Thursday, October 31, 2024 | uncategorised
Since the military coup in Myanmar in 2001, the number of Burmese migrants workers and refugees seeking safety and job opportunities in Thailand has surged, with cities like Mae Sot and Chiang Mai—both near the Thai-Myanmar border—becoming major destinations. However, many face exploitation, with employers and government officials benefiting from their labor while neglecting their welfare. In response, Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA partnered with the MAP Foundation, a local NGO, to support the creation of MAP Radio, aiming to support Burmese migrant workers. Read below two stories of migrants who have built a community through the MAP Radio.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 | Our work, uncategorised
MAP Radio is a unique and reliable media outlet dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of migrants living along the Thai-Myanmar border.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 | Frontpage, Our work
Based in Northern Thailand, School for Shan State Nationalities Youth (SSSNY) has been building the capacity of ethnic minority youth living in nearby Shan State to engage in social justice programs for over 20 years.
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 | Frontpage, Our work
In the context of COVID 19 and increasing pressure on resources along the border, MTC’s role in providing quality care has been critical.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 | Frontpage, Our work
MAP Radio continues to provide essential news, information and resources to vulnerable migrant communities through COVID-19 and a military coup.
