Nurses’ Union established in Myanmar
Low salaries, long hours and poor working conditions in public hospitals are driving large numbers of nurses and midwives into the private sector, some even paying a fine to get out of public duties....
Author: Michael Naylor
Bargaining Wins in Suva
Fijian workers now know that employers do not have the right to fire them at will, and that dialogue with employers can effect change. In some factories, dirty working areas have been cleaned up,...
Fish Vendors’ Incomes Doubled
Forming a cooperative with 100 other fish vendors in Madurai has been life changing for Maria and her two children. Like many fish vendors she used to borrow from money lenders to buy fish...
Raffle 2017
Be in to win some amazing prizes! This nationwide raffle is run every two years and is biggest fundraiser. We aim to sell up to 12,000 tickets, raising enough money to support thousands of men...
Myanmar Young Leaders Programme 2019
PURPOSE OF THE MYLP The purpose of the MYLP is to build a network of highly skilled leaders who will contribute to the peaceful development of Myanmar and establish strong links with New Zealand. They...
MYANMAR YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAMME 2018
The purpose of this programme is to build a network of highly skilled leaders who will contribute to the peaceful development of Myanmar and establish strong links with New Zealand. They will gain English...
MYLP visit to Tūhoe Nation
In April this year eight young Myanmar leaders visited Tūhoe Nation and found they shared a number of common issues with the Tūhoe people. In particular, they found that land confiscation and an education system...
Myanmar Young Leaders Programme 2017
The purpose of this programme is to build a network of highly skilled leaders who will contribute to the peaceful development of Myanmar and establish strong links with New Zealand. They will gain English...
Fijian workers tackle low wages
UnionAID’s recently completed pilot project in Fiji is starting to unlock real change for hundreds of low paid garment and manufacturing workers as they find their voice again. The project’s early survey found few...
Young Leader’s field projects underway in Myanmar
Seven alumni of the 2015 Myanmar Young Leaders Programme have been awarded funding to run small field projects back in Myanmar. These projects provide an opportunity for the alumni to continue to develop their leadership, research...