We were so glad to see Bhante Ashin Aggasara, Bro Toe and all children at Shwegyin Youth Development Center (YDC), Myanmar. This is our first time to to have this wonderful reunion over cloud with our YDC family. Like his old self, Bhante Aggasara has reassured us that all is…
This report summarizes Firefly mission’s activities in Myanmar in the year of 2020. Background As early as in 2005, Firefly Mission (FFM) has started projects in the areas of health and community welfare in Myanmar. Till 2020, we have built a total of 70 schools, hundreds of wells, 3 bridges,…
Since the beginning of 2020, the spread of Covid-19 has impacted the lives of millions of people worldwide. While Singapore has its fair share of Covid-19 infections, overall, what most Singaporeans suffer are mere inconveniences as a result of restrictions in our daily lives. In comparison, for many marginalized communities,…
Can you imagine living without water for a third of the year? That was what happened to a village in Myanmar, Gonebin Village. Last December when we were in Myanmar, the Principal of the Gonebin village school, had travelled overnight to meet us to ask for our help. The gesture…
Background Firefly Mission aimed to be a respected Buddhist organisation that puts the Buddha’s teachings into action in terms of dana, sila, and bhavana; and promote Dhamma knowledge and practices. As part of our Dhammaduta works, we provides Dhamma talks, meditation retreats, kathina, build Sala (community halls at monasteries), build…
Raging floods across Myanmar have forced tens of thousands of people from their homes in recent weeks, as monsoon rains pummel the nation. Shwegyin township in Bago region has become a vast lake of water , houses are submerged under water with only rooftops could be seen. Army troops have…
