Why educating girls is critical to peace in the new Myanmar?
The military coup put a halt to a long and enduring movement towards equal rights for women in Myanmar and, in particular, equal access […]
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Myanmar, the state of play in this troubled country
Myanmar is one of the six countries of operation of Children of the Mekong. The country is facing multiple crises and the first victims […]
Scarves for women who are worth it!
In Banteay Meanchey Province in Cambodia a social and solidarity economy project has been born from a nearly-forgotten tradition: silk weaving. This project allows […]
Charity Shop: the end of a chapter
On Friday 30 May 2021, we closed the door of our charity shop for the last time. After 7 years of business, it is […]
Having and being: a lesson from the poor
Many factors keep us from being able to imagine what the streets of Asia are like, and just how different they are from our […]
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3 reasons why sponsoring a child for Christmas is a great and meaningful gift idea
After a challenging year, Christmas is around the corner. While all of us were affected by this sanitary crisis, vulnerable children all across the […]
WHEN I GROW UP with Juliet
“I am currently in the Philippines. I am filming here with Jill Coulon for Children of the Mekong’s film project: When I grow up.“
Health and education in Karen State : the challenges of independence
The Karen ethnic community is going through a complex transition at the moment. The guerilla conflict there is known worldwide as the longest-running civil […]