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MYANMAR & New Life Trust Myanmar • • • • • • • • 61.1 million people (3x Australia) Capital- Naypyidaw 10x smaller 14 states Burmese Currency- Kyat (K) 80% Buddhist Monsoon & dry seasons VS Australia • • • • • • • • 23.2 million people Capital- Canberra 10x bigger 6 states & 2 territories English Australian Dollar ($) 61% Christian Summer, autumn, winter, spring Health Problems • Poor hygiene & unclean water means many diseases such as malaria and diarrhea • Many children die of hunger & diseases that could be easily treated • World Health Organisation- worst health system in the world • 1/3 of children have malnutrition- don’t eat enough • 80% of the population live on less than $2 a day which is barely enough to cover food Social Issues • Most children drop out of school after only 5 years, making it difficult for them to find work & break the poverty cycle • Electricity only works for 6 hours a day New Life Trust – Myanmar Orphanage • Relieves poverty & suffering of children by helping orphans & abandoned children • Their verse is: "Reach out to the homeless and loveless in their plight" - James 1:27 • today it is home to over 180 orphans and abandoned children • rice farm & fish paddy provides food • medical centre to provide healthcare for them & the wider community Education Training Centre • GEMS and Cadets will be fundraising for their new project- building an education training centre • This will include: • • • • • A preschool for community children Teaching English & Burmese to children Teaching computer skills A modern & safe building to learn in An English & Burmese library This centre will not only greatly improve education for children, but also help them to get jobs & get out of the poverty cycle Life at New Life • Shelly is 6 years old & attends primary school • Quiet girl who likes chatting with her friends at New Life • Her mother & sister were rescued after a cyclone destroyed their home in 2008 • Shelly’s mother & older sister moved away leaving Shelly and her sister Bella Grace at New Life