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 monthly, 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.
114Students & Graduates
85,509Patients Served
1,493Life Saving Surgeries
562,143Supported Population
OUR PROGRAMS
PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE
Based on international standards and accredited by the Karen Education and Culture Department, the five-year PA program trains students in primary health care. With more than 5,000 hours of instruction and clinical experience, each graduate earns a Bachelor of Science degree and goes on to provide health care in remote communities.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
High-quality health care requires modern medical equipment, reliable electricity, buildings, and complex supply logistics. The four-year E-Tech program trains students in electricity, equipment and vehicle repair, construction, and project leadership to build and sustain healthcare infrastructure in resource-limited jungles.
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
Rain Tree Clinic is a 65-building campus providing patients and their families with food, shelter, 24-hour access to medical care, and referral transport to Thailand. RTC offers regional medical care while enabling hands-on training. As the only surgical provider in the region, RTC saves many lives. People are traveling up to three days to reach RTC because they’re afraid to go to military-controlled cities for health care. Our mobile surgical unit, Mobile Karen Surgical Hospital (MKSH), intervenes for critical patients sooner by providing care closer to the need.
SPONSOR A STUDENT
Our students drive our mission. By training local young leaders, access to healthcare is being multiplied throughout southeast Myanmar.
A gift of $6,000 sponsors a student's education for one year. Once you've made your gift, we'll pair you with a student and keep you updated as they master the knowledge and skills that will transform remote communities.
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