Today we’re hopping across the ocean, to a place where ARC has had teams on the ground for over 35 years – Thailand. Refugees from Myanmar have spent decades in refugee camps there, forming their own communities, figuring out ways to rebuild.
The refugee camps where we work in Thailand are unique – most of our team at these camps are refugees themselves. During their time with us, they’ve been trained as nurses, lab technicians, and community service providers. They’re equipping themselves with skills that not only help their communities, but will carry them into the future.
Ajjima is an ARC team member who has played a huge role in this. She’s an educator who for years has helped our refugee medical teams improve their management skills, the level of quality care they provide, and the science behind their work. And she’s a natural at Changemakers 365. She has the spirit of a true Changemaker, constantly thinking of new opportunities – new ways to improve life at Umpiem Mai. So when we asked her what she would do with $500 worth of change at Umpiem Mai, her eyes shone bright.
