Blog - Shanta Village Partners

Building a Stronger Future Through Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar

January 22, 2025

The above images are from villages slated for major infrastructure projects this year. 2025 marks a significant year for Shanta Foundation as we embark on

Improving Sanitation and Dignity in Htee Kan Laung Village

January 13, 2025

A key component of the multi-sectoral development project undertaken by Shanta Foundation and Htee Kan Laung Village is our women's empowerment program. This program facilitates

Connected Across Continents: Cultural Parallels Between Zambia and Myanmar

December 23, 2024

Walking through rural villages in Zambia, you’ll likely be greeted by countless smiling faces, waving children, and people eagerly saying “Mwabuka buti” in greeting. In

The Significance of Empowerment

December 5, 2024

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, Khun Maung

Breaking Borders: Shanta’s Vision for a Poverty-Free Future

November 21, 2024

Several years ago, the Shanta Board of Directors began exploring the possibility of launching our Village Partnership Model (VPM) on a different continent. From our

Water and Bridges: 5 Months Later

November 7, 2024

In May, Fort Lewis College's Village Aid Project (VAP) partnered with community members in Siyowi and Nachili to build two water systems and two bridges.