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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. In Myanmar, we work with local partners in promoting and strengthening the foundation of a market-based economy. The foundation officially opened a country office in Yangon in 2013. Should you have any question or suggestion about our work, please contact us. You can also meet our team here.
The office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation in Myanmar was closed on 31 December 2024. The office's website will no longer be updated. For further information, please contact the Southeast and East Asia Office here.
News
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FNF Myanmar: Thank You for the Journey!
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation, which closed its office in Myanmar in December 2024, hosted a last event in Yangon. After years of working together to advance freedom, democracy, and human rights, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) is bidding farewell to Myanmar. While this chapter is coming to a close, the values we stand for remain as vital as ever.
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FNF Myanmar unveils participant for Falling Walls Lab in Berlin
Hsu Pyae Sone received her award and a ticket to Berlin, funded and supported by FNF Myanmar, to take part in Falling Walls Global Lab in Germany. “Networking with talented views and people around the world is my dream,” she anticipated on her trip to the Global Lab in Germany in November.
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Myanmar Youths: Embracing Innovation for Hope of a Better Future
Throughout history, challenges and crises are ever-present. Yet, amidst adversity, innovation has consistently emerged as a beacon of hope, driving progress and improving lives worldwide.
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International Women’s Day: How women can lead and inspire!
This year’s global theme “Inspire inclusion” encourages more investment in women for an increase in participation of women at all levels of society. FNF Myanmar has been taking steps towards gender equality and women empowerment to increase women’s representation in leading businesses and to include women more in the decision-making processes of everyday issues.
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Women at Work Virtual Book Launch and Exhibition
FNF Myanmar proudly presents a virtual book launch and exhibition featuring photo essays by nine talented women artists, capturing the essence of female strength and resilience under the theme of “Women at Work”. The exhibition will be hosted on a virtual platform, allowing guests to freely explore the interactive spaces.
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Empowering Stories of Resilience and Success
Among them, five remarkable women took the stage, each sharing their journey in a concise, impactful five-minute presentation. Their diverse backgrounds offered a rich tapestry of experiences, encompassing mindfulness, entrepreneurship, and media.
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"Empowering Women in Business: 'She Innovates' in Yangon"
“She Innovates,”' an initiative empowering 30 diverse entrepreneurs to reshape industries through innovation and leadership. Witness their transformative journey as they redefine conventional business paradigms and share their stories of success."
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A Burmese Woman Who Wants to Make Burmese Traditional Pastries World-Famous
"It needs to be innovative. Currently, as I'm learning more, I plan to work extensively on making it sustainable and beneficial for humanity. I'm going to expand into more training centers for Burmese traditional sweets. Everyone should know about Burmese sweets, and every Burmese woman should be able to make them. That's the plan I've started in 2023 and aim to launch by 2024."
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A woman's perspective from the field of technology
"In the field of technology, numerous women are making significant contributions. This month's women to women program will feature an interview with Ms. Khin Sandar, a senior mobile developer and a Mobile App Mentor at MSDT Training Center. She will share her experiences and challenges she has faced in the tech industry, offering advice and insights for women who aspire to enter this field.
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Working Mom in Modern Era
In today's era, we see women not only taking on the role of mothers but also excelling in the business world. Many mothers are balancing their family life and business responsibilities. Among them, we feature Mya Phone Sint, who is the founder of Growth Session Myanmar - Maternal Care & Support and also a mommy blogger, in this week's women to women program.
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Climate Change and Women
This week's "Women to Women" program features a woman who educates the public about the repercussions of climate change. We had the opportunity to discuss the ongoing and future initiatives related to this critical issue.
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"The owner of 'she creates,' an initiative aimed at enhancing business connections among women through WOMEN TO WOMEN."
"Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, female artisans across the country have faced significant challenges. Amidst these difficulties, Wai Wai Kyaw from Wai Wai noodle palace came up with the idea to form a collective group consisting of women entrepreneurs and female artisans to establish an association. Consequently, in March 2022, she initiated 'she creates,' gathering women creators at one platform. This month's women to women program will discuss the inception of 'she creates,' its purpose, and the anticipated benefits it aims to provide to women creators."
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Environmental Conservation and Women's Participation
The time has come for each of us to take responsibility, starting now, to make our Earth a beautiful and peaceful place. Humanity has reached a point where we must find numerous ways to save our planet, which has been deteriorating and becoming polluted due to human activities. Among the many companies primarily engaged in environmental conservation in the country, Recyglo Myanmar has emerged as a well-known environmental conservation startup. Therefore, this month, FNFMyanmar has the opportunity to interview Ms. Shwe Yamin Oo, the founder of Recyglo Myanmar, about the challenges and trials faced by a woman leading a startup and the story behind the inception of Recyglo.
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Women and Coffee beans
"Roasting coffee is like meditating for me. When I'm roasting coffee, selecting the beans, time just flies by, and it feels like nothing else exists in the world for me. Good coffee, bad posture. Bad coffee, good posture. It's hard to reconcile those two," says Ma May Cho. We will present the story of a woman who transitioned from corporate employment to owning her business, a woman who passionately crafts and blends coffee beans.
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The Founder of Myanmar's first yoga school, female Yoga Instructor Thuzar
The primary goal of establishing this school was precisely that - to share knowledge. The Yoga asanas we currently practice at our school are just the tip of the iceberg; there's much more knowledge out there that I want to make known. Hence, after establishing the school, we focus on sharing knowledge with the students and provide both knowledge and practice comprehensively.
