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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 all to take care of ourselves and one another. Together we are stronger and can get through this pandemic. People are paying close attention to the things and people that [...]
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 [...]
In rural Myanmar, most villagers rely on their small vegetable farms for their income. This meager livelihood is dependent on weather conditions, market prices, and their ability to transport crops to a good market. Aung Than’s story is one of determination and innovation. He looked beyond farming for income opportunities that will benefit not only [...]
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 [...]
It's Water Festival in Myanmar! Happy Thingyan from all of us at Shanta and Muditar! Enjoy this short video from Nge Nge and Maw Kin on how clean, safe water is changing lives in one rural village. Thingyan is the Burmese New Year Festival that marks the end of the dry season and welcomes the rain. [...]
