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Drum Catalogue

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98/03 Everyone Can Make Compost [Burmese / Sgaw Karen]
AGRICULTURE
A small booklet of 34 pages in Karen and Burmese language. A humorous story with illustration told in both Karen and Burmese-it shows the reader how to make and use compost for home gardening rather than use chemical fertilizers. The book is ideal for use with simple farmers or for school agriculture projects.

99/01 Come, Lets Raise Chickens! [Burmese / Sgaw Karen]
An illustrated story comprising 50 pages, written in both Karen and Burmese languages. The book is designed to give tips to the simple householder on how to raise chickens

99/04 Everyone Can Make Compost [Mon / Burmese]
A small booklet of 34 pages in Mon and Burmese language. A humorous story with illustration told in both Mon and Burmese-it shows the reader how to make and use compost for home gardening rather than use chemical fertilizers. The book is ideal for use with farmers or for school agriculture projects.

2000/02 Let's Grow Vegetables [Burmese / Sgaw Karