Theatre for Development: Community in Action

31 July 2009, Ngapudaw - Talented social promoter Myo Myint Tun belongs to a landless family from Zeephyuseik village, Ngapudaw Township. During Nargis he lost his father and his family boat which was used to transport salt and other goods. more..

Small Change - Big Impact

17 July 2009, Laputta - Do you know a way to kill three birds, not two, with one stone? U Htwe Gyi, a fisherman from Myat Khaine village has recently discovered a way to apply this idea to set up his own business making and selling cost-effective and efficient rice husk stoves. more..

Grinding difficulties to grind paddy

July, Chaung U – Paddy cultivation is very common in Yar Gyi Taw Village and the neighboring villages of Chuang U Township. However, although paddy production is high, very few rice mills can be found. more..

Raising awareness means creating better life

July, Labutta - When it comes to HIV/AIDS, limited access to information can often lead to negative attitudes and opinions on the topic. 
“I always thought AIDS and syphilis were the same thing, and it was for this reason, I never passed by the home more..

Assisting Farmers through Cash-for-Work Initiatives

May, Mawlamyinegyun - Plantation season for paddy is approaching and Daw Htay, 48, is eagerly waiting for the commencement of this year’s monsoon. more..

Working Together to Make a Difference

May, Labutta - Seven months after Nargis, Daw Myint Yee, 57, and her son began their new life in Yae Wai village, a one-hour boat drive from Labutta Township. Concurrently, Yee and her more..

Strength to Rebuild

2 May, Mawlamyinegyun - Daw Win Kyi is 55 years old. She recalls the days and months after Cyclone Nargis struck Lay Ein Tan village in Mawlamyinegyun Towsnhip. “I had lost more..

Water works: turning dreams into reality

8 April, Labutta — Aye Aye Naing, 32, is from Chaung Wa Kone village. She wears a smile on her face as she counts the income she has generated from selling water. As the clock more..