Apr 25, 2024
community-led - economic development - education - female leaders - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners - women - womensempowerment
Impact a Woman- Transform an Entire Village
Typically, women in rural Myanmar households manage the finances of their families. With an annual household income of approximately $700,...
Mar 27, 2024
community-led - economic development - education - farming - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners
Terrace Farming for the Win
Terrace cultivation isn’t a new way of farming in some areas around the world, but in rural Myanmar, this method is not common...
Mar 14, 2024
community bank - community-led - economic development - education - female leaders - leadership - peoplesactionforum - Uncategorized - Village Partners - women - womensempowerment - zambia
Meet Francina
Francina Kobela is 55 years old and has two adult children, both women whose education stopped by grade 9. She is a true leader in her...
Feb 21, 2024
community-led - economic development - education - leadership - Myanmar staff - Uncategorized - Village Partners - women - womensempowerment
Historic Cholera Crisis Strikes Zambia; Shanta and VAP Respond
In the midst of the worst Cholera outbreak in Zambian history, Shanta Foundation and FLC’s Village Aid Project will launch an ambitious,...
Feb 20, 2024
community-led - economic development - education - leadership - Myanmar staff - Uncategorized - Village Partners - women - womensempowerment
Preschool Leads to Brighter Futures
Parents in Hti Kan Laung village lack the education and resources to nurture their children as much as they would like to. Their primary...
Jan 30, 2024
community-led - economic development - education - leadership - Myanmar staff - Uncategorized - Village Partners - women - womensempowerment
Meet the Branson’s
Jeff and Laura Branson inspire me. Laura is a retired nurse and Jeff is a retired property caretaker. Once or twice a year we meet, and...
Jan 11, 2024
community-led - economic development - education - leadership - Myanmar staff - Uncategorized - Village Partners - women - womensempowerment
Ma Ei Khaing’s Mobile Grocery
"The seller has arrived! Dry noodles, cheroot cigars, eggplant, tea leaves!” Every two days, her voice is heard throughout the community....
Dec 20, 2023
community-led - economic development - education - leadership - Myanmar staff - Uncategorized - Village Partners - women - womensempowerment
Insight Trip Participant Reflections
Shanta hosted 8 adventurous supporters on our Inaugural Zambian Insight Trip in September for 10 days, combining impactful time in our...
Dec 6, 2023
community-led - economic development - education - leadership - Myanmar staff - Uncategorized - Village Partners - women - womensempowerment
Menstruation is Not a Bad Word
Most community members, particularly women, in rural Myanmar villages lack adequate knowledge of family planning. A lack of effective...
Nov 21, 2023
community-led - economic development - leadership - Myanmar staff - Uncategorized - Village Partners
Pig Farming Continues to Thrive in Myanmar Villages
Despite unstable conditions, travel and trade restrictions, and runaway inflation, our Pig Farm Project has achieved significant success...