"Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed."
Psalm 82:3
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"Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed." Psalm 82:3 |
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| There are more than 70,000 child soldiers in Burma, more than any other country in the world. | |
Although the dictatorship in Burma has affected every layer of society, it is children who suffer the most. They have been prematurely robbed of their innocence and childhood. Though they should be playing, they have been forced into slave labour, prostitution or military service. While their bodies should be thriving on the nutrients needed in the years of rapid growth and development, thousands suffer from malnutrition and many die from starvation. They should be spending most of their days learning, however, many do not have the opportunity, money or resources needed to attend school, or are unable to attend because they are burdened by family responsibilities after their parents have been killed or permanently disabled.
Research shows that children's earliest experiences significantly influence the future course of their development. The earliest years of a child's life help determine whether he or she will someday positively or negatively contribute to society.
Therefore, Partners supports approximately 1,300 Karen children along the Thai-Burma border (as well as inside Thailand) through 21 children's programs, including orphanages, hostels, preschools and schools, and thousands more who are still on the run inside Burma. We focus on the emotional, spiritual, mental and physical health and development needs of the children.
For more specific information about our children's programs, please visit the Good Life Club, Healthcare and Education pages.
Good Life Club
Education
UNICEF
Stop Child Soldiers Coalition
International Rescue Committee
HRW Children's site
The information and views expressed on external sites are not necessarily those of Partners.
The Importance of Early Childhood Care and Development in the Refugee Context (48 KB)
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