EMPOWERING AT-RISK GIRLS TO END EXPLOITATION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

OUR MODEL

Education . Employment . Safety

Our programs invest in at-risk indigenous women and girls through: scholarships, vocational training, safe housing, and community outreach.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Educating future leaders

When Julia’s family fled Myanmar after the military destroyed their farm, they sought safety in a refugee camp along the Thai border. Despite growing up speaking Lisu and Burmese, Julia persevered through an education system taught entirely in Karen, eventually becoming fluent in four languages. As one of the very first recipients of a Daughters Rising Scholarship, she became the first in her family to attend university, studying Communications.

Today, Julia is the Director of Minmahaw School, providing critically needed education to refugee youth on the Thai/Myanmar border. She also serves on the Daughters Rising Board of Directors, ensuring that thousands of refugee children have access to the education that transformed her own life.

“Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women.” – Julia

VOCATIONAL TRAINING

Building Careers. Strengthening Communities.

When Lurn arrived in Thailand at the age of 23, she hoped to gain the skills to one day open a homestay in her family’s tea plantation in Myanmar. Instead, she found herself rebuilding her life after the military coup and the devastating loss of her brother at the hands of the Burmese Military.

Starting as a Vocational Trainee at Chai Lai Orchid, Lurn’s determination, resilience, and incredible work ethic helped her quickly excel into a leadership role. Today she is the Director of the Vocational Training Program, mentoring the next generation of Indigenous and refugee women to give them the same opportunities that transformed her own life.

One day she hopes to open a Shan restaurant and cultural center where displaced families can find community, connection, and resilience.

“Learning how to effectively communicate is the most important skill we teach at Chai Lai Orchid. It’s not just about learning English–it’s about learning how to connect with diverse types of people. The hospitality industry requires a lot of empathy, a high EQ and critical problem-solving skills. These skills are invaluable, no matter what job you end up doing” – Lurn

SAFE HOUSE

A Safe Home. A Brighter Future.

Keaw’s journey has been anything but easy. Born to undocumented refugees from Myanmar, At one year old she was placed in an orphanage which was eventually shut down due to physical abuse allegations.Because her birth was never officially registered, Keaw grew up stateless—without legal identity or the protections and opportunities most children take for granted.

At 14, Keaw joined Baan Sukhito, where her kindness and gentle spirit quickly made her a beloved older sister to the younger girls.

Today, Daughters Rising is supporting Keaw with a full scholarship to Maejo University, where she is pursuing a degree in Agriculture. For Keaw, a university education represents far more than a diploma. Upon graduation, she will become eligible for a Thai ID card, providing legal recognition, greater protection from exploitation, and access to opportunities that were once out of reach.

“This is the most supportive place in my world. Daughters Rising created a space where girls who don’t have homes or space to be themselves can feel like they belong. Including me.” – Keaw

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