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When donors invest in Shanta Village Partners, they aren't funding a water project; they're funding a transformation. This past year in the Siyowi region outside of Mazabuka, Zambia, that distinction came into sharp, joyful focus. With the generous support of VAP, PAF, High Noon Rotary, and our dedicated individual donors, Shanta Village Partners completed one [...]
The Karpfen's in 2007 with friends, Po Ja and Meyune Words carry weight. The names we choose for the work we do reveal something essential about what we believe and why we show up. At Shanta Village Partners, our name and the name of our partner organization in Myanmar aren't just labels. They are a [...]
Maintaining Latrine In a small village in Myanmar's Southern Shan State, one woman's journey from daily worry to quiet confidence is reshaping what health looks like for her family and her neighbors. Lwe Saung Village sits more than 54 miles from the nearest large town and is home to just 61 households. For Daw Nyein, [...]
International Women's Month (AKA Women's History Month) Wrap Up! As International Women’s Month comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the strength, leadership, and determination of women across Shanta’s partner villages, and within our own team. This month, we heard from Khai, our Global Program Manager, and Janet, our Zambia Program Manager, whose voices remind [...]
Francina Kobela is 55 years old and has two adult children, both women whose education stopped by grade 9. She is a true leader in her community, and upon her village, Nachili, partnering with Shanta in 2023, she was quickly elected a Village Development Team (VDT) member. She has never shied away from speaking up [...]
We are eager to share the results of Shanta's hard work this year, in collaboration with Muditar, all of our village partners, and you, because without your support, none of this would be possible. Feel free to contact us for further information on any of our programs. We love to talk about the incredible work [...]
Click here to read our 2019 Impact Report We are eager to share the results of Shanta's hard work this year, in collaboration with Muditar and all of our village partners and you, because without your support, none of this would be possible. Feel free to contact us for further information on any of our [...]
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, garlic, and potatoes. The amount of money they make from farming barely feeds their family of six with little leftover for house-hold expenses. Recently, at a Village Development Team (VDT) [...]
Click here to read our 2018 Annual Report. A Letter From the Board of Directors A very warm hello to our Shanta supporters! 2018 was an exciting year, filled with many opportunities for growth and learning. It was also a year of honoring our founders, Mike and Tricia Karpfen, and appreciating the amazing organization they [...]
Dana Delaski, Vibrant Village Foundation, reflects on her visit to our partner villages in the Shan State and Pauk Township earlier this year. In her thoughtful blog post, Dana shares four key takeaways on her first trip to Myanmar. Shanta/Muditar has partnered with Vibrant Village Foundation since 2017. We celebrate the achievements so far and [...]
