“Upon entering the Shan State, we arrived at an economic hub - modern, lively, and bustling with transport, trade, exchange, buying and selling, and a blend of cultures. Many questions arose along the way: Why are the roads built so poorly? Where is the hospital and the school? Why don’t children in this village go to school?”

Kung Jor began construction of their girl's dormitory shortly after the New Year. The adjacent temple provided them with use of the land and a special thanks to ven. Ponyum Sunim's organisation JTS for providing the building expenses. This dormitory is much needed and timely, as Kung Jor remains a key refuge for families sending their children to seek safety from ongoing conflict in Shan State, with demand for accommodation continuing to grow.

SEM, Asia Justice and Rights - AJAR, and Amnesty International Thailand would like to invite you all to join the opening day and panel discussion on a collective art exhibition marking the 5th year since the military coup in Myanmar!