Youth August 13, 2026 Location TBD 0 fellows
On 12 August 2026, InternationalYouth Day, Near Thoet Thai, Thai-Myanmar border.
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What's happening in the field.
A running log of the community activities, outreach visits, and gatherings that make up our week-to-week work.
Healthcare August 13, 2026 Estern Shan State 20 patients
NHF conference 2026
On June 26,2026,ESSENCE attended the Dissemination Meeting on Thailand-Myanmar Border Health Policy, organized by the National Health Foundation (NHF). During the meeting, the organization shared frontline perspectives and challenges regarding healthcare delivery in Eastern Shan State, while exploring future collaborations to strengthen cross-border health systems and improve healthcare access for border communities.
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Healthcare August 13, 2026 LKW Medical Center 8 patients
Health Training
During July 19 to 24, a training session was conducted for eight healthcare workers at Loi Kaw Wan Medical Center (located at the Eastern Shan State, border area of Shan State, Myanmar and Thailand).The training focused on systematic physical examination, respiratory assessment, abdominal examination, common clinical conditions, and case-based discussions. Following the training, participants completed a post-test, achieving an average score of 71%, and demonstrated improved confidence during practical evaluations.
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Education August 13, 2026 Online 15 students
CalmLab Psychoeducation Training
The CalmLab Psychoeducation Training was conducted over three days, June 16 to 18, 2026 . The training focused on building participants’ understanding of psychoeducation and providing practical knowledge and skills to support emotional well-being and mental health awareness within their communities.
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Education August 13, 2026 Tachileik Township 302 students
Summer School 2026
The program was successfully concluded after 64 days , from March 15 to May 18, 2026 . The program focused on preserving and promoting Shan culture by providing students with opportunities to learn Shan literature and traditional cultural dance . Key achievements include: 302 students from 10 different villages participated in the program. Students gained knowledge and practical experience in Shan literature and cultural dance . Certificates were awarded to students upon completion of the program. A celebration event was held to mark the successful completion of the program, with active participation from the local community.
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Healthcare August 13, 2026 Estern Shan State 28 patients
Citizen Science and Health
The Citizen Science & Health training was conducted from March 17–21 with 28 participants. It focused on basic health promotion, community health awareness, and practical ways to share health knowledge within the community.
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Environment August 13, 2026 Estern Shan State 28 volunteers
Citizen Science and Environment
The Citizen Science & Environment session was held on March 15 with 28 participants. The session introduced participants to environmental issues and encouraged them to explore practical, community-based approaches to understanding and responding to environmental challenges.
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Education July 25, 2026 Estern Shan State Participants TBD
Training of Trainers (ToT) 2026
The Training of Trainers (ToT) was conducted over three days with 25 participants, focusing on foundational facilitation skills, discussion leadership, classroom management, and effective approaches for working with community members and learners. 12 March 2026 to 14 March 2026
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