Meredith Bunn, combat medic in Myanmar

About this episode

Meredith Bunn discusses her experiences and insights on the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar amidst ongoing conflict.

In this episode, Manju and Mario talk with Meredith Bunn, founder of Skills for Humanity, about the current humanitarian situation in Myanmar. As the popular armed resistance to the military junta in Myanmar has gained significant territory since the 2021 military coup, this conversation is a timely one. With a background as a combat medic, Meredith has spent nearly a decade providing vital humanitarian and emergency support in Myanmar. In this episode, she shared with us her experiences of working on the ground in Myanmar to provide emergency services, medical aid, evacuations, landmine clearance, community training, and education for displaced children. Meredith takes us through her personal experiences of working on the ground in Myanmar, the many challenges the people and the country are facing, and shares her insights into what is next for the country.

People in this episode

Guest: Meredith Bunn

Topics covered

• humanitarian situation
• Myanmar
• armed resistance
• military junta
• medical aid
• emergency support

Keywords

• combat medic
• Skills for Humanity
• landmine clearance
• community training
• displaced children

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Myanmar

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