Hope in hiding

This beautiful love has been receiving milk formula support since August when her mother sadly passed away (see blog post from the 24th August). If life wasn’t already stressful enough she comes from a village that has been and continues to be under attack from the Myanmar Military. Her family and fellow villages have fled into the jungle for safety. We were able to have a friend deliver a 2 month supply of milk powder to her in their displaced home. As you can see she is happy and healthy. Her father sends a message saying Thanks so much for your help for supporting my daughter. We are so thankful. 

Monica Parker
Midwife Program Director

Monica Parker is from New South Wales, Australia and is a registered nurse and midwife. She has been living and working in Thailand and Myanmar since 2009 and is the Co-ordinator of SPM’s Maternal Health Program. She is seconded to work with Earth Mission Asia’s Physician Assistant program based in Kyaukkyi, Myanmar. It is Monica’s dream to train a strong core of professional midwives to serve the Karen people in the remote areas of Karen State. She also wants to help set professional standards in maternal health care. This includes identification and appropriate management of high-risk pregnancy and birth.

Mon is based in Kayaukkyi, Myanmar. She is married to Saw Eh Hsu and, they have two precious twin boys.