GED Sixth Batch
Our largest intake so far: 52 of 199 applicants accepted.
View report: GED sixth batchEducation support for young people in Myanmar
Children in Myanmar need our help.
Let’s support children whose families cannot afford to give them basic education. One child per person, we donate a monthly stipend until they graduate.
Latest news
What’s happening in our programs right now.
Student Art & Painting Gallery
Five paintings by six GED students, with audio in their own voices.
Meet the artists and send a tip
GED Fourth & Fifth Batches complete
36 students accepted; 26 completed the program.
View report: GED fourth and fifth batchesOur mission
We empower young people in Myanmar through education. We support those under 20 who could not finish high school with scholarships that open the way to higher education and lifelong learning.
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GED Support Program
GED course scholarships for students from rural areas, run with the Learning with Dr. Myo Thida team.
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Current outreach
Students at the Learning with Dr. Myo Thida GED schools.
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Volunteers & mentors
Volunteers and mentors from Myanmar, Japan, Australia, Singapore and the USA guide young people through our Mentorship Program.
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Students helped
Since 2016, more than 100 students have been supported.
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Earlier outreach (before 2021)
Students from 5 monastic schools and 3 high schools in Nyaungdon, Ayeyarwaddy, and 1 high school in Hpegon, Shan State.
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How it started
In 2016, Ma Khine Zar Thwe began a personal donation project for children who could not afford government school in Ayeyarwaddy Division.
Our story (opens in a new tab)
Where it began: monastic schools
Before 2021, our donor group visited monastic schools in Myanmar to bring donations and spend time with the students.
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Events
Fundraiser workshops we hosted with Women in AI Myanmar to support the Myanmar spring revolution.
17 April 2021
Mentoring & overseas scholarship opportunities
Our scholarship students in Japan, Korea, Thailand, Singapore and the US shared opportunities and mentored participants in an interactive one-hour session. The mentors specialise in computer science, but students in other fields were also welcome.
Event page: mentoring and overseas scholarships (opens in a new tab)24 April 2021
Get started with AI: courses, careers and CV coaching
Volunteers from Japan, Myanmar and Singapore shared opportunities and gave personal CV coaching for jobs and internships. The mentors specialise in computer science, but other fields were also welcome.
Event page: get started with AI (opens in a new tab)About us
Thingaha is a donor group based in Tokyo, Japan, working with local leaders and education teams in Myanmar.
In Ayeyarwaddy Division, the president of the monastic schools manages donations, accounting and day-to-day operations on the ground. For our GED scholarships, the Learning with Dr. Myo Thida team manages the funds, selects students, and handles accounting and logistics.
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Khine Zar Thwe
Founder and Organizer
The contact point for current and potential donors. Reach out at hello@thingaha.org or message the Thingaha Facebook page.
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Ashin Yaewatta
Co-Organizer · President of the Monastic Schools Administration Council, Nyaung Done Township
Manages staffing, finances and administration of 5 monastic schools in Nyaung Done. He finds children whose families cannot afford basic education, enrols them, connects them with Thingaha donors and handles payments in Myanmar.
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Thet Paing Soe
Cash Flow In Charge · Nyaung Done, Myanmar
Manages the cash flow of donations, handling each donor’s contribution to Myanmar.
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Hnin Oo Wai Hlaing
Program Coordinator
Manages communication and coordination across all programs, so they are planned and run efficiently and stakeholders are kept informed.
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Thandar Khine Aye
Program Planner
Plans the Education-based Mentorship Program and leads its communication with the working team.
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Sis Minn Maw
Development Team Support
Provides web design and development support, including content updates and maintenance.
Help a student finish their education
Every donation goes to students, teachers and learning materials.