The Catholic Student Action Myitkyina is a movement by, for and with Catholic students in the Diocese of Myitkyina. It is a pastoral ministry to students within the diocese under the Diocesan Youth Commission (DYC).

New Interim CSAM Main Committee (2021-2022)

President:  Philip Hka Naw Seng

Vice President:  Mary Nhkum Htu Ja

Secretary:  Paul Sut Jat Naw

Accountant:  Paul Mung Ja Naw

Cashier:  Rose Mary Seng Nu Nu Pan

Hope Center

Vision

A Home Where Living With HIV/AIDS are welcomed, listened to and cared for with dignity and compassion.

Mission Statement

We are committed to provide quality care and support for poor people affected by HIV/AIDS in Myitkyina Diocese and to empover the local community to deal with the very serious AIDS epidemic with compassion and dedication.

Rebirth Rehabilitation Center (or) Prat NNan Gawgap Ginra

The Catholic Diocese of Myitkyina had established Rebirth Rehabilitation Center (RRC) or (Prat NNan Gawgap Ginra in Kachin dialect) in response to the drug addiction epidemic in Kachin State in 2015. The goal of Rebirth Rehabilitation Center (RRC) is that the addicts may continue their journey as a person who has given up drugs and alcohol, to live a quality life, and well integrated into the family and the community.

RRC offers two programs: (1) “New Client Program” is an initial 3-month program of recovery; and (2) the “After Client Program” is meant for those who have recovered (https://www.rvasia.org/church-asia/female-rehabilitation-centre-drug-addicts-opened-myanmar-diocese). Moreover, a holistic and client centered approach that treats the physical, spiritual and mental nature of the disease is given to the clients. The 12-step spirituality of Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous is provided for the clients by following the example of Catholic Social Teachings. This 12-step program is a spiritual program aimed at helping the addicted person to embrace a new way of living (https://www.columban.org.nz/media-and-publications/articles/features/2021/building-resumes-on-the-women%E2%80%99s-addiction-recovery-centre-in-myitkyina-in-myanmar).  

A new building for female drug addicts was inaugurated on January 12, 2022.

The drug addicts are treated regardless of race or ethnicity, gender and religion. The requirement and application form for those who want to be free of drug and alcohol use are released in “Prat Nnan and Prat NNan Gawgap Ginra” (facebook accounts). The news about RRC is also uploaded in these facebook accounts. The official email contact is “rebirthcenter58@gmail.com” and official phone number is “09252547503”. At present, the administration of RRC is guided and run by Sr. Theresa Ja Nan, SND, incharge of RRC; Rev. Fr. Eamon Sheridan, a spiritual director; staffs and volunteers.