Who we are
Who we are
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ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Founded in 2017 to improve access to higher education for young people in Chin State TheHILLS Myanmar (THM) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing high-quality research, advocacy, and access to education in Chin State and its surrounding areas, including Sagaing Region and the Eastern Himalayan borderlands. TheHILLS, initially registered in Myanmar, is now established as a non-profit association in Italy.
Its flagship initiative, the Chin State Academic Research Network (CSARN), is an interdisciplinary platform that supports and connects researchers engaged in work related to the region, and promotes the exchange of high-quality, context-relevant knowledge.
THM works across the education continuum, from supporting access to primary and secondary education to strengthening higher education, research, and academic capacity. Our activities include scholarships, fellowships, training, and mentorship programmes, as well as conferences and other opportunities for knowledge sharing and collaboration.
The organisation is recognised for its core expertise in strategic analysis, contextual research, and policy insight, and is regularly engaged by development partners seeking informed, field-grounded perspectives. It contributes to high-level thinking through thematic studies, policy briefs, and continuous analysis, with particular strengths in gender-sensitive approaches and the application of Do No Harm principles in programme design and implementation.
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES
Expand access to higher education for students from Chin State, with a focus on inclusion and long-term impact.
Support local scholars in accessing and succeeding in international academic and research opportunities.
Foster a vibrant community of researchers, educators, and policymakers engaged in rigorous, evidence-based work on Chin State.
Promote gender equality and strengthen capacity through training, mentorship, and inclusive academic pathways.
Produce high-quality, context-driven research that strengthens understanding of Chin State and its borderlands, informing responsible engagement by scholars, practitioners, and organisations.
Deepen understanding of local challenges and opportunities in education and research, and contribute to the development of practical, context-sensitive solutions.
Advance decolonial approaches to Myanmar and South East Asia studies & development programming by supporting knowledge production rooted in local, indigenous, and cross-border perspectives, including work that spans Chin State, Sagaing Region, and the Eastern Himalayan borderlands.
Our team
Our team
Our team is made up of local and international researchers, academics, educators, and policy makers, connected by a common passion for research and education, and with extensive knowledge of Chin State. The specialists in our network bring a wealth of experience in different thematic areas and extensive technical skills in programme management. Our experts are based in Myanmar, Hong Kong, Italy, the UK, Australia, Thailand, and India.
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