Jan 13, 2022
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Myanmar Culture: Respecting Partner Villages through Awareness of Norms
To do sustainable humanitarian work in Myanmar, as Shanta does, requires learning to respect cultural norms and acceptable behavior. This...
Dec 16, 2021
community-led - economic development - leadership - Uncategorized
Zambia Expansion Update
Greetings Shanta community! First, I want to wish you and yours an incredible holiday season filled with laughter, love, and the joy that...
Aug 13, 2019
education - Uncategorized
What Did You Do On Your Summer Vacation?
This question is heard echoing in classrooms across the US this week as children and youth go back to school after a long break. Students...
Jun 26, 2018
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Cornish’s Insights from the Field: Than Taung Water Project with VAP
Our partner village of Than Taung is a picturesque village located in a lush valley literally, at the end of the road. A long, winding,...
May 9, 2018
Blog - Uncategorized
Vitamin Angels Partner with Shanta to Help Pregnant Mothers and Children Soar
Poverty and lack of access to nutritious foods is a barrier to health in rural Myanmar. The cuisine in the villages centers around rice....
Jul 18, 2016
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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...