F.a: Our future is in the hand of our community The project area is four villages in the Ywar Ngan township in Southern Shan State of Myanmar. In the region, there is an increasing pressure on community lands from the industries like mining companies. In order to safeguard Community rights, the project 
aims at mapping of community forests and raising community awareness on their rights. Some of the outputs of the project are a book and video film on aspects like existing customary land used, belief, community rules, administration system, how the problem
s are being solved in the communities, local knowledge in natural resource utilization and management system, livelihood, culture and value of the communities. The project is led by four young staff members and involves more than 12 young people from the c
ommunity. The project has partnered with a few other local NGOs. Mae Nam Khone Institute is responsible for the management, monitoring and implementation of the project. Nam Khone Alumni Network has designed the project and is responsible for its practical
 implementation. This network is made up of young people living in the area. Other project stakeholders include Dhanu Women Group, Environmental Lovers Group, Myittar Mee Eain Shin and Thein Khone Youth Group.