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Emergency Relief

An estimated 680,000 Rohingya refugees have fled across the border from Myanmar into Bangladesh since late August, seeking refuge from violence in Rakhine State. With camps overflowing and new arrivals every day, a humanitarian crisis is rapidly unfolding.

One Ventilator Per City

PartnersAsia2020-09-30T14:02:19-07:00April 6th, 2020|

One Ventilator Per City Human rights activist Nai Aue Mon speaks on COVID-19 from Mon

From Development to Emergency Response

PartnersAsia2020-09-30T14:03:21-07:00April 6th, 2020|

From Development to Emergency Response Kyaw Kyaw Min Htut of BEAM Education Foundation reports on

From the Chairman

PartnersAsia2020-07-10T17:42:45-07:00February 8th, 2020|

This is a moment of transition for Partners Asia as we announce a change in leadership of the organization.

Building Power, Kyat by Kyat

Building Power, Kyat by Kyat

Ten years ago, Myanmar-based civil society organization Women for the World (WfW) established its first women’s savings group with only a handful of participants. Today, WfW’s founder and director Van Lisa “can’t even count how many there are.”

10 Ways Women’s Savings Groups Have Paid Off in Myanmar

10 Ways Women’s Savings Groups Have Paid Off in Myanmar

How has money management been a catalyst for mobilizing women? Let’s count the ways:

First Step: Learn to Speak Burmese

First Step: Learn to Speak Burmese

Find out how Meikswe Myanmar is providing young children with the language skills they need to succeed, as well as educating parents about childhood development.