Rural to Urban Culture Programs – Implementation Insights

Partnership for Change (PfC) provides programs and assistance to both urban and  rural Myanmar communities to improve the economic and social opportunities  for local business and community leaders. The PfC support model builds skills  that lead to new economic options, especially for young adults starting new social  enterprise ventures. An important aspect of the PfC community engagement  model is the recognition and support of the arts and culture of the community. In  both rural and urban Myanmar, PfC programs for art, music, and cultural literacy  and heritage surround the practical skill building efforts, and enhance the vitality  of the community. Pilot programs in smaller towns provide learning opportunities  to refie and improve programs before broader implementation in more expensive  urban settings. PfC programs include specifi music, art, literature, and cultural  heritage programs, and the connections and integration between the programs  demonstrate the positive benefis from the approach.