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What’s BHN?

BHN's telecommunication support protects safety and security

"BHN" stands for "Ｂasic Ｈuman Ｎeeds", that is, fundamental requirements to be satisfied for the people to live like a decent human being. We belivethat “information” such as data,news,knowlege and communication,is also one of the Basic Human Needs.So, we have adopyed BHN as the name of our organization. We are working to provide support to all people in remote villages, disaster-stricken areas, and evacueee camps can access the information they need.

BHN's Vision

We seek a society where anyone can live with a isence of security and safety no matter where they live.
We also strive to assist people to have sufficient access to infomation and communication that are indispensable to
accomplish the aforementioned society.

We aim to create a society in which everyone can transmit and receive necessary information in any enviroment or situation, enabling the protection of safety and security.
BHN's mission

We endeavour to fully employ the power of ICT to help people - to protect the safety and security of people and to improve the living conditions and in developing countries/disaster stricken areas.
Our sctivities in three major fields.

The story of BHN's support

BHN's technological support enabled sustainable environment.

Students studied under shared candles before BHN's support arrived.

The situation before BHN’s assistance arrived

Many people in Myanmar were placed in harsh living conditions because of many years of civil conflict. Without electricity, children used to study by candlelight.
The support allowed them to study independently in the dormitory with electricity.

How BHN’s support began

A ceasefire agreement between the government of Myanmar and eight Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAO) in 2015 enabled the delivery of support to previously closed areas.
A family sits together and watches TV using solar electricity.

An overview of BHN’s support

With the help of staff trained in technologies, BHN partnered with other organizations started(Phase 1) to install solar power and LED lights for 1,570 homes in 15 villages in the EAO areas.
With the help of solar-power, villagers can have light in their homes at any time. Favorable comments are heard (EX, at night children can study; make bamboo baskets under the lights; villagers can get together and chat easily.)
BHN trained village "Electricians" who can do maintenance works.

An overview of BHN Telecom’s support

Also, it used to be difficult to get light when a child suddenly became ill at night, but today parents can respond quickly, and it has become easy to cook breakfast early in the morning because of the lightbulbs in the kitchen. We hear many words of appreciation like these.

A maintenance committee made up of villagers was created to ensure continued use of the equipment, and basic training was conducted. This created a foundation for residents to operate and maintain the equipment on their own and continue using electricity.

Assistance you can give

Various kinds of support make BHN’s work possible. We need your generous support to provide safety and security to people living in developing countries and disaster-stricken areas, and to build sustainable societies. The BHN Association uses the knowledge and skills of senior citizens in its work to contribute to international cooperation. By all means please participate in our work as a supporter of the BHN Association.

BHN's telecommunication support protects safety and security

BHN's Vision

BHN's mission

Our sctivities in three major fields.

The story of BHN's support

BHN's technological support enabled sustainable environment.

Assistance you can give