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Imagine turning a struggle into a success story. Daw Nang Pauk, a 44-year-old resident of Htee Phoo village, did just that. She and her family have always struggled financially, but everything changed when they joined a ginger cultivation project organized by Shanta Foundation. Daw lives with her husband, adult children, and a grandchild. Her adult [...]
Terrace cultivation isn’t a new way of farming in some areas around the world, but in rural Myanmar, this method is not common practice. It can be labor-intensive to install and harvest, but the ultimate goal is to reduce soil erosion, improve soil quality, and use water more efficiently. Shanta implemented a pilot program in [...]
