Backpack Health Worker Team (BPHWT) is an extraordinary group of medics based in Mae Sot, Thailand — providing lifesaving healthcare in some of the most dangerous and remote corners of Burma.. These medics are not outsiders — they are recruited from the very villages they serve, bringing compassion, cultural understanding, and a deep commitment to healing their people.
Minmahaw School provides education at an international standard by increasing general knowledge, promoting critical and lateral thinking, and providing awareness of world issues. The school encourages a new generation to have a personal commitment to Burma, so students will return to Burma or the border after university and/or additional training, to guide and educate their people, and continue to work for change in their communities.
Child Development Center educates displaced children from Burma who are not allowed by Thai authorities to attend Thai Schools. They provide general education to children from preschool through 12th grade and reinforce cultural traditions for displaced children from Burma. They provide a safe educational setting for the children of the Backpack Medics while their parents are in the field.
Myanmar Mobile Education started by providing mobile education units to children who were compelled into indentured servitude in order to sustain their families. With the implementation of their "MyME Box" education modules, MyME has expanded its reach far and wide to provide general education to children who had other access to education.
Kirana Productions advocates and supports human rights through documentary filmmaking and workshops built around those films. Through strong character development and powerful storytelling, director Jeanne Hallacy's films serve as essential tools for positive change.
Your generous donations enable us to provide essential healthcare and education to ethnic minorities in Burma. Together, we can create a healthier, more vibrant future for these communities. Join us in making a difference today!
We have a small, streamlined board and low overhead in order to maximize responsiveness to our programs. Over 90% of our Functional Expenses support our programs.
We believe enduring peace in Burma will only be possible when women and men enjoy equal opportunity to reach their potential. BHM partners with community-based organizations that seek to reduce gender disparities in access to opportunities and resources and that seek to increase the capability of women and girls to realize their rights, determine their life outcomes, and influence decision-making in households, communities, and their society.
Climate Change is one of the most urgent and serious environmental, economic, political, social, and humanitarian issues of our time. As advocates for the future of the people of Burma, we call upon global leaders to act to prevent and mitigate the effects of climate change, and to level the global playing field with regards to Least Developed Nations, such as Burma. We partner with organizations that are working to develop the country to ensure a healthy and sustainable future.
Burma Humanitarian MIssion is a 501c3 organization.
Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
Alternative Gifts International (AGI) is a nonprofit organization that inspires people to support humanitarian and environmental causes through meaningful, alternative gift-giving. By offering gifts that fund global projects—such as clean water, education, and healthcare—AGI empowers donors to make a tangible impact in communities around the world.
The Chao Family Foundation, established by Dr. James Si-Cheng Chao and Mrs. Ruth Mulan Chu Chao, is dedicated to enhancing access to higher education, promoting U.S.-Asia cultural exchanges, and improving healthcare for vulnerable populations. Through strategic partnerships and grants, the foundation empowers youth, fosters cross-cultural understanding, and supports initiatives that uplift underserved communities.
Buddhist Global Relief (BGR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating chronic hunger and malnutrition through sustainable, community-centered initiatives. Founded in 2008 by Bhikkhu Bodhi, BGR partners with local organizations worldwide to provide food assistance, promote women's empowerment, support education, and implement climate-resilient agricultural practices, all while respecting the diverse cultural and religious contexts of the communities they serve.
The Quail Roost Foundation is a private nonprofit organization that supports national and international initiatives focused on animal welfare, education, emergency relief, health, justice, sustainability, and community development. By providing grants to small, community-based organizations, the foundation aims to create a more just, healthy, and sustainable world, often with a personal connection to the projects they fund.
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