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Kyawt Hmue San â Cohort 17: Vocational Skills for Resilient Livelihoods
Seed Sakku: Green Micro Business in Action
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Aye Myint Myat â Cohort 18: Community Wellbeing and Inclusion
Caesar (áááşá¸ááŹ): Learning Without Barriers
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Thandar Hlaing â Cohort 19: Disaster Risk Preparedness and Management
From Quake to Quality Safe: Community Risk Mapping & Learning from Lived Experiences
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Voices of Young City Shapers: Alumni Impact & Real Stories
Since launching in 2019, Doh Eainâs Young City Shapers (YCS) programme has successfully delivered 22 cohorts! To date, over 626 young changemakers have participated, executing more than 92 impactful youth-led capstone projects across local communitie.
Today, we are excited to share the capstone initiatives and personal reflection stories from our YCS alumni:
Kyawt Hmue San â Cohort 17: Vocational Skills for Resilient Livelihoods
Capstone Project: Seed Sakku: Green Micro Business in Action
Recycled paper waste from offices and schools alongside discarded pagoda flowers into eco-friendly seed paper products, while conducting practical workshops and micro-business fundamentals for youth with limited employment opportunities..
Kyawt:
âCompared to other programmes, YCS was truly a 'once in a lifetime opportunity' that had the greatest impact on my life. Before YCS, I thought everything was scary and my hands would tremble from nervousness when asked questions in English, but after YCS, I gained the confidence to speak fearlessly even with embassies and authorities.
Through the 'Cities for People' module, I deeply realised that 'cities don't exist for people; people exist to make cities.' Applying Human-Centred Design daily, our team was able to create real impact, such as following up to ensure tangible livelihood accessibility for persons with disabilities. With step-by-step structured learning, hands-on project implementation, and practical skill building, this is a must-join programme for any youth who wants to create meaningful impact in their community."
Aye Myint Myat â Cohort 18: Community Wellbeing and Inclusion
Capstone Project: Caesar (áááşá¸ááŹ): Learning Without Barriers
Caesar created learning opportunities for 127 young people, including youth from diverse backgrounds, young students, and novice monks from Thingangyun and Shwe Pyi Thar Townships. The project provided age-appropriate learning in computer skills, English, and life skills, while creating an inclusive and interactive learning environment for everyone.
Aye:
âFrom the very first day, when I had the opportunity to learn about âCities for Peopleâ, I felt that I was really lucky to have chosen this programme. Through the programme, I had the chance to connect with people in the community and build trust with them, and these experiences became some of the most memorable moments for me. The programme also taught me to pay more attention to the lives of people and the surroundings that I had previously overlooked. Normally, when I walk somewhere, I tend to focus only on where I am going. But now, I notice the small houses, shops, children, dogs, and the people and communities around me. I also used to be someone who did not pay much attention to the voices of the community. Now, I find myself listening more closely to the thoughts, perspectives, and voices of older people, children, and young people around me.
After completing the programme, I came to realise through my own experience that young people can come together and contribute to their communities in meaningful ways. I have become more confident when communicating with others, improved my public speaking skills, and developed a broader perspective. So, if you want to connect more with your community, contribute to bringing more smiles to the people around you, and experience working as a team with other young people, I would definitely encourage you to apply for the programme.â
Thandar Hlaing â Cohort 19: Disaster Risk Preparedness and Management
Capstone Project: From Quake to Quality Safe: Community Risk Mapping & Learning from Lived Experiences
Leveraged GIS technology, disaster risk reduction tools, and budget management to lead community risk mapping and strengthen disaster preparedness across local neighbourhoods in Mandalay.
Thandar:
âYCS is simply a 'must-join programme' for every young person. Having wanted to participate for three years while in Yangon, I applied immediately the moment Disaster Risk Preparedness and Management Cohort launched as the first-ever cohort held in Mandalay.
I used to hesitate speaking with senior authority figures, but YCS taught me that when you articulate your vision clearly, stakeholders listen attentively and collaborate. I directly apply the Disaster Risk and Budget Management lessons from YCS in my current role as a Disaster Project Assistant. You will build connections with like-minded peers and gain modern critical thinking and problem-solving skills, so grab the in-person opportunity without missing it!"
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