Our Programs

BHM and our partners serve more than 550,000 individuals annually and engage our community to promote and support the health, education and well being of the people of Burma.

Community health services

BACK PACK HEALTH WORKER TEAM TRAINING

BHM supports the training of new back pack medics who are committed to serving their villages for the next two years.

MEDICINES & SUPPLIES

BHM supplies mobile medic teams and fixed clinics within Burma that serve over 50,000 villagers with medical care.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

BHM provides additional support for building facilities and for large items needed by the Backpack Health Worker Teams.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

BHM provides emergency funding for additional medical supplies in the wake of natural disasters such as Cyclone Nargis, other natural disasters and similar unexpected events.

Education

JEREMY PASTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

In memory of our founding member and dear friend Jeremy Paster BHM helps fund the education of the future leaders of the democracy movement.

GIRL DETERMINED

BHM functions as the fiscal sponsor of Girl Determined, a unique leadership project that fosters real change for adolescent girls in Burma at-risk of extreme poverty, school dropout, trafficking and HIV infection.

MINMAHAW EDUCATION FOUNDATION / BURMA EDUCATION PROJECT

The Minmahaw Education Foundation provides migrant students from Burma with educational opportunities. Help us help them achieve legal foundation status in Thailand so they can operate safely and transform more lives!

SCOLARSHIPS

BHM provides scholarships to deserving Karen refugees and externally displaced people to attend select schools along the Thai-Burma border.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT TRAINING COLLEGE

BHM sponsors youth to attend LMTC college at the Mae La Refugee Camp in Thailand.

Other programs and events

SPECIAL EVENTS

BHM holds several special events throughout the year--see what you have to look forward to!

NEWSLETTERS AND REPORTS

BHM is committed to keeping you informed about conditions in Burma through our website, newsletters and annual reports.

RUN FOR BURMA

BHM coordinates charity athletic teams that promote the health and well being of people in the US and Burma.

REFUGEES

BHM supports organizations and activities that provide services to refugees from Burma.