It Begins with a Library
In the U.S. we take libraries for granted. Obviously it’s a place to borrow a book as an alternative to buying a book. It’s a place to...
Violence and Unrest in Yangon
One hour after I arrived at Yangon Airport on Sunday, U Ko Ni, trusted advisor to Aung San Sui Kyi and legal strategist framing changes...
Burma Bound Again
Heading back to Myanmar (aka Burma) tonight on the red eye. Really looking forward to spending time with existing partners, meeting new...
Thar Paung Part I
(1/29/2015) Tuesday morning I joined our school partner, May Hta Hla, founder of Helping the Burmese Delta (HTBD), and Kyaw Htoo Aung,...
Thar Paung Part II
(1/30/2015) Waking to a beautiful sunrise, I’m filled with anticipation. I’m going to Htan Kyun village for EE’s school dedication...
Empowering Women through Microfinance
(2/2/2015) Meet Daw Khin Nwe Oo. A tall, statuesque mom of six, she sells sticky rice snacks walking throughout her village on the...
Farm Life
(2/8/2015) Even before you're in the travel-by-boat region, you see extensive farm life in the Delta. Life that will withstand severe...
The Question
(2/10/15) As I have repeatedly been asked this question and pondered this question, I decided to ask the question while in Myanmar. I...
Introducing Art and Creativity
(2/13/15) While traveling on the east side of the Delta, I attended two school openings with donors and visited a school built by HTBD...
Women Inspire: Self Reliance through Education
(3/11/15) Having just returned from 3+ weeks in Myanmar, I am struck by the numerous instances I witnessed of girls and women empowered...
