Bildung verändert ein Leben – eine persönliche Geschichte aus Myanmar

Bildung ist wichtiger denn je – das haben wir im letzten Beitrag beschrieben. Doch was bedeutet das konkret für einen einzelnen Menschen?

Der folgende Text gibt darauf eine sehr persönliche Antwort. Phway Ko Ko, ein ehemaliger Stipendiat der Myanmar Stiftung, schildert in seinen eigenen Worten, wie Bildung seinen Lebensweg verändert hat – von einer Kindheit in finanzieller Not bis hin zu einem verantwortungsvollen Beruf als Ingenieur. Hier ist seine Schilderung im Original:

Thankful for Myanmar Stiftung’s support

 I am Phway KoKo, born on 30 May 1993 in Myanmar and grew up in a family facing financial hardship. Since my family could not support my education, I was sent to ACT Orphanage, where I was able to finish school. I was also supported as a university student with a scholarship of Myanmar Stiftung.

I graduated from Technological University with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication (B.E.). During my academic years, I represented Myanmar in national-level technology competitions, including participation in an international competition held in Hanoi, Vietnam. Currently, I serve as a Project Engineer at Yangon International Airport, where my commitment and performance have earned me opportunities for overseas study visits and professional exposure in countries such as China and Singapore.

Having overcome the hardships of my early life, I am now able to provide financial support to my family, which is one of my proudest achievements. At present, I am continuing to study Chinese and German, believing that strong language skills will broaden my opportunities and contribute significantly to my future growth. I am determined to seek opportunities abroad to further explore the fields of business and technology, aiming to gain wider international exposure and experience. Looking ahead, I aspire to establish my own ICT service business. I have already taken practical steps toward this goal by independently delivering technical services to selected buildings and actively sourcing clients through online platforms.

I currently live in Yangon with my mother and my nephew. The challenges I faced in my early life have shaped my resilience and strengthened my determination to success in future. With heartfelt gratitude for the guidance and kindness of the Chief Monch in ACT, Sayartaw U Zaw Tika, and Myanmar Stiftung and all the teachers, mentors, and supporters at ACT Orphanage who patiently nurtured my academic growth, I have learned not only the value of education but also the importance of compassion and responsibility. Inspired by their support, I remain committed to advancing professionally while giving back to my family and contributing meaningfully to my community.