One day, a group of girlfriends in Myanmar’s remote Chin State borrowed a pickup van. They were going on a day trip to find out more about contraceptives and to have a fun day in town.
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One day, a group of girlfriends in Myanmar’s remote Chin State borrowed a pickup van. They were going on a day trip to find out more about contraceptives and to have a fun day in town.
Without an education, Nang Sai had little hope for her future in Myanmar. But through vocational training, she turned herself into a leader. “Now I am creating my own destiny.”
Without an education, Nang Sai had little hope for her future in Myanmar. But through vocational training, she turned herself into a leader. “Now I am creating my own destiny.”
Kyae wants a second child. Just not yet. “My job and my income are important to me too”, she says.
Thanks to voluntary family planning, millions of women in Myanmar are empowered to decide how many children to have, and when to have them.
Kyae wants a second child. Just not yet. “My job and my income are important to me too", she says.
Thanks to voluntary family planning, millions of women in Myanmar are empowered to decide how many children to have, and when to have them.
When Hlei was pregnant with her third child, the midwife detected a serious complication. Every year, 2,800 women in Myanmar die in childbirth and pregnancy, but Hlei survived. The correct diagnosis by a skilled midwife made the difference between life and death.
When Hlei was pregnant with her third child, the midwife detected a serious complication. Every year, 2,800 women in Myanmar die in childbirth and pregnancy, but Hlei survived. The correct diagnosis by a skilled midwife saved her life.
Thiri was 15 years old when she became pregnant. “My boyfriend and I were in love. I didn’t understand the consequences.” Every year, almost 50,000 teenage girls in #Myanmar give birth.
Thiri was 15 years old when she became pregnant. “My boyfriend and I were in love. I didn’t understand the consequences.” Every year, almost 50,000 teenage girls in #Myanmar give birth.