In an effort to increase the literacy levels of children in Myanmar, the Benevolent Youth Association and the Myanmar Storytellers came together in 2004 to form the Third Story Project.
Working together with local artists and writers, Third Story Project produces beautifully illustrated books in Burmese, with translations to English and various Myanmar ethnic languages. The stories told in the books vary, but they all have an undercurrent running through promoting peace, tolerance and diversity.
In collaboration with Third Story, Hla Day has brought about the project of a Library in a Box. Designed to be donated to schools, the box contains 22 children’s books as well as a teacher’s resource and worksheets.
