Read on to hear about projects with Karen children in the refugee camps and villages near Mae Sot. Written by Kerrine Olson – Karen Projects Children’s Projects Coordinator
Read on to hear about projects with Karen children in the refugee camps and villages near Mae Sot. Written by Kerrine Olson – Karen Projects Children’s Projects Coordinator
We have just recieved news that the Burma Army attacked innocent villagers in Papun (Muthraw) District in Northern Karen State over the past week. Our friends in Karen State have let us know that the troops have left the area but not before burning down most of the houses (over 600 people have had their houses destroyed), the church and schools as well.
As the new National Director of Partners Relief & Development USA, I have taken up the challenge of learning all I can about the nation of Burma and it’s history. Summer reading!
I google and read and read and google. Today, I stumbled upon an interesting bit of information that keeps me digging for the truth. (more…)