Living in Mae Sot.

When we visited the Thai/Burma Area in 2005 we were touched by the plight of the Karen people of Burma. Following other visits we realised that it is the whole Burmese population that is living in fear of the Burmese military regime.For the local Burmese migrant, life is pretty much the same; exploitation by the Thai businesses, harassment by the local police and general poverty. We support local organisations to help individuals and schools in both the MaeSot area and in the Karen State of Burma.

Wednesday, 17 December 2008

New Wheelchair for MD

MD is 12 yrs old and lives in the Karen State of Burma near the Thai border about 30Kms south of Mae Sot. MD is unable to walk and attends school by being dragged in a home made cart by her brother. We were approached by the World Education SEN (WE SEN) team to see if we would fund the purchase of a wheelchair for MD to make it easier for her to get around. The wheelchair was delivered by WE SEN team across the small river into Karen State. Whilst the wheelchair is a little big (due to a lack of different sizes available) MD is very happy in her new wheelchair and it makes it easier for her to attend school.
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