Mahasala Monastic Elementary School
Sagaing Division, Sagaing Township
Monk Owen Principal
For further information, please contact: monkorwell@gmail.com
Background Information & History
Our school was established by Monk Owen Principal in 2007. Mahasala Monastic Elementary School provides all students with stationary, school uniform, books, and free tuition. The school is registered as a non-profit organization in Myanmar. Principal, Monk Owen grew up in the school’s village, Chaungmagyi. He first attended school at the age of 14 because his family could not afford to send him to government school and there was no alternative school nearby. His educational struggles inspired him to co-found Mahasala Monastic Elementary School.
Location
Mahasala Monastic School is located in Sagaing Division, Sagaing Township, 2 miles north of Mingun. The school is nestled in the trees and borders the river of Chagungmagyi Village. It is inaccessible by road during the rainy season.
Our Students
The school started with 83 students and 4 teachers in 2007. Currently there are 155 students and 5 teachers. All of the students are from Chagungmagyi Village and nearby villages. Their parents earn a living by cutting firewood and fishing. Most of the villagers have never had a chance to attend school and for their children, education is not considered a priority.
Our Focus & Objective
Our focus is
-To provide education to anyone who desires it, without discrimination against economic class, ethnic background, or religious beliefs.
-To provide education based on a desire to learn, instead of financial circumstances.
-To foster and encourage critical thinking skills in a society that emphasizes rote memorization.
-To provide basic healthcare and medicine for common illnesses, such as influenza, diarrhea, and malaria.
The Curriculum
The school provides a formal education from pre-kindergarten to 6th standard. The school curriculum is accredited by the government.
We Need Your Support
Unlike government schools, monastic schools do not receive government funding. Through complete financial independence made possible by charitable funds, our school needs support from generous donors like you.
More specifically, our school needs financial funding and contributions for the following:
- A water pump to provide drinking water at the school
-Classroom equipment & furniture, such as tables, chairs and whiteboards
-Stationary and school supplies
-One classroom building
-Improvement of school facilities
Love the Children
We believe that every child deserves an opportunity to learn and go to school. Today’s children are tomorrow’s leaders. Through education our children will become strong and capable leaders. We provide them with hope for the future. Like an old proverb says: “You shouldn’t give a man a fish, you should teach him how to fish.” Education is man’s lifeline. Let’s give them their future.
Sagaing Division, Sagaing Township
Monk Owen Principal
For further information, please contact: monkorwell@gmail.com
Background Information & History
Our school was established by Monk Owen Principal in 2007. Mahasala Monastic Elementary School provides all students with stationary, school uniform, books, and free tuition. The school is registered as a non-profit organization in Myanmar. Principal, Monk Owen grew up in the school’s village, Chaungmagyi. He first attended school at the age of 14 because his family could not afford to send him to government school and there was no alternative school nearby. His educational struggles inspired him to co-found Mahasala Monastic Elementary School.
Location
Mahasala Monastic School is located in Sagaing Division, Sagaing Township, 2 miles north of Mingun. The school is nestled in the trees and borders the river of Chagungmagyi Village. It is inaccessible by road during the rainy season.
Our Students
The school started with 83 students and 4 teachers in 2007. Currently there are 155 students and 5 teachers. All of the students are from Chagungmagyi Village and nearby villages. Their parents earn a living by cutting firewood and fishing. Most of the villagers have never had a chance to attend school and for their children, education is not considered a priority.
Our Focus & Objective
Our focus is
-To provide education to anyone who desires it, without discrimination against economic class, ethnic background, or religious beliefs.
-To provide education based on a desire to learn, instead of financial circumstances.
-To foster and encourage critical thinking skills in a society that emphasizes rote memorization.
-To provide basic healthcare and medicine for common illnesses, such as influenza, diarrhea, and malaria.
The Curriculum
The school provides a formal education from pre-kindergarten to 6th standard. The school curriculum is accredited by the government.
We Need Your Support
Unlike government schools, monastic schools do not receive government funding. Through complete financial independence made possible by charitable funds, our school needs support from generous donors like you.
More specifically, our school needs financial funding and contributions for the following:
- A water pump to provide drinking water at the school
-Classroom equipment & furniture, such as tables, chairs and whiteboards
-Stationary and school supplies
-One classroom building
-Improvement of school facilities
Love the Children
We believe that every child deserves an opportunity to learn and go to school. Today’s children are tomorrow’s leaders. Through education our children will become strong and capable leaders. We provide them with hope for the future. Like an old proverb says: “You shouldn’t give a man a fish, you should teach him how to fish.” Education is man’s lifeline. Let’s give them their future.
