VET Batch - 4 Joined Rays of Youth in 2025 “Saving is the way to wealth.” Nan Thet Mon Oo graduated from C.D.C. Child Development Center with a Grade-12 education. Due to family challenges, she could not continue her studies and chose to support herself by joining the ROY Vocational Education Training (VET) Program. She enrolled in the Food & Beverage course, where she learned cooking, baking, and beverage skills. Despite facing a language barrier, she stayed committed—asking

Youth Leadership Group -4 Joined Rays of Youth Program in 2019 “Motivation from others is temporary — discipline is what saves you.” For Roger Moe, this motto was once just a phrase he heard during training. But as he continued his journey with Rays of Youth, those words slowly became the foundation of his discipline, resilience, and personal transformation. Joining the Peer Youth Leadership Program Batch 4 in 2019 and serving in the Youth Network for two years, he discovered

Youth Leadership Group - 1 Joined Rays of Youth in 2012 "Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Every mistake holds valuable lessons. Learn from your mistakes." For Naw Mue Lweh Phaw, these words became a powerful guiding principle in her journey to empowerment. Growing up in a vibrant yet challenging environment, she attended the Parami Migrant Learning Center, where she first heard about the Rays of Youth project by Help Without Frontiers. Eager to build her leadership skills

VET Batch - 4 Joined Rays of Youth in 2025 “I will always try my best” For Bhone Pyae. She is a migrant youth currently studying at a migrant learning center. His mother earns his family income by doing sewing work at home. He always wanted to help her, but he didn’t have enough technical or sewing skills, so he wasn’t able to support his mother properly. However, he became interested in the sewing short course at Rays of Youth and decided to join. In the training, he learne

VET Batch - 4 Joined Rays of Youth in 2025 “Success never comes to you; you must go to success. If you want to succeed, you must take action and learn continuously.” My name is Thant Zin Aung, and I previously studied at Hsa Thoo Lei High School . I applied to the Rays of Youth Vocational Education Training (ROY VET) program after hearing from a friend that it provides guidance and life skills for young people who are unable to continue formal education and feel uncertain

Youth Leadership Group-8 joined Rays of Youth in 2023 “You can’t win at everything, but you can try.” A decision that changed Naw Eh Khone’s life in ways she never expected. Her inspiration started when she was in her first year at Thoo Mweh Khee Learning Center. She still remember clearly the day when Youth Leaders from Rays of Youth came to her community hall to conduct a training. She watched how they spoke with confidence, how they shared knowledge, and how they connected

Peer Youth Leadership Batch - 7 Joined Rays of Youth in 2022 “Forget the mistake, remember the lessons” Manaw Phyu Wai first learned about the Rays of Youth Leadership Training through a former youth leader and the program’s Facebook page. Seeing how Rays of Youth supported migrant children and young people through education and community activities, she felt inspired to join Batch 7. She hoped to strengthen her abilities, understand social issues more deeply, and contribute

Youth Network Group Member Joined Rays of Youth in 2024 “ If you believe in yourself, everything is possible.Nothing is impossible” For Nyo Mi Win, she joined to this program because she have known this program for over 5 years already, this program is working for youth developing. she interests in this program and want life skills, more knowledge and work experiences. And she saw the program is calling for new member every year and she decide to joined. During the program,

Music Youth Group - 2 Joined Rays of Youth in 2012 “If you work to raise your abilities and truly believe in yourself, nothing is impossible. Even if it hasn't happened yet, one day it will.” Naw Mu Ta Lung's journey from a student at Kwe Ka Baung Migrant Learning Center to a Project Manager at The Inclusive Education Foundation (InEd) in Mae Sot is a testament to the transformative power of passion and perseverance. Driven by her love for music, she joined the Rays of Youth

Music Youth Group - 2 Joined Rays of Youth in 2012 "Where there’s a will, there’s a way." For Cynthia Oo, these words became the foundation of her journey. Growing up in Mae Sot and attending Parami School, a migrant learning center, Cynthia joined the Rays of Youth Music Project in 2012 with a dream: to master the guitar. She participated in the program for five years, from 2012 to 2017, and later returned as an apprentice to help with the project from 2017 to 2018. During h

