Nang Mya Aung

My name is Nang Mya Aung. I am a monastic school teacher in Mongnai, Southern Shan State.

They come to study at the monastic school because their village has no school or place to study. Some do not have a chance to study because they are very poor and cannot afford the costs. Others are orphans who also have limited opportunities.

Women face more challenges in accessing education because they are not seen as equal to men. Due to this, women have to try harder. In the current situation, young girls are not supposed to go to school because they are expected to help their parents earn money and to look after their younger siblings.

The students come from rural areas where there are no schools operated or maintained by the government.