Burma (Myanmar): Articles, Programs, Blogs, Travel Resources

Learning when to give to others and when to give back to yourself.
A volunteer discovers that in Burma, the concept of privacy exists only for those who can afford not to share.
December 4, 2017

Offering Aid in Myanmar

Lending a greater meaning to my work abroad.  
How to get across town in one piece when the rules of the road are straight out of Mad Max.
What can a group of women running a restaurant in Myanmar teach a veteran Toronto cooking school instructor and Cuso International volunteer? Plenty.
In rural Burma, traditional agriculture practices have maintained the forest for decades, but can they endure in the face of modernization? 
Kaelyn tries to create change by spreading environmental knowledge to remote communities of Burma. 
Travellers have the power to change Burma—for better or for worse. 
Participating in discussions with Buddhist monks teaches Kaelyn the art of Burmese conversation.
Kaelyn explores the impact of one phrase on her life and Burma's future. 
The key to packing for long-term travel? Redefining the role that possessions play in your life. 
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