Isif annually recognizes organizations and groups doing impactful work in social and economic development related to internet access and growth. Daw khin mar swe, deputy director general of the yangon education office moe said, we have collaborated with mbapf for the development of libraries in schools. On january 2829th, 2016, tascha and our partners at the henry m. Equal access to the information society in myanmar isif asia. Dec, 2018 myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf, a notforprofit, nongovernmental organization which is a library advocacy and support local organization, has been helping hundreds of myanmar public and school libraries since its launching year in 2008. Ooredoo myanmar has signed a memorandum of understanding mou with myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf for the transformation of 150 libraries to community centres across the nation. In response to this demand, beyond access is supporting the myanmar library visioning project, to be implemented by the myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf. The mobile information literacy mil curriculum, which was developed for myanmar by mbapf. It is the part of lets read project launched by room to read, an international partner together with the ministry of education, myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf, myanmar library association, community librarians and information and public relations department librarians. The statement says, ooredoo has used its technology to fulfil its vision of enriching peoples digital lives.
Through libraries, myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf aims to build a strong knowledge based society in myanmar by transforming community libraries into community centers and to provide resources and capacity building of librarians by bringing global library and information trends such as media literacy to myanmar. Total 30 participants from each member organizations attended this training and the trainer were dr. Myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf was conceived by u thaw kaung and john badgley in the 1990s as an institutional response to our national crisis in manuscript and book preservation. Myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf and. The project is supported by usaid, microsoft, the bill and melinda gates foundation, the asia foundation, and the tableau foundation, and implemented by the myanmar book aid and preservation foundation, enlightened myanmar research, and the university of washington. Ooredoo myanmar donates laptops the peninsula qatar. Artists give school libraries facelift the myanmar times. During the workshop, participants had the chance to learn from successful mil initiatives carried out in myanmar by different organizations such as myanmar ict for development organization mido, myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf, and phandeeyar. Even throughout the years of military rule, the libraries were seen as an impartial source for learning and played a strong role in. As myanmar has emerged from several decades of military rule, the program has centered on building the local capacity to analyze and use the data for tackling myanmars challenges.
Information strategies for societies in transition. From november 27 29, the myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbpaf conducted the first full implementation of the data for decision making curriculum in yangon, myanmar. Communication for development training food security. The symposium is being organized by the myanmar book aid preservation foundation, enlightened research myanmar, the university of washingtons uw henry m.
Mbapf won the competitive bidding of unescos sponsored project on communication for sustainable. On 2123 oct 2019, digital information literacy traning held at. The literary forum was organised by the singapore book council, myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf, in partnership with yangon book plaza. Ooredoo myanmar has signed a memorandum of understanding mou with myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf for the.
The programme was supported by the myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf and the us ictcouncil for myanmar. Myanmar book aid and preservation foundation identifies promising female leaders between the ages of 14 to 18 and provides them with essential leadership and computer science skills to get future ready for the jobs of the 21 st century. Nov 15, 2018 from november 27 29, the myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbpaf conducted the first full implementation of the data for decision making curriculum in yangon, myanmar. Myanmar book aid and preservation foundation honored. Us ict council for myanmar kicked off their digital. The two partners signed a memorandum of understanding november 27 at park royal hotel. We are delighted to partner with the mbapf and to support the vision of the moe and dedc in empowering myanmar teachers with new it skills and knowledge, said max shu teasdale, executive director, us ict council for myanmar. Yangon region minister of karen ethnic affaires daw naw pan thinzar myo attended and gave a speech at the ceremony. The program is housed in the university of washingtons henry m. Mar 20, 2017 the program was launched in partnership with myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf, a nonprofit organization npo focused on promoting knowledge and learning among myanmar people, especially those in disadvantaged communities.
Commissioned by the asia foundation in partnership with the myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf, the survey aimed to establish a comprehensive, current picture of the myanmar. Mbapf is a nonprofit charity organization with the goal of improving quality and access to education and information. We are so excited for our friends at myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf, for their recent partnership with facebook, to create safe and meaningful digital literacy experiences. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Myanmar book aid and preservation foundation shared an event to the group.
Mbapf is a nonprofit charity organization with the goal of improving quality and access to education and information services through community, public, and. Mbapf is a nonprofit charity organization with the goal of improving quality and access to education and. Myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf organized the ceremony of leadership summit for tech age girls myanmar and beyond access innovative library with the support of ooredoo myanmar. New partnership to lay out vision for libraries in myanmar. The curriculum, developed collaboratively by tascha and mbapf, builds the capabilities of research opportunity to study in myanmar now open.
The us ict council for myanmar, a local industry association made up of american technology. About the myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf 5 case study 1. The program was launched in partnership with myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf, a nonprofit organization npo. The training will be delivered in myanmar language by experienced mbapf trainers. Unesco myanmar discusses media and information literacy. The project partners are the myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf, enlightened myanmar research emr, and the university of washington. Myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf and the us ict. Ooredoo myanmar, the leading telecommunications service provider in myanmar, has donated 166 laptops to the myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf, as part of their joint nationwide. Last week, we announced a new collaboration with the myanmar books aid and preservation foundation mbapf to update their current digital literacy curriculum and support training outreach through their national network of libraries and community centers. Embassy has hosted a techcamp in myanmar the last one in 2016 focused on transparency and civic engagement. Digital literacy training for yangon teachers the myanmar times. Myanmar book aid and preservation foundation home facebook. Ooredoo signs mou with myanmar book aid and preservation. Mypilar is developed by the enlightened myanmar research foundation emref, myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf and the university of washington.
Myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf and the. The myanmar book aid preservation foundation mbapf and enlightened research myanmar emr held an information symposium titled, from scarcity to overload. Myanmars librarians get a fresh start beyond access. How ngos are bringing data into myanmars burgeoning. Posted in training leave a comment on on 2123 oct 2019, digital information literacy traning held at ucl and collaboration with myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf and myanmar academic libraries consortium malc. Mbapf became one of the leading civil society organizations which is supporting libraries with books, ict and training in myanmar. Tech age girls is a ninemonth long programme for girls aged 16 to 20 years selected from mbapf project of 150 libraries that ooredoo supports with connectivity and. Finding good enough public information in myanmars transition in yangon, myanmar on january 2829, 2016. Hundreds of individuals and institutions responded including thrift books, the worlds largest online used book dealer, which pledged a million books in january 2009.
The myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf is a nonprofit organization that was established in 2008 following the high death toll and widespread destruction of cyclone nargis. Facebook is working with mbapf to add more content to the mobile information literacy mil curriculum, including tips for staying safe on facebook, critical thinking and empathy, and. Our friends at the myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf received the 2018 gender empowerment and innovation award from information society innovative fund isif asia. Commissioned by the asia foundation in partnership with the myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf, the survey aimed to establish a comprehensive, current picture of the myanmar public library system to help inform the. The dltt program aligns with a digital economy development committee roadmap goal and was approved by the ministry of education. Myanmar academic library consortium malcs trainers give the training at technological university hmawbi on 6th7th june 2019. Ngo myanmar book aid and preservation foundation ludu library, mandalay following the workshop, the organizations were invited by the myanmar book aid and preservation foundation to contribute to the preliminary survey of documentary heritage in myanmar.
The programme is held in partnership with myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf with the goal to empower girls and enable them to become leaders in technology. Myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf, a notforprofit, nongovernmental organization which is a library advocacy and support local organization, has been helping hundreds of myanmar public and school libraries since its launching year in 2008. Mytel, mbapf to provide digital literacy training to 14. Oct 07, 2014 the myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf has launched a program to transform myanmars public libraries into modern community hubs that provide access to information and technology. Six organizations expressed interest in contributing to the study. The myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf has launched a program to transform myanmar s public libraries into modern community hubs that provide access to information and technology. Myanmar book aid and preservation foundation 1 world. The myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf was founded in 2002 by a group of committed librarians, business and civic leaders with the goal of promoting knowledge and learning among myanmar people, especially those in disadvantaged communities. Myanmar library survey highlights strengths, gaps in country. Hundreds of individuals and institutions responded including thrift books, the worlds largest online used book dealer, which pledged a million books.
In fact, we didnt need to help much our partner myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf has taken our training material, localized it, and run with it. Telecom operator mytel is partnering with myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf to organize digital and information literacy training for students and faculty from 14 universities across the country. Myanmar book aid and preservation foundation devex. Mbapf is a nonprofit charity organization with the goal of. Myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf is a not for profit, nongovernmental organization. The goal is to create a network of 100 young women leaders in at least five locations throughout myanmar with. Even throughout the years of military rule, the libraries were seen as an impartial source for learning and played a strong role in community life. Participation and critical pedagogy in myanmar united. Myanmar book aid and preservation foundation yangon, myanmar. The evolving relationship among csr, tech, and nonprofits. Conference of university development implementation organized by nepc and rectors committee. The beyond access myanmar program, which is being carried out in cooperation with the ministr. Jackson school of international studies jsis, myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf, and enlightened myanmar research emr will hold an information symposium in yangon, myanmar.
Fswg conducted the communication for development training in close collaboration with consortium partner myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf and unesco at myanmar book center, lanmataw township, yangon on 17th to 19th jan 2018 and 24th to 26th jan 2018. This project, in partnership with the enlightened myanmar research foundation emref and the myanmar book aid preservation foundation mbapf, aims to build the data capacities of key organizations in the country through the worlds first tableau data fellowship dedicated entirely to governance and democratic participation. Finding good enough public information in myanmar s transition in yangon, myanmar on january 2829, 2016. The project team identified that the general population at myanmar will benefit from increased access to digital, information literacy, and critical thinking skills.
Myanmar book aid and preservation foundation facebook. Myanmar book aid and preservation foundation, yangon. Isif asia 2016 grant recipient, myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf implemented a project to provide equal access to the information society in myanmar. Myanmar book aid and preservation foundation about facebook. The program was launched in partnership with myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf, a nonprofit organization npo focused on promoting knowledge and learning among myanmar people, especially those in disadvantaged communities.
Ooredoo myanmar has partnered with myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf since september 2014 to transform public libraries into digital community centres. Information services print, broadcast and internet media. Embassy is working with myanmar book aid preservation foundation mbapf on techcamp myanmar. Myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf is a not for profit, non governmental organization. Ye phyoe aung assistant programme manager myanmar book. Ooredoo myanmar has signed a memorandum of understanding mou with myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf for the transformation of. Commissioned by the asia foundation in partnership with the myanmar book aid and preservation foundation mbapf, the survey aimed to establish a comprehensive, current picture of the myanmar public library system to help inform the development of myanmar. After a training of trainers on the beyond access approach by our friend susan schnuer of university of illinois in november, mbapf s team have transformed into master. To rebuild communities, the foundation focused its efforts on modernizing underserved populations through the introduction of information and communications technologies icts in libraries around the. Microsoft philanthropies partners myanmar book aid and. Myanmar book aid and preservation foundation 1 world connected. The myanmar library survey is the first indepth nationwide study of the countrys public libraries.
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