Dr. Cynthia Maung

BBP psychologist Elizabeth Call’s discusses her impression of the Dr. Cynthia Maung and the conversation that led to the creation of Burma Border Projects.
Herself a Karen refugee, Dr. Cynthia fled through the jungle to the relative safety of Thailand after the pro-democracy demonstrations in Burma in 1988 left over 3,000 Burmese shot dead in the streets. Since arriving as a refugee in Thailand, Dr. Cynthia has established numerous programs and facilities to support her people including the well-known Mae Tao Clinic, which is located a stone’s throw from the Burma border in Mae Sot, Thailand. Dr. Cynthia is often the difference between life and death for refugees who would have no place else to turn.

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Refugee Doctor Treats Burmese Victims

Many escaping victims of Burma’s brutal military rulers emerge from the tropical jungles needing a doctor. Each year, thousands find help in a clinic founded by a woman who is also a Burmese refugee – Dr. Cynthia Maung. VOA’S Luis Ramirez has another report in our series on those people around the world who are Making a Difference.

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First Lady Extends Her Commitment for Burma

The First Lady Laura Bush visited the Burmese refugees camp and the Mae Tao Clinic, where she met thousands of refugees and Dr. Cynthia Maung.

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“”Crossing Midnight” Trailer”

Trailer for the documentary film, “Crossing Midnight.” Directed by Kim A. Snyder for the BeCause Foundation.