Dec 5, 2024
community-led - economic development - female leaders - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners - women - womensempowerment
The Significance of Empowerment
Khun Maung Mya, a 38-year-old resident of Nam Yin Village, shares his home with his wife and two daughters. With a third-grade education,...
Jul 12, 2024
community-led - economic development - education - leadership - peoplesactionforum - Uncategorized - Village Partners - womensempowerment - zambia
That was Then, This is Now
A chance meeting between a Burmese tour guide and two Americans backpacking through Southeast Asia forever changed the destiny of so many...
Jun 27, 2024
community-led - economic development - education - female leaders - leadership - peoplesactionforum - Uncategorized - VAP - Village Partners - womensempowerment - zambia
Meet Stella Potemkin- Shanta’s Development Intern
Hey everyone! My name is Stella Potemkin, and I just wanted to take a second to introduce myself as the newest member of the Shanta Team. I...
Jun 13, 2024
community-led - economic development - education - farming - female leaders - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners - womensempowerment
Transforming a Challenge into an Opportunity
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...
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...