Focolare Movement
Mae Sot: in support of the poorest people living between Thailand and Myanmar

Mae Sot: in support of the poorest people living between Thailand and Myanmar

Despite the violent clashes in Myanmar, through the work of the “Drop after Drop” (Goccia dopo Goccia) association, the Focolare community continues to bear witness to universal fraternity during a time of pandemic and revolution. Here is the account of the journey undertaken by the focolarini in that area at the beginning of March. (All activities were carried out in accordance with the Covid regulations in the country)

Our Friends In Mae Sot

Our Friends In Mae Sot

The story of an Italian focolarino’s encounter with the extreme poverty of refugees due to the war in ex-Burma. Projects in Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.

Mae Sot Project in Latina

A joint initiative that unites the families of the children of a school in Latina (Italy) with the refugee families of Myanmar. Love works miracles and builds bridges.

Thailand: A school has come to Mae-Sot

Thailand: A school has come to Mae-Sot

Large refugee camps in northern Thailand take in thousands of people fleeing Myanmar. A few years ago a twinning project began between Karen Refugees – one of the persecuted ethnic groups – and the children of a school in Italy. We present this moving report by Luigi Butori, who helped build the bridge.

Among Karen Refugees in Thailand

Among Karen Refugees in Thailand

The story of a friendship and sharing that brings relief and builds solid bridges, amidst one of the many tragedies unfolding in the world today, the flight of hundreds and thousands of refugees from Myanmar