Mar 25, 2018 Blog - women

Midwife Saves Lives in Ga Naing Nge West Village

Nang Pe’s Story My name is Nang Pe and I live in Ga Naing Nge West village. I have three children and my husband is Khun Lan. We grow...
Dec 18, 2017 Blog - economic development

Pigs for Prosperity

Our visit to Chaung Kaut village was incredibly inspiring. Most families have turned their pig farms into significant businesses and using...
Aug 28, 2017 Blog - community bank - economic development - Village Partners - women

Building Blocks for a Better Life

In 2011 when Shanta first partnered with Ta Khae village, Nang Pawe spent her days working in the fields growing only chili and cabbage for...
Jul 12, 2017 Blog - Myanmar staff

Welcome to the Team, Seinne Lai

As Shanta grows in Myanmar, increasing both our number of staff and partner villages and preparing to expand into two new regions of the...
Jul 10, 2017 Blog - dental clinic - Village Partners

Healthier and Brighter Futures

Our yearly dental clinics really are life changing. In the region where Shanta works, it is not uncommon for adults to suffer significant...
Jul 18, 2016 Uncategorized

A Middle School in Khun Dong

In our partner village of Khun Dong, only one male has an education up to grade 11, and not one single female has an education beyond grade...
Jul 18, 2016 community-led - leadership - Village Partners - women

The Pa’O Women’s Group Finds Their Voice

In Naung Boat, Shanta has been challenged by a perceived lack of village interest in the partnership, specifically by women. We’ve...