector pipeline integrating WASH, shelter, cash, and protection.

IOM RRF

Emergency Shelter & NFI kit distributions for conflict-affected communities in Sittwe.

RD Logo

A nationally registered Myanmar NGO committed to protecting lives and restoring hope through principled humanitarian action.

Reg: 1/Local/0046 (2022)

Est: May 2023

Our Offices

Registered Office

No. 250, Aung Zan Wai Street, South Shwe Pyar Ward, Sittwe Township.

Taunggyi Office (Shan South)

No. 100-A, Ae Yake Thar Street, Yae Aye Kwin Ward,Taunggyi,Shan(South) State.

Taungoo Office (Bago)

No. 24, Gamani Street, Ward 22 (Min Gyi Nyo Ward), Taungoo Town.

Yangon Liaison Office

No.298, Aye Zedi St, Bamar Aye Ward, Dawpon Township, Yangon.

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