Peer Youth Leadership Group – 9 Joined Rays of Youth Program in 2024 "Growth begins the moment you step out of your comfort zone." For Sunday Aung, personal growth began with a simple but powerful belief: becoming stronger than yesterday is already a form of success. His journey with Rays of Youth transformed that belief into reality. When he first stepped into the Youth Leadership Program, he carried quiet determination but struggled with communication, teamwork, and socia

Peer Youth Leadership Group - 9 Joined Rays of Youth in 2024 "Every small step you take today shapes the stronger person you become tomorrow." During his time as a Youth Network member, Saw Htn Kyaw Khant experienced significant growth in both personal and leadership capacities. His ability to lead improved noticeably as he engaged in team activities and collaborative tasks. Through continuous practice, he developed stronger communication skills, learned how to listen activel

Peer Youth Leadership Group - 8 Joined Rays of Youth in 2023 "Believe in yourself, stay focused, and keep pushing forward—your dreams are within reach." For Saw Kae Doh Soe, these words have become a guiding principle in his journey of personal and community growth. He completed the Youth Leadership Program Batch 8 at Rays of Youth and is currently a dedicated student at Thoo Mweh Khee School. Alongside his studies, he actively participates as a member of the Rays of Youth Yo

Peer Youth Leadership Group - 7 Joined Rays of Youth in 2022 “Learn something every day.” Throughout her three years as a Youth Network Group member, Shwe Yamin Htike experienced meaningful growth and transformation. Her leadership skills especially developed during camping activities, where she often took the lead. Through these responsibilities, she learned how to plan, organize, and manage tasks smoothly, ensuring that activities ran effectively. These experiences helped h

Peer Youth Leadership Group - 7 Joined Rays of Youth in 2022 "Learn while you have the opportunity" For Ei Thu Zar, these words reflect her belief in making the most of every opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to her community. She joined the Peer Youth Leadership Program (Group 7) at Rays of Youth in 2022, discovering the program through her school. From the very beginning, she was drawn to the program because it offered a chance not only to build her own confidence

Peer Youth Leadership Batch - 7 Joined Rays of Youth in 2022 “Believe in yourself — you are stronger than you think” During his journey as a Youth Network Group member at Rays of Youth, Zin Myo Oo gained a wide range of valuable knowledge and skills. Among the most impactful were the media-related skills he learned, which strengthened both his creativity and technical abilities. At the same time, he developed important soft skills such as critical thinking, communication, and

Peer Youth Leadership Batch - 6 Joined Rays of Youth in 2021 “The Effort You Put in now will Ensure You Don’t Regret Anything in the Future” Htet Lin Thu joined the Rays of Youth Leadership Course in May 2021 with encouragement from a teacher at his primary school. Before joining, he had little understanding of leadership or the value of education in his community. However, the introduction to the program inspired him to return to school and begin shaping a clearer path for h

Peer Youth Leadership Batch - 6 Joined Rays of Youth in 2021 “Be Improved Yourself Wherever You Are” Thin War War Kyaw grew up in Mae Sot as a migrant student, where she faced language barriers, social anxiety, and limited access to essential knowledge such as SRHR, human trafficking, and online safety. While studying at a Migrant Learning Center, he often struggled to communicate confidently and navigate important youth-related information. Her turning point came in 2021 whe

Peer Youth Leadership Batch - 5 Joined Rays of Youth in 2020 “Thoughts Are Shaped by What You Allow.” For Pyae Son Kyaw, this belief became the force that shaped his identity and aspirations. Growing up in a migrant community in Mae Sot, he faced many challenges, including limited educational opportunities and uncertainty during the Covid-19 period. Inspired by seniors who joined the Rays of Youth Leadership Program at his school, he sought a space where he could develop new

Peer Youth Leadership Batch - 5 Joined Rays of Youth in 2020 “Move Forward with Patience and Tolerance.” For Thiha Win, this principle became the foundation of his growth. Before attending the Rays of Youth Leadership Course, he had never heard of the program, but a friend encouraged him to join during the COVID-19 school closures, and he decided to give it a try—a decision that became a turning point in his life. Through the program, Thiha Win gained confidence, became more