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The Marist Mission in Ranong

Many people in Myanmar (Burma) experience oppression, daily poverty and a lack work opportunities.

Searching for a better future for themselves and their children many Burmese come to Thailand either as Refugees escaping conflict and living in refugee camps, or as migrants seeking work.

Marists serve ‘the most neglected, the poor, and those who suffer injustice’.

The Marist Asia Foundation (previously called Marist Mission Ranong MMR) is a Catholic Organisation and an important work of the Society of Mary (Marist).

We began in 2006 responding to the education, health and migrant worker needs of the Burmese Community in the significant border crossing town of Ranong opposite the southern most town of Burma / Myanmar (Kaw Thaung).

It is estimated there are over 160,000 Burmese refugees, 450,000 internally displaced people within the Mynamar Border, and over 4 Million Burmese Migrant Workers seeking work in Thailand.

The latest estimates suggest Ranong alone has up to 120,000 Burmese Migrants, most of whom work in the fishing industry. Often they find the conditions in Ranong difficult.

The United Nations Development Report for Thailand recognises that Ranong has one of the highest rates of Out of School Children, Child Labour, and HIV Rates in Thailand.

In 2013 the Marist Asia Foundation opened a purpose built Marist Centre to provide a suitable centre for Education of over 200 Burmese migrant children, the HIV AIDS community based health project serving 75 individuals and their families, and support programmes for hundreds of Burmese migrant workers.

The Marist Asia Foundation Team includes a number of Thai and Burmese as well as International Volunteers.

We work closely with the Thai government authorities, other non governmental organisations and the local Thai and Burmese community.

The latest Annual Report 2018 is available for more information: MAF 2018 Annual Report

Recent News

  • Growing Hope – 2020 Annual Report
  • Stories and Smiles – 2020 Report
  • It was one of the most absorbing, stimulating, and educationally connecting experiences in our professional lives.
  • Stories of Hope: Marist Asia Foundation Annual Report 2019
  • I will not let the words ‘no chance’ control my life.

Marist Asia Foundation

Ranong is a fishing village in the South of Thailand where migrant Burmese come to escape conflict and poverty in their own country.

The Marist Mission Ranong seeks to help Burmese refugees by offering educational opportunities, supporting their basic health needs, and assist migrants as they seek a better future for themselves and their children.

The Marist Mission Ranong is an initiative of the Society of Mary and it relies heavily on the involvement of its friends and supporters.

Recent news

  • Growing Hope – 2020 Annual Report
  • Stories and Smiles – 2020 Report
  • It was one of the most absorbing, stimulating, and educationally connecting experiences in our professional lives.

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