Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Human Services

Mission: Burma Humanitarian Mission supports community-based healthcare and education projects that improve the lives of the children of Burma and their communities. We empower people around the world to exercise their health to advocate for a healthy and vibrant Burma where the human rights of all people are honored.

Results: BHM will provide over one million doses of medicine in 2012.We estimate that with every two dollars spent on our medical programs one life is saved.

Target demographics: Villagers in eastern Burma, particularly children under 17

Direct beneficiaries per year: 50,000+ people for medical programs, 500,000+ for education programs

Geographic areas served: eastern Burma, western Thailand

Programs: Backpack Health Worker trainingMedicines & supplies for mobile medic teamsMedicines & supplies for fixed clinicsSupporting the education of refugee & migrant youth from BurmaEmpowering youth leadershipEmpowering refugee communities in the USAdvocating for the ethnic minorities of BurmaEmpowering at risk girls to stay free of the sex and drug tradeEnabling people in the US to exercise their health while advocating for the peoples of Burma