“Shooting a good Samaritan in the head” is a gruesome but accurate description of what happened last month to Wai Yan Htun, a 16-year-old boy from Mandalay. He was on his way from his place to a nearby market to … Continued
Myanmar is suffering from a resurgence of Covid-19 cases–much worse than the first wave–and now millions are locked down, unable to work or go to school. With the coming of cooler weather in December and January, they are predicting ongoing … Continued
For a long time, we thought Myanmar was exceptional, but finally Covid-19 has hit like a ton of bricks. Public health facilities, doctors, and nurses are overwhelmed and testing is rare, although the arrival of rapid tests is a game … Continued
Despite the pandemic, the Myanmar Leadership Institute (MLI) continues to be active in online leadership training, networking, research, and publication. MLI shifted to virtual classrooms by August, wishing not only to remain sustainable as an institute but also to reach … Continued
What does ecology mean in my Jesuit vocation? I remember as a child ardently sweeping our compound, collecting leaves, and disposing them to a creek nearby. I was attracted to gardening and learned to till the soil and grow seasonal … Continued
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the normal routine of our lives, including our work at Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) in Kayah State, Myanmar. Our JRS team has developed a contingency plan to ensure that our programmes are implemented regardless of … Continued
The Covid-19 outbreak caused the border between Thailand and Myanmar to close, also effectively closing off refugees living in the IDP camps in Karen State, Myanmar. The refugees are unable to buy food and other basic necessities they would usually … Continued
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr Seuss Reading is one skill which helps us to develop our knowledge. I was inspired when I was … Continued
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Asia Pacific is intensifying its work in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. In refugee camps in northern Thailand around 2,850 refugee students will switch to a blend of home-based and classroom learning. To this end, JRS … Continued
I believe you reap what you sow. If you plant hope, it will grow like a wonderful flower. Our actions reflect our intentions and our hope. There are three things I have learned from being a volunteer and working with … Continued