Tag: Myanmar

‘SHARE’ 255 – Walking with the Afflicted: Seeing Hope in Weariness

Written by Ken Wong (Communications Officer) In a turbulent world, news of wars and disasters always surrounds us. In Afghanistan, Lebanon, Ukraine, and Myanmar, the war has devastated countless families, as if there is no end in sight. Although we are not directly affected in Hong Kong, we may still feel powerless and exhausted from the perspective of supporters, donors and bystanders—tiredness that comes from the depths of our hearts and is difficult to resolve. This weariness comes not only from our inability to quickly resolve the problems of war and the problems it brings but also from ‘information fatigue’ and ‘compassion fatigue’. Every day, our screens are filled with tragic news, but there is little glimmer of

Human Trafficking Prevention among ethnic groups in the Mekong Region

Project Name Human Trafficking Prevention among Ethnic Groups in the Mekong Region Project Location Thailand Myanmar Creative Access Nations Project Natures Anti-Human Trafficking Children and Youth Development Advocacy Project Objectives Prevent human trafficking in the Mekong region Mobilise, connect and empower ethnic families and communities using a multidisciplinary approach Beneficiaries Schoolteachers and students Community members and leaders in the target areas No. of Beneficiaries Approx. 2,700 Key Activities Anti-trafficking and human rights campaigns: Provide training to students, youth, women, and community leaders on topics such as unsafe migration, basic human rights, community resources, and the leadership role in combating human trafficking. Curriculum development and teacher training: Develop a new curriculum and equip teachers to educate students on anti-human

Assistance to Myanmar Refugees

Myanmar has long been suffering from internal conflicts, and the Kachin State in the north has become a critical conflict zone between the military junta and the ethnic militias. Recently, the conflict has spread throughout the state, with airstrikes bombing many areas, forcing over 100,000 civilians to flee their homes and become internally displaced persons in Kachin state. You might go to a reliable place like a hospital or police station; meanwhile, villagers in Kachin State face increasingly dire situations, flocking to churches for shelter. ‘Three days ago, I gave birth to my child, and my body hadn’t fully recovered when suddenly there was a massive explosion. Soon, the entire village was engulfed in flames. To escape the

Myanmar Cyclone Relief

Cyclone Mocha hit the coastlines of western Myanmar on 14 May. 150 lives were lost as it rampaged through the country. Rakhine state was devastated. More than 5.1 million people were struck by the disaster, many of whom are vulnerable groups, including internally displaced and undocumented persons. Homes, communication towers and road infrastructure were turned into wreckage. The water source was polluted because of the destruction of hundreds of wells and toilets. Many families were deprived of access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation facilities. The residents of Rakhine are tormented by diarrhoea and infectious diseases. In recent years, the Burmese have been afflicted by the civil war. They have been living under threatened food supply and

Rural Development Project in Mon State, Myanmar

Project Name Rural Development Project in Mon State, Myanmar Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Peace and Reconciliation Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Risk Reduction Project Objectives Promote the integral development of children and youth, focusing on their physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being in target communities. Bring hope to the community, particularly to the younger generation during times of conflict. Beneficiaries Community members including children and teachers, field leaders, youths No. of Beneficiaries 831 Key Activities Children’s Education: 150 students receiving education allowances for stationery and books, and covering the salaries of 3 teachers. Youth Development: integral development training, living allowances for youths, and leadership training. Health: health workshops, medical support, and counselling workshops. Income

Rural Development Project in Karen State, Myanmar

Project Name Rural Development Project in Karen State, Myanmar Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Peace and Reconciliation Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Risk Reduction Project Objectives Improve the living standards of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the target areas through house repairs, community farms, income-generating activities (IGA), and animal husbandry training. Secure learning opportunities for the children and youth from poor families by providing education sponsorship and skill training. Beneficiaries Community members including children and teachers, field leaders, youths No. of Beneficiaries 1,276 Key Activities House Repairing: 8 IDP houses refurbished Economic Development: IGA for women; vocational training for youth Farming and Husbandry: Sustainable farming training; provision of seeds; livestock given to 10 IDP families

Rural Development Project in Kachin State, Myanmar

Project Name Rural Development Project in Kachin State, Myanmar Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Peace and Reconciliation Project Objectives Promote holistic development in the Internally Displaced Person (IDP) communities in Kachin State. Improve community resilience in protracted conflicts and disaster areas. Beneficiaries Community members including IDPs, women, children and youth, and church leaders No. of Beneficiaries 2,345 Key Activities Local leader training: includes church leader training, field leader training, and exposure trips. Children and youth development: youth counselling and training. Children’s education: educational support for 270 students and teacher salaries. Health support and education: public health education and free medicine for poor families. Livelihood: women’s income-generating activities (IGA) such as sewing, weaving, and traditional

Myanmar Youth and Leadership Development Project

Project Name Myanmar Youth and Leadership Development Project Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Livelihood Development Peace and Reconciliation Project Objectives Empower our partner’s team to train farmland leaders and youths through various training sessions and field visits. Promote sustainable farming by organising diverse farming training sessions. Beneficiaries Community leaders, children, and youth No. of Beneficiaries 380 Key Activities Farmland Leader Training: Leadership training and meetings, exposure trip. Farmland Leader Support: Field visits and prayer meetings. Youth Development: Educational support, youth training, and counselling. Sustainable Farming Promotion: Various sustainable farming training sessions for youth, farmland leaders, and trainers. Project Period Aug 2024 to Jul 2025 Expenses Approx. HK$267,920 Donate Now PARTNER INFORMATION Partner Name Fullmoon Family Foundation (FMFF) Year

Rural Development Project Ayeyarwaddy region in Myanmar

Project Name Rural Development Project Ayeyarwaddy region in Myanmar Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Livelihood Development Peace and Reconciliation Project Objectives Empower the church committee to foster confidence in sustainable development. Enhance the resilience capacity of the project villages. Beneficiaries Community members No. of Beneficiaries 1,560 Key Activities Sustainable Farming: Farming training, exposure trips, community farms. Economics: Income-generating activities (IGA) for women; vocational training. Health: Public health education; medicine support. Spiritual: Church leadership programme; Christian parenting education programme. Others: Anti-human trafficking education; peacebuilding workshop for leaders. Phase End Evaluation Project Period Aug 2024 to Jul 2025 Expenses Approx. HK$78,800 Donate Now PARTNER INFORMATION Partner Name Fullmoon Family Foundation (FMFF) Year of establishment 2004 The

LETTER FROM CEDAR | APR 2023

Dear Supporters, In all of the previous alleviation work that I did, plenty of the projects were around fundamental medical and hygiene health, for these are the starting points for all alleviation work. However, if I compare it with the importance of education, I would think that education is even more critical to solving the problem of poverty. While the importance of education has been recognised, the implementation remains a challenge, because unlike other health and hygiene projects, it does not have measurable indicators such as the morbidity or mortality rate. As Immanuel Kant said, education is the journey that enlightens reason and understanding, it helps us develop learning abilities and helps us find our place in the