Bringing sustainability to rural border communities

Sustainable Living – The Argument for Self-Sufficiency

Sustainable Living – The Argument for Self-Sufficiency

‘Sustainable Living’ is a term often on people’s lips these days. In a world increasingly aware of the ecological damage that we have wrought upon the planet, and the impoverishing dangers of global capitalism, people are looking for ways to lower their consumption and live more harmoniously with the planet. Interest in sustainable power has increased enormously inRead more about Sustainable Living – The Argument for Self-Sufficiency[…]

Agroforestry

Agroforestry

Hi…. My name is Kyaw Win. I come from H.S.T.K school and now I am studying at Grace Garden  with BGET. We studied about agroforestry. We learned from Kara and Liping, they are two of our teachers at Grace Garden. We learned how to plant. We planted roselle, chili, tomato and pigeon pea. In GraceRead more about Agroforestry[…]

Hydro Power

Hydro Power

Hello, my name is Kyaw Yeah. I am 19 years old, I came from Karen State, and then I came to Grace Garden. I am learning about Sustainability at BGET and Grace Garden. We learned about small scale hydropower, and how to build it. First we learned how to find the place that we wantedRead more about Hydro Power[…]

Raising Pigs

Raising Pigs

Hello, my name is Shwe Khy. I live in Mae La Camp. I came to BGET learn about some professional skills. In our class we are learning many topics. Now, we have already learned about animal husbandry. What I like most is how to raise pigs. But I learned about this in only one week.Read more about Raising Pigs[…]