A hallmark of CWS development work involves partnering with each community, working with them to find solutions to their problems together. CWS launched a new program in Myanmar’s Kayin State in 2014 that began with gathering the perspectives of the local community towards their development.
Because the peace process among ethnic minorities and government in the region is still a challenge, CWS partnered with the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies to survey community members using listening methodology. This project gathered more than 100 comments and perspectives from local communities in Kayin State, on topics ranging from establishing a peace process to administrating of community affairs.