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The YMCA of Greater Toronto partnered with the The National Council of YMCAs of Myanmar in 1991.
Educational Programs: Appropriate technology training courses (solar power, water purification); management training for local YMCAs; computer, secretarial and basic accounting courses for youth and women.
Vocational Training: Training in food preparation and preservation, building trades, handicrafts and tailoring.
Leadership Training: Training programs and forums for youth and women.
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1999: A volunteer, program staff and Vice President from YMCA Charles St. Employment Services were hosted by the YMCAs of Myanmar. They visited five communities and a variety of vocational training programs.
1998: Financial support designated for food preparation, appliance repair and leadership training programs, which provide youth and women with marketable skills.
1996: The National Council of YMCAs of Myanmar (and the YMCAs of Yangon, Bago and Mandalay) hosted a partnership visit from a volunteer with the International Advisory Committee.
International Programs are supported by the Government of Canada through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
| Location: | South East Asia |
| Area: | 678,500 km 2 |
| Population: | 42,909,464 |
| Access to Safe Water: | Urban 78%, Rural 50% |
| Primary School Enrolment: | Male 85%, Female 85% |
| Literacy: | Male 89%, Female 81.4% |
| Religion: | Buddhist 89%, Christian 4% (Baptist 3%, Roman Catholic 1%), Muslim 4%, animist 1%, other 2 |
| Official Languages: | Burmese |
| Political System: | Provisional military government |
| Major Exports: | Clothing, gas, wood, products, pulses, beans, fish, rice |
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