Unlock basic and
life-saving healthcare for the people of southeast Myanmar

Over 70 years of war have left southeast Myanmar with some of the worst health conditions on the planet. But together, we can solve it. Whether you join the mission by giving once or joining the Heartbeat, your generosity will provide health and hope to families in even the most remote jungle communities.

The Heart of the Mission

38 million people in Myanmar lack access to basic healthcare

OUR WORK

We’re on a mission to change that.

We believe that sustainable change is locally led. By training local leaders to provide high-quality healthcare, together we can improve healthcare outcomes, create sustainability, and multiply access for even the most remote jungle communities in southeast Myanmar.

Students & Graduates

61,211

Patients Served

1,500

Life Saving Surgeries

562,143

Supported Population

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OUR PROGRAMS

PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE

Earth Mission’s (EM) 5-year Physician Associate program, based on international standards, trains Karen youth in the most-needed medical and surgical specialties. Each graduate finishes their program with over 4,000 hours of classroom instruction and clinical experience, and earns a Bachelor of Science degree from the Karen Education and Culture Department. Afterward, graduates practice life-saving healthcare for at least five years in the remote communities they call home.

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Excellent healthcare infrastructure requires modern medical equipment, consistent electricity, buildings, and complex supply logistics. In a resource-limited environment, sustainability from the start is critical. EM’s 3-year Engineering Technology program trains students in physics, mathematics, electricity, equipment repair, construction, and project management to build and sustain high quality healthcare infrastructure in the jungle.

SURGICAL TRAINING

Few Karen doctors can perform surgery, so Karen leaders asked EM to train students in basic surgical skills. EM’s 2-year postgraduate Surgical Training program builds on the medical foundation and passion PAs have for serving their people. After learning theory, trainees assist during surgeries. Once ready, they take leadership under the assistance of a monitoring surgeon. Over time, trainees gain the expertise to perform surgeries independently.

HOSPITAL & CAMPUS

Every year, EM staff treat patients with medical and surgical services such as emergency trauma care, pharmacy, lab, imaging, and ambulatory services that may otherwise be hours to days away. RTC is the only C-section provider in the region and routinely delivers emergency care that saves the lives of many mothers and infants. PA students treat patients with common diseases, gaining the clinical experience they need to serve rural communities post-graduation.