ABOUT MHEP

                     At MHEP, we believe knowledge is power and education is a basic human right. MHEP aims to support disadvantaged youth from the Thai-Burma Border who are unable to attain further education.

                     The goal for MHEP students is that they will return to their communities and contribute to efforts of development and positive change for Burma. In order to accomplish this goal, MHEP prepares students to take the United States based General Educational Development (GED) high school equivalency test. This certificate is a necessary pre-requisite for universities in Thailand and abroad. Many students lack accepted evidence of their academic ability when they arrive at MHEP. With the GED certificate students have tangible proof of their education level that is recognized nationally and internationally.  In addition, the comprehensive GED curriculum provides students with the relevant skills – including critical thinking, analysis, inference and the ability to express their ideas: all necessary to succeed during university and in the working world.

                     The MHEP program also provides a nurturing environment for students to develop into strong individuals who take pride in their growth, their communities, and their country. MHEP students have disparate backgrounds but face similar challenges: interrupted education due to school closures and lack of financial resources; lack of Thai/ Myanmar recognized education, internal displacement; post-traumatic stress; loss of family members to violence; forced relocation to refugee camps due to civil war.

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MHEP GOALS

                           MHEP understands that in order to fill the widening educational gap in Burma, the new generation must receive high quality recognized education and support from outside of Burma. MHEP enables young Burmese students to access university education and to be competitive in the modern world.

GOALS:

  1. ) Education at an International Standard
    • Provide standardized higher education for underprivileged students from Burma who are unable to complete their studies in Burma or elsewhere along the border that is recognized by Thailand, Burma and the international community. The GED test does exactly this.
    • Increase general knowledge; promote critical thinking, analytical inquiry, and awareness of world issues, tolerance and understanding.
    • Improve English reading, writing and speaking ability
    • Promote self-confidence and esteem in order for the students to attend university in Thailand or abroad and be able to compete with their international peers.
    • Have competent long term teachers each year and access to guest speakers regularly
    • Ensure the school has a positive learning environment and accommodation, with sufficient textbooks, teaching aids, computers and other educational material.
  2. ) Personal commitment to Burma
    • Educate the students about the history of Burma and the emerging current situation. Create opportunities for students to work with the Burmese community on the border.
    • Provide further education regarding human rights and conflict resolution.
    • Encourage the students to return to Burma or the border after completing their university education and become leaders in their communities.
    • Develop awareness of how they can individually use their strengths and skills to support, empower and strengthen their community
  3. ) Channel to further education
    • Prepare students over a period of ten months to pass the GED exam.
    • Recruit outstanding academic teachers for subject areas.
    • Continually develop and implement a suitable and relevant curriculum.
    • Help students research, apply for, and attain scholarships for university.
    • Provide counselling and support for students through the Student Mentoring Program (SMP)
    Provide guidance to the students about the different applications processes in countries where they hope to study.

In summary the goals of MHEP students are:

• Obtain an internationally recognized high school certificate (General Education Development, GED)
• Acquire the knowledge and resources needed to apply for university scholarships
• Develop awareness of how they can individually use their strengths and skills to support their community
• Empower and strengthen their communities on the border or in Burma upon completion of higher education