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Character that speaks for itself: T’Kaw Paw’s story
Naw T’Kaw Paw (whom we shared about last November) is one of our students at the Karen GED program. Her dream is to work in politics and fight in the political arena for a better life for Karen people in Myanmar.
She’s been studying for over a year in preparation for the GED test, and hopes to study internationally to gain a political science degree. T’Kaw Paw shares about her father, who inspires her to work hard and be a strong leader.
“When I was 13 years old, I went to live in a Karen Refugee Camp on the Thai- Myanmar border. Before I left home, my father called me beside him; he encouraged me to be strong, obedient, and do my best. He gave me a small piece of paper and asked me to read it. When I opened it, I saw a precious quote written down on the paper: “Character speaks louder than appearance.” At the age of 13, I I didn’t understand the quote, but I kept it in my bag.
My father was a simple and humble person. He was a leader, but he never lived in a big house or showed off his status. He worked really hard, and he liked to donate what he got. When I finished high school, I came back to the village to visit my family. I heard some people say funny things about my father. They were giggling when they told me that my father never wore slippers when he walked, and his clothes were so old and torn. I felt a little shy and angry because it was disrespectful for me.
At night time, I laid down beside my father and told him what people gossiped about him. I hoped he would respond with anger. To my surprise, he told me, “You do not have to care about what people think about you. Just be yourself and try your best.” I was so amazed by my father’s response.
Another time, I went back to visit my father. I met some people that I did not know. They asked some questions about me, and later they asked me who my father was. They looked so excited when they heard my father’s name. They told me that they knew my father very well, and he was a great leader for them. He also was loved by all people who live in this area.
One of the men came and sat beside me. He told me that, “your father is not like other leaders. He is so humble, kind, and empathetic to his citizens.” When he told me this, I almost cried because I felt so happy and proud of my father. Now, I fully understand the meaning of the quote that he once gave me, “Character speaks louder than appearance.” The paper had been lost for a long time, but the words will stick with me for my entire life.”
T’Kaw Paw is a diligent worker and encouragement to her peers in the program. After passing the GED, she hopes to attend New York University to study political science.
We are excited for her future as a university student and confident in her ability to lead. There’s no doubt that she will be a bright light working for the Karen people. After all, leadership skills run in the family.
This post is part of a series focusing on one of Partners’ newest projects, the Karen General Education Development Program. The goal of the K-GED Program is to equip Karen students to pass the GED test in order to attend university and become educated leaders in the Karen community.
Illness, perseverance, and the power of community: Naw Htee Lah Paw’s Story
The Karen GED program works to help Karen students become educated leaders in their community. Many of the students in our program wish to pass on their knowledge and education to the next generation in Karen State, Myanmar.
This week on our blog we’re sharing a series of stories from students participating in our Karen GED program. Naw Htee Lah Paw has been in our program since June 2019. She shares her story of overcoming illness and the person who changed her life:
“I was eleven years old, and I was so excited for the summer holidays. I loved school and having fun with my friends and teacher. Before we had a holiday, we had to take the exam. I was prepared for the exam and looking forward to summer.
On Friday morning, we had a meeting at school. I attended the assembly, then I went back to my house. Suddenly, I felt like I had a stomach ache. It was so painful that I had to go to the hospital. Nurses gave me medicine and I drank it.
Even though I drank medicine, it did not get better; I got a fever. I stayed ill and feverish every day for two weeks. Eventually I was not able to walk anymore. I had taken many kinds of medicine, but my disease was not cured yet. Because I was sick for so long I became sick with anemia. It was difficult for me to overcome this, and I needed blood.
My village was in a rural area, so it was not easy to get blood. I was really tired from the disease. The nurses tried to find blood types that matched me, but they could not find it. I almost died from the disease, but then one of my teachers visited me in hospital. I could not welcome her because I was so weak. She met with my parents and said, “I will give my blood to Htee Lah Paw”. The nurses checked her blood; it was a match.
My teacher generously gave her blood to me. She gave me blood for over a week, and I got better. I was so happy because I did not die; I had a chance to play with my friends, and I could go to school and learn.
