Mae Sot, Tak, Thailand
Provide strategic leadership in project and program management, organizational development, and and MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) systems strengthening for youth-focused initiatives across Myanmar. 1. Strengthen youth networks and build the capacity of young leaders across multiple regions, including conflict-affected areas. 2. Design and facilitate training programs on civic education, leadership, political awareness, and resilience, enabling youth to actively engage in community development and civic participation 3. Coordinate civilian protection and awareness initiatives, youth-led advocacy efforts, to enhance community safety during crises 4. Support the development of organizational systems, including financial management, human resources, administration, and MEAL frameworks, to improve program effectiveness and accountability Apply knowledge and learning in International Human Rights, Humanitarian Law, and Transitional Justice to ensure all initiatives and partnerships are ethical, accountable, and grounded in social justice principles.
I am currently working at the Gateway Education Foundation มูลนิธิเกตเวย์เพื่อการศึกษา based in Thailand, taking root as a community-focused organization whose team contributes to drafting relevant and useful learning materials with their many years of experience working in the international and Myanmar education sector. Through partnership with a variety of adult education, advocacy and support organizations as well as schools and universities throughout Myanmar, Thailand and on the Thai-Myanmar border, the team operates to design social science, civic education, language, and teacher education materials that are appropriate to context, age, and level of understanding. Gateway's aim is to analyze and customize a curriculum that promotes social justice and conduct training to meet the quality needs of teachers and students. Other primary beneficiaries of Gateway are civil society organizations, post-secondary schools as well as refugee and migrant education centers. The organization further runs in Western Thailand bordering Myanmar, noted for its substantial population of Thailand community, Myanmar refugees and migrants.
I have been participating in the Myanmar-EU Empowerment program (MEETUp) under the Delegation of the European Union to Myanmar, which began in February this year. The program aims to connect and collaborate with young actors of change, providing them with opportunities to engage with EU institutions and like-minded individuals. Out of 196 applicants, I was one of the 22 young, driven individuals selected from across Myanmar, all passionate about making a positive impact in our communities. Over the past five months, we have engaged in various workshops, webinars, panel discussions, and site visits focused on responsible and ethical European business practices in Myanmar, EU projects aimed at empowering the people of Myanmar, and the EU's numerous contributions and initiatives toward the prosperity and development of Myanmar's people and the ASEAN region. Additionally, we have gained insights into the structure and functions of the EU and the European Parliament. These activities have been instrumental in fostering dialogue, amplifying our voices, and building an inspiring community for youth. As this pilot program concludes, I am excited to share the journey and the progress we have made in empowering the youth of Myanmar.