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A Father’s Love Amid Myanmar’s Flooding Crisis
Floods and landslides in Myanmar triggered by last week’s Typhoon Yagi and seasonal monsoon rains, which typically runs from May to October have been particularly severe this year, across Myanmar have killed 226 people with 77 missing, the Myanmar Alin newspaper reported on Tuesday (September 17, 2024). It has also been reported by media that…
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Influence of Buddhism in Myanmar
Introduction For decades, Buddhism has played a major role in shaping culture, society, and education. Buddhism is the world’s fourth-largest religion with 520 million followers, Buddhism in Myanmar is a dominant religion with about 90% of its population. Background Buddhism was introduced around the 3rd century BCE by Hinayana. The Began Empire is known as…
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Four Eye-Opening Facts About Marco Polo
Perhaps Marco Polo was the most influential traveler in history. After all, it was he who had journeyed through the waters of the Mediterranean and Black Seas, ventured into the endless Gobi Desert and became a close advisor for an emperor ruling in a strange foreign land unfamiliar to most Europeans at that time. But…
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Student Essay:Trip to Nyaung Oo Phee
Nyaung Oo Phee Island, nestled on the Andaman Sea’s west coast, is a dreamy paradise with fairytale-like features. The crystal clear water, the gentle sand, and the rejuvenating breeze envelop the island. The minute I stepped onto the island, I could feel the sand gently kissing my feet and the breeze taking me into…
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The Increase of social media influencers and content creators in Myanmar
During the past few years since COVID-19 began, the rise of social media influencers and content creators has become a significant trend in Myanmar, fueled by the increased accessibility of the internet and mobile phones. With huge social networking platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube available, people are joining and using those applications daily,…
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Lack of Educational Access in Myanmar
1 in 5 children in Myanmar don’t have access to a basic education. The right to education is a promise unfulfilled for millions of children in the country of Myanmar. Regardless of it being acknowledged as a fundamental right, economic hardships and political instability are some of the many reasons why these promises haven’t been…
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About YEC Orphanage
Established on February 14, 2019, YEC has provided sanctuary to more than 400 children despite its short five-year history. YEC has become a beacon of hope for orphans to ensure the daily need and education of orphans and to remind them that they have a bright future ahead. The Burman recently interviewed YEC manager, Cherry…
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Exploitation of Children in Myanmar
Shrouded from the oblivious eyes of neighbours, children from across the globe have been victims of exploitations in all sorts of forms. Recently, the children of Myanmar have been facing inhumane treatment that no child should ever experience. Some may have secured a chance in harbouring the rightful justice for themselves ;however, many still remain…
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