I am so happy and grateful for my teacher. I thanked her and I appreciated her so much. Because of her love and her kindness for me, I am still alive, and I have the chance to study in this GED program. I am so grateful for my life.”
Naw Htee Lah Paw’s life was changed by the generosity of one teacher. After passing the GED, her goal is to attend Asia Pacific International University in Thailand to study education. She wants to become a teacher in Karen State and uplift the next generation. We are proud to have her as a part of our newest program and are excited for her future prospects.
This post is part of a series sharing stories from students in our Karen General Education Development Program. The goal of the K-GED Program is to equip Karen students to pass the GED test in order to attend university and become educated leaders in the Karen community.
From natural disaster to a hopeful future: Saw Chit Oo’s story
The education system in Karen State, Myanmar is not universally recognized; this means that many Karen students cannot attend university with the diplomas they receive from Karen high schools. To go to university, they must pass the General Educational Development (GED) test. This is a 4-subject English-language test designed for students to obtain high school equivalency, thus allowing them to apply to a 4-year university.
Started in 2019, the Karen GED program is designed to help select students from Karen State pass the GED and apply to university. This year there are 22 students in our intensive program. These bright young students have learned English and are now studying Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts to pass the GED.
This week on our blog we’re sharing a series of stories from Karen GED Students.
Saw Chit Oo was a teacher before joining the Karen GED program. He knows that education for children is key to developing a healthy and thriving society and wants to attend university so that he can better serve the Karen community through education.
When he was a new teacher, Chit Oo experienced an event that changed his life and energized him to spend the rest of his life working for the good of his community.
“I used to live in Mae La Oo Refugee Camp in Thailand. After I finished studying at a small college there, I started teaching 3rd and 4th grade. So many kids were kind and respectful to me. When I entered the class, they always greeted me with “Hello, teacher. How are you, today?” I heard such things very often, and that made me feel stronger.
Spring came, and it was raining heavily that year. After several weeks, the rain had not let up, so many people were depressed. One evening one of my students came to my house, and said “There was a landslide in our section. It was horrible, Sir. Let us help them now.” At that moment, I began to feel a bit nervous, but I picked up my torchlight and ran there. I could not see clearly, but I heard people sobbing. The ground was so muddy. It seemed like I could swim in the ground. That was the first natural disaster that I had seen in my life.
Many houses were flooded and destroyed by large stones and logs. Some families lost children and parents. Some bodies were found; including some of the kids I taught. Some men and women were still alive, but injured. They were sent to hospital immediately.
Some people asked me to find the rest of the people who were lost underground. I said, “I dare not go there.” I was so nervous at that moment. It was difficult for me to breathe. I saw a little boy’s body. I did not dare to touch him. Then, I came back to my house. It was hard to sleep that night because I still saw what happened, even when I shut my eyes.
The next morning, I saw clearly that there was a huge landslide, which covered some homes and one church. I did not see houses in that place. The police came and took a record there. Finally, they helped those who lost their family. They supported them with household materials, food, and new buildings. This disaster made me feel dark; I was shocked by it.”
Chit Oo saw the damage done to his community from the landslide and was determined to make a difference. He applied and was accepted to the GED program and has been studying for over a year in preparation for the test.
International Literacy Day is on September 8th. On this day we honor teachers like Chit Oo who are working to close the literacy gap in their communities in spite of challenges keeping children out of school. As a teacher, Chit Oo will have the ability to change the course of history for Karen people by educating the younger generation.
In Myanmar only 20 percent of children ages 3-5 are attending school. 1 in 5 children ages 6-10 years is out of school, and only 30 percent of Myanmar children are in school at age 17 (UNICEF). This is made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a selfless leader Chit Oo is working for a better future for the Karen people. We are proud of our GED students selflessly pursuing an education so that they can work in and develop their communities.
This post is part of a series focusing on one of Partners’ newest projects, the Karen General Education Development Program. The goal of the K-GED Program is to equip Karen students to pass the GED test in order to attend university and become educated leaders in the Karen community.
Hsa Lah Mu’s story: the fight for justice in education
Hsa Lah Mu is, in a word, unstoppable.
