Why English Teaching?
The Burma Volunteer Program was set up after a needs assessment was conducted amoung Burmese political,
social and ethnic groups in urban border areas of Thailand.
The needs assessment showed that many of the organizations had little opportunity
given to them for English training. They felt it was necessary for them to speak and
write English in order to further their cause. English enables them to communicate their
situation to the international community and increase international awarness. It also provides
them with access to information and educational opportunities that are not available to them in their
own languages. English also helps them to access funding from abroad.
Where?
Our office is in Mae Sot. In the past volunteers have been placed in Mae Sot (and surrounding areas),
Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Mae Sariang, Sangkla Buri and Um Pang and refugee camps in the North of Thailand.
Background to Burma