Empowerment Program For Parliamentarian: AMT Working in 2004

This is an English class, taught inside a government building " Hluttaw Office (20). I was invited by one of my Critical Thinking teacher and the the director of a program " Kant Kaw Education Center (KKEC)/ Thabyay Education Center" to volunteer at their program named " EPP" which was for members of parliament and their empowerment. I was actually for one month volunteer but it turned into one year. I was very glad being there, participating in empowering the parliament of Myanmar.

In this photo, the participants we see were the staff of government/parliament. It is just one of my classes. We studied English here. This is where I worked and I am still proud of myself, having this opportunity/chance to work for this: http://www.thabyay.org/epp.html

Empowerment Program For Parliamentarians (EPP)

Designed especially for Myanmar Hluttaw staff and Members of Parliament, who want to improve their English language skills and professional capacity, EPP is offered in partnership with the Myanmar Scholarship Alumni Association (MSAA) as part of broader initiatives for Hluttaw capacity building.

About the Program

EPP is designed to support the Myanmar Parliament -- Members of Parliament (MPs) and Parliamentary staff -- by providing English language classes, professional development courses and occasional seminars and workshops on special topics. The program was set up in April 2013 with two core activities– English classes for MPs and English classes for Parliamentary staff. So far, a total of more than 300 Hluttaw staff and MPs have successfully participated in this program.

Objectives

To empower parliamentarians in English language proficiency, thus enabling them to communicate internationally and access a wider spectrum of information

To improve creative and critical thinking as well as logical reasoning skills

To encourage inter and intra-party dialogue between parliamentarians

Scope of Services

English instruction of specific professional topics to MPs, Executives and Staff
Preparation for International Standardized Exams such as IELTS and TOEFL
Knowledge sharing, thought provoking and idea generating discussions, as well as presentations and workshops
E-learning Services
A language lab and conversation corner
A self study space open to all with wide ranging English language library and computers
Advice and Assistance on scholarship application processes
Access and assistance on E-learning programs such as EPOP
Invitation of guest lecturers to speak on topics of national importance
Invitation of guest lecturers to give training on specific work skills