Blog - Shanta Village Partners

Becoming a Village Nurse Midwife

June 9, 2022

Nang Thein Oat grew up in Pin Laung Township in Southern Shan State. She went to school through 10th grade but struggled to pass her

Shanta Remains Steadfast: Supporting Partner Villages During Challenging Times

May 12, 2022

This has been a very volatile time for Shanta Foundation’s partner villages and Myanmar staff. We have learned that the most important thing is to

Humble Roots, Big Dreams

April 28, 2022

Nang Ohn Kyi has humble roots and big dreams. She comes from a poor village where her family subsists on growing cheroot, wheat, and tea

The Toughest Decision of All

April 21, 2022

Choosing villages to partner with is a weighty decision made each year by our fantastic staff in Myanmar. Partnering with Shanta requires more than just

Thingyan Traditions

April 14, 2022

Thingyan is the most significant annual festival on the Myanmar calendar. Held over several days, it marks the end of the hot, dry season and

Paul Farmer: Pioneer in Social Justice

April 7, 2022

Shanta Foundation addresses inequalities in rural Myanmar by empowering villages to assess their own needs and fund their own solutions. Community banks, transparent committees, and