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Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association (MMCWA)

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The MMCWA is a voluntary organization dedicated to serving the society in promoting the health and well being of mothers and children with the aim to improving the quality of life of the people. The MMCWA’s objectives include: The ability to disseminate health information and education through information, education and communication (IEC) programs nation-wide.  It also establishes child day-care centers to facilitate early childhood development and also the enable mothers to work and earn income.

They provide scholarships to enable school age children to attend schools, and plan and implement functional literacy programs with a focus on the needs of the rural community. The MMCWA plans, implements and evaluates income generation programs including credit and loan schemes for poor women. The Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association also provides vocational training to young girls and women.

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