Education Foundation

The BEAM Education Foundation launched its very first mobile tailoring short course training from 4th to 6th of March at Pardan Village, Chiang Dao, and Chiang Mai with 5 trainees. They are ethnic hill-tribes (including Kachin, Lahu, Lisu) and training conducts during their break time from cultivation works.

The BEAM Education Foundation joined women forum on 7th March and the International Women day which was held on 8th March, 2014, in Chiang Mai. During the events, there were women’s rights activities and speeches related to women’s rights.

In January 2014, two instructors from BEAM’s vocational computer program were awarded Linux Professional Institute Certificates (LPICs). Sai Aung Lin and Zin Lin Oo were granted BEAM’s scholarship award (supported by Diakonia) to take the LPIC Level 1 course.

On 13th December 2013, BEAM Education Foundation went on an excursion trip to Payap University in Chiang Mai. All together, there were 50 participants from the first and second year bridging program, as well as alumni from past programs and some teachers.