At 13 years old, he left school to work in support of his family. Chopping down trees in Karen State helped him realize that he desperately wanted an education. A year later, he returned to school, and he’s been learning ever since.
As a bright-eyed young teenager, he moved to a community-based home in Mae Ra Moe refugee camp to finish high school and begin his college education. He then went on to finish his bachelor’s degree in Mae La refugee camp and work for the Karen Education and Culture Department monitoring and evaluating Karen schools.
The Karen choose to maintain their culture, history, and mother tongue in their local school systems, but their systems are not recognized by the Myanmar government. This hinders students’ ability to attend university and contributes to the marginalization of Karen students. This is why we developed our GED program: with a GED credential, students like Hsa Lah Mu can attend universities around the world and use their education to help their community.
Hsa Lah Mu wants to earn a Political Science degree and work in politics to further the rights of Karen people in Myanmar. His greatest goal is to one day have the Karen education system recognized by the Myanmar government and around the world.
In his hut, Hsa Lah Mu shows me the contents of a stuffed plastic folder, where he keeps the documents most important to him: his education credentials. He spreads out the certificates and degrees from two Karen Colleges on the bed. These documents attest to his knowledge in English, politics, and education. He is proud of his accomplishments, but he knows he must go further: “I’ve realized that I can never stop learning; I am a life-long learner.”
“My dream is to bring peace for everyone in my country… I had to abandon many important things in order to follow this dream. I couldn’t look after my family and I couldn’t send my younger brother to university; it seemed like I was selfish. My mom told me, ‘If I die, what would you do?’ I replied to her, ‘My dream is for everyone; not only for our family. If it is beneficial for everyone, it will also be beneficial for our family.’”
Like many Karen, Hsa Lah Mu has seen war and oppression tear his people apart. He dreams of a future where Karen children can access education and use that education to continue building peace and progress for the Karen people.
“In my life, if I could do one thing for my people, it would be promoting education in Karen societies in Myanmar. I don’t want to see the Karen education system go unrecognized by the world. So, I joined the GED program to further my education at University and accomplish my dream.”
What was the most significant event in his life?
“It was the day I left school in 2008, because [doing so] made me realize that I want to live a meaningful life. My best teacher was my experience; it taught me to be a better man.”
Hsa Lah Mu is a brilliant mind, a vociferous advocate for justice, and relentless in pursuit of his dream.
Partners is in the business of helping people like Hsa Lah Mu. We started the K-GED program to create opportunities for Karen students – especially those graduating from community-based homes like in Mae La Mo – to receive the education to become community leaders in areas such as health, education, politics, and civil society.
This post is part of a series focusing on one of Partners’ newest projects, the Karen General Education Development Program. The goal of the K-GED Program is to equip Karen students to pass the GED test in order to attend university and become educated leaders in the Karen community.
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Mind if i ask what you did to get your ged? I cant go back to school due to health and stress issues but I would like to move towards the ged. Problem is, the guidance counselor didnt say much on it when I asked because she wanted to me to stay there
I totally understand, my teachers/counselors were very biased when I asked about the GED as well.
Okay, so the first thing you wanna do is check your state regulations. The age requirement is usually 16, but a lot of states have it set as 18. You also want to check the prices. There are four tests total, and all together, mine costed around $158.
Then you want to decide whether or not you want to take classes. You can take them online, or your local community college should have a GED program. Always look into both; you never know which you’ll be more comfortable with.
Classes aren’t necessary, however, and there are many places you can take practice tests online. I recommend taking at least one practice test before you decide to just go and take the real one. You’ll also need to register for MyGED. It has all the information you’ll need for local GED programs and such. They also have practice tests, but they cost money. I went to 4Tests for mine :) If you do end up taking classes, they’ll take you through everything you need to do, and help schedule your test, if not give it to you.
If you just wanna get it out of the way, MyGED will have a checklist of things you need to do before being able to take the test. It’s usually just some paperwork and you have to give a little information so they can find a testing center near you.
Obviously you should do your own research, but this is what I know about it :)
Forgot to mention, as of October 16th, I am a graduate. I passed all four GED sections. just barely. but nonetheless, I passed.
