Working in The Province of Myanmar (Burma)

The Province of Myanmar was formed in 1970, nine years after the declaration of Buddhism as the state religion and four years after all foreign missionaries were forced to leave. There are six dioceses, with many of the Christian Karen people living across the border in Thailand. Communication can sometimes be difficult, both internally and externally.

In the diocese of Mandalay, workshops are held relating to issues such as HIV/AIDS. To help unemployment, members in Sittwe diocese have started sewing classes so that women are able to find employment in the clothing factories. Members in Mothers' Union are serving the very poor in the province by creating income-generating projects.

In Hpa-an diocese, members run various training courses for their local communities. These look at current and relevant issues such as HIV/AIDS awareness, religious education, domestic violence and family issues.