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- Mar 17, 2021
- 4 min
Less Than Human - by Hay Soe
It is a dark era in Myanmar history, but I hope for the day when I am not less than human for being Karen and when we can live in peace....
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Kimberly Schmit
- Feb 17, 2021
- 4 min
Invitation to a Virtual March in Myanmar (Burma) - by Rosemarie Hunter & Carey Treado
With families and communities all over the world, we are in shock and pain over the military takeover of the democratically-elected...
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BridgingBorders
- Dec 23, 2020
- 3 min
Sisters in Courage - by Brizia Ceja
Brizia Ceja introduces Bridging Borders' newest partnership, Sisters in Courage; a group of strong women with different life experiences...
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BridgingBorders
- Aug 13, 2020
- 2 min
Love, Leadership & Art - by Ruby Chacón
Ruby Chacón shares her thoughts on a recently finished mural she created with faculty from the School of Leadership Studies at Gonzaga Univ.
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Bridging Borders
- Jun 26, 2020
- 5 min
A letter from Bridging Borders' partner, University Neighborhood Partners
Bridging Borders' partner, University Neighborhood Partners, shares a letter concerning Black Lives Matter.
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BridgingBorders
- Apr 29, 2020
- 3 min
The Goodbyes We Say, by Paul Dass, S.J.
Reflection 4 in a series that explores how our shared humanity shifts & transcends as we experience COVID-19. Comments are encouraged.
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BridgingBorders
- Apr 15, 2020
- 4 min
Home Isolation, by Paul Dass, S.J.
Reflection 3 in a series that explores how our shared humanity shifts & transcends as we experience COVID-19. Comments are encouraged!
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BridgingBorders
- Apr 2, 2020
- 2 min
The Aspiring Educators & Social Workers of Myanmar: A Writing Instructor’s Visit to SAG-IHS
Pietera Fraser (University of Utah) shares her March 2020 trip to St. Aloysius Gonzaga Institute of Higher Studies in Taunggyi, Myanmar.
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BridgingBorders
- Apr 2, 2020
- 3 min
The Hands That Wouldn't Shake by Paul Dass, S.J.
Reflection 2 in a series that explores how our shared humanity shifts & transcends as we experience COVID-19. Comments are encouraged!
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BridgingBorders
- Mar 25, 2020
- 3 min
Underneath the Mask by Paul Dass, S.J.
Reflection 1 in a series that explores how our shared humanity shifts & transcends as we experience COVID-19. Comments are encouraged!
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BridgingBorders
- Mar 4, 2020
- 4 min
For Refugees at the Thailand-Burma Border, Livelihood Training is Critical
Carey Traedo discusses her experience supporting livelihood trainings In Mae La and Ban Mai Nai Soi refugee camps in May 2019.
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Bridging Borders
- Dec 4, 2019
- 1 min
Maung Maung Tinn illustrates "BORN FREE and EQUAL"
Help us in congratulating Bridging Borders member, Maung Maung Tinn, on his latest powerful contribution as a peace activist and artist.
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Bridging Borders
- Nov 25, 2019
- 3 min
Looking for Home -by Brizia Ceja
BB Member, Brizia Ceja, beautifully shares her thoughts on finding "home" between two countries.
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Bridging Borders
- Jun 21, 2019
- 0 min
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Bridging Borders
- Jun 21, 2019
- 1 min
Ugandan Case Management Graduation!
From Michael Amayo "On behalf of the University of Utah, and all the teachers of Case Management, I wish to congratulate and thank you...
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Bridging Borders
- Jun 20, 2019
- 1 min
Teaching Photography at Stars Do Shine
Sayro Paw, BB Cultural Liaison and photographer, taught photography at Stars Do Shine while traveling to partnerships in Myanmar!
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Ser Eh Dah Htoo
- Jun 20, 2019
- 1 min
Reunion
The second week of our Bridges Border program took place in Mae La Refugee camp, Thailand. Sayro and I got an opportunity to meet our...
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BridgingBorders
- May 16, 2019
- 1 min
On Their Way to Thailand!
Monday, May 13th: This morning I received this picture of three of my favorite people. They are the 2019 Bridging Borders leaders and...
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