A small team of Nazarenes traveled from Bangkok, Thailand, to Mae Sot (near the border with Myanmar) in early 2026 with a simple purpose: to be present with refugee families—to listen, pray, and serve.

The team included Pastor Dan (regional child development coordinator), Pastor Phanom (district superintendent), a South East Asia (SEA) missionary couple, and global partners Britney Blackburn, Bejelyn Banguis, and Misty Greiyer. Upon arrival, they met with local leaders for orientation and prayer, preparing to step onto sacred ground.

Myanmar has faced near-constant conflicts since 1948, when it achieved independence from Great Britain. The country has alternated between civilian and military rule, with the most recent coup in 2021 cementing the current regime’s control. Christians, along with other religious minorities, face discrimination, while ethnic groups like the Rohingya continue to suffer violent persecution.

In the remote corners of Myanmar, the lack of access to clean water has been an arduous challenge for countless families. The journey to retrieve water from distant sources often stretches over many kilometers, leaving individuals grappling with the scarcity of this basic necessity.