Community Care

Vocational Training & Early Education

The cost of living in Myanmar has increased dramatically. Rental prices are at a record high. Thousands of poor and ethnic people are forced into informal settlements on the outskirts of the major centres.

These people live a precarious life, under constant threat of eviction. Their dwellings are semi-permanent structures of wood, bamboo plastic and leaves. Long travel times mean access to schooling is near impossible. Parents are often forced to leave their children unattended in order to gain employment.

The vocational training and early education program is administered by a small, grassroots, local organization. They equip a small team of community workers to provide support in slum communities.

They have established a school in the community and provide early education and daily nutritious meals for the children.

Another current initiative is the Empowering Women project. This delivers a 3 month of training for young women in sewing, and aims to equip them with the skills they need to start a small business.

A free Health Clinic is also held 2 mornings a week that provides care to members of the community. It is run by volunteer doctors and nurses.

We are privileged to partner with this small grass roots organisation as they serve this vulnerable community.