Daw Num Aye, Country Director Myanmar , We women Foundation

July 06

16:30 2016

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We women foundation, first established in Chiang Mai, mainly targets women of poor opportunities to help them in education and other ways.

What is We women foundation?

We women was launched is 2009 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Currently it has two offices, one in the Netherlands and the other in Myanmar. Myanmar office is mainly operational. It aims to help women of scarce opportunities in education and other sectors.

We women’s current activities…

There are mainly two: Women agents of change project and women leadership network. Women agents of change teach women running SMEs business administration, women’s aspects of business, business planning, financial, management, and marketing and also train them in CSR. These are We women’s programs.
Women leadership network, the other program, is creating a network of We women alumni, entrepreneurs, education, NGO personnel, activists including those in politics, etc.
Then the Pre-university research beings at mid-year. It is a project to have the female fresher prepared for academic life. For example, to improve their English they will be given training with the help of English teachers It is part of our program also.
When and why did you choose this occupation?
I always wanted to serve my environment through my profession. I first took up the job in 2012 because We women foundation a activities fit in with my desire. I took a two-year break in between to continue education. I have been deeply involved in the activities since end 2014.

Your education

I earned Master of Education Administration from Assumption University in Bangkok.

What responsibilities as Country Director?

I administer all the projects on-going in Myanmar.

Any work-related results?

The Women agents of change pilot training was successfully concluded in this April.

What difficulties were encountered when your operations shifted here?

There were many difficulties when our Yangon office was opened, like, those in establishing contact with existing networks. As a new organization it took quite a considerable time to introduce ourselves to people. At present some projects are on hold. Needs are different depending on place and conditions. Even when a project like Pre-university was considered research had to go first to benefit Myanmar needs.