Yaung Chi Oo Workers Association (YCOWA)

 

Country

Burma

Organization

Yaung Chi Oo Workers Association (YCOWA)

YCOWA was founded in July 1999 by Burmese student activists and migrant workers, with the goal of improving working and living conditions for the Burmese migrant laborers in the Mae Sot area of Thailand. Since then, the organization has mainly focused on protecting worker's rights, providing rights education, supporting health care and facilitating social activities.

Project

Community Center for Burmese Migrant Workers

To improve working and living conditions for Burmese migrant laborers in the Mae Sot area.

Project Grant Amount $20,000
Total Grants Received $35,634
Years Supported 2
Theme Sustainable Development
Population Served Refugees and IDPs, Women
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