Blog - Shanta Village Partners

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Explore how your contributions create lasting change. Our blog shares firsthand stories, milestones, and insights into Shanta’s journey toward thriving, self-sufficient villages.

Soy Beans as an Innovative Cash Crop!

U Pwint, a 40-year-old married man living in Kaung Hote Village, Taunggyi Township, participated in a soybean cultivation initiative by Shanta Foundation in 2024.

Women’s Group Discussions in Zambia

We have an exciting update from our Zambian partner villages!

Building a Stronger Future in Myanmar

2025 marks a significant year for Shanta Foundation as we embark on a crucial set of infrastructure projects.

Shanta Foundation is thrilled to announce Erika Van Bibb as our new Director of Development!

Shanta’s Model Empowers Villages during COVID-19

August 4, 2020

“My three sons are students and I’m worrying how can I support them to keep study this year. And because of I lost big amount

Taking time to do it the right way – how COVID-19 is changing our work in Myanmar

June 9, 2020

A lot has changed since my last blog post, shared as the real scale of COVID-19’s impact on our lives was just beginning to come

Muditar provides masks for staff for prevention infectious disease

Shanta’s Response to the Coronavirus in Myanmar

April 20, 2020

A message from Laurie Meininger, Shanta's Executive Director, about our response to the coronavirus in Myanmar.

Aung Lei Village: Photo Credit Rob Milofsky

Better Together – Shanta & Village Aid Project

April 15, 2020

As a brand new Durangoan I was excited to get an invitation to speak with a class at Fort Lewis College back in February. Dr.

The future is still bright

The future is still bright

March 29, 2020

We know the world is feeling upside down right now, and everyone is facing a lot of uncertainty and fear. It is time for us

Bwar Kyi, Community Loan Fund borrower, Aung Lel village

Fireworks Spark a Bright Future

December 13, 2019

Bwar Kyi and her husband live in Aung Lei village. They are subsistence farmers working the small plot of land they live on to grow onions,