Blog - Shanta Village Partners

That was Then, This is Now

July 12, 2024

A chance meeting between a Burmese tour guide and two Americans backpacking through Southeast Asia forever changed the destiny of so many villagers in rural

Meet Stella Potemkin- Shanta’s Development Intern

June 27, 2024

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

Transforming a Challenge into an Opportunity

June 13, 2024

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 family

African Joy

May 27, 2024

Hi Shanta family! I am just back from Zambia and want to give you a report on the amazing work being done there thanks to

Impact a Woman- Transform an Entire Village

April 25, 2024

Typically, women in rural Myanmar households manage the finances of their families. With an annual household income of approximately $700, little to no funds are

Terrace Farming for the Win

March 27, 2024

Terrace cultivation isn’t a new way of farming in some areas around the world, but in rural Myanmar, this method is not common practice. It