„Everyone needs to have fun“ – this is the motto of Myanmar’s first social circus, and the message they are trying to spread. The project started in 2014, and for four years now Jules Howarth and his team have been developing Social Circus in Myanmar. But what exactly is it? The concept is as simple
Unlike in Europe and other western countries, after-school tuition is a daily standard for Burmese school children, regardless if they are the worst of their class or on top of it. It’s a vital part of their education, and without it most of the students cannot keep up with their lessons anymore. Unfortunately, it’s also
Between the 8th and 10th of December in 2017, our kids from the day-care-centres had a very special opportunity: Participate in Power Soccer Academy’s yearly talent scouting soccer camp! Power Soccer Agency Ltd. is a sports agency located in Yangon, which focuses on three main areas: fitness development, career development and contract negotiations and
A lot of children and teenagers in Myanmar lack the chance of ever getting an education or training, mostly because their families require all the help and money they can get short-term. A lot of those sources of income are informal, irregular and dangerous – waste collecting being among the most popular and perilous jobs.
In August the H1H1 virus broke out in Myanmar, more commonly known as the swine flu. While the swine flu is not as scary as it seemed a few years ago, it’s still easy to catch (by air or by body contact). Like seasonal flu, it can cause serious health problems for some people, especially
