We are grateful for your support and encouragement for The Chin State in Myanmar!
Blessing Hands has been working in Myanmar for over two years helping with 13 village school projects. However, the Chin State in Myanmar is suffering because of the recent military coup and Covid-19 infections, so Blessing Hands has changed its focus in the Mindat and Matupi areas to support the refugees fleeing into the countryside for safety.
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Myanmar is currently in a state of military control, with the recent coup that took place. Shooting occurs on a daily basis. The Chin State towns of Mindat and Matupi are under martial law. Many people have fled to their home villages, so there is a large refugee problem.
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Christians are persecuted but they still continue to fight the army with guerilla tactics. Teachers are also on strike so there is no school. Covid-19 has created a huge problem since the medical system has collapsed with strikes and arrests of nurses and doctors.
A plea for help from our administrator in Chin State.
"Many refugees in my village live in fear and need our prayers and financial assistance. About 500 people live in our village as refugees. Any amount of financial aid you would graciously offer would be deeply appreciated. " |
Previous Projects We Hope Will Continue
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There was no road to the two Taubu villages in Myanmar, so Blessing Hands sponsored the creation of a road. The locals worked together and began to clear a path for a new path. Most of their transportation is by motorcycle or walking.
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Wood arrived by motorcycle for our Taubu Village school to start working on their desks. After some hard work, these desks are ready to be used in the classrooms! They created individual desks for personal use, but also longer desks for meetings and collaborative work among the students.
The New Taubu Villages also built two libraries. They named them for Yaya Luo, who raised money for the books and Blessing Hands Charity. The library is built entirely of bamboo and took about two weeks to construct. The road and libraries will open numerous doors of opportunity for the children in Myanmar, enabling them to explore the world and gain more knowledge!
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The three-month English classes in 2020 and 2021 were so popular that the two Taubu villages are already asking for more English classes next year. Blessing Hands paid three bilingual teachers to teach 91-150 students daily. The children enjoy learning and gaining language skills that will equip them for higher education and better jobs in the future. Notice that the black board is really made of painted black boards. We have recently provided a solar panel so the school and church can have electricity for the first time. We also provided a generator to power the school's printer, TV, and satellite dish.
Di Di taught English during our 3-month English school from March to May. Now we have hired him to be our administrator in this part of Chin State called Maraland. He has traveled by motorbike to 10 villages and surveyed the village leaders and all people to help identify needs in each community. More information on this on-going project will be updated regularly on our Facebook Page! It is on hold now until the schools open again after Covid-19 and teacher strikes. |
