& New Life Trust

MYANMAR

Myanmar VS Australia• 61.1 million people (3x

Australia)• Capital- Naypyidaw• 10x smaller• 14 states• Burmese• Currency- Kyat (K)• 80% Buddhist• Monsoon & dry seasons

• 23.2 million people• Capital- Canberra• 10x bigger• 6 states & 2 territories• English • Australian Dollar ($)• 61% Christian• Summer, autumn, winter,

spring

Health Problems• Poor hygiene & unclean water means many diseases such as malaria and diarrhea• Many children die of hunger & diseases that could be easily treated• World Health Organisation- worst health system in the world• 1/3 of children have malnutrition- don’t eat enough• 80% of the population live on less than $2 a day which is barely enough to cover food

Social Issues• Most children drop out of school after only 5 years, making it difficult for them to find work & break the poverty cycle• Electricity only works for 6 hours a day

New Life Trust – Myanmar Orphanage• Relieves poverty & suffering of children by helping orphans & abandoned children• Their verse is: "Reach out to the homeless and loveless in their plight" - James 1:27• today it is home to over 180 orphans and abandoned children • rice farm & fish paddy provides food •medical centre to provide healthcare for them & the wider community

Education Training Centre• GEMS and Cadets will be fundraising for their new project- building an education training centre• This will include:• A preschool for community children• Teaching English & Burmese to children• Teaching computer skills• A modern & safe building to learn in• An English & Burmese library

This centre will not only greatly improve education for children, but also help them to get jobs & get out of the poverty cycle

Life at New Life• Shelly is 6 years old &

attends primary school• Quiet girl who likes chatting

with her friends at New Life• Her mother & sister were

rescued after a cyclone destroyed their home in 2008• Shelly’s mother & older sister

moved away leaving Shelly and her sister Bella Grace at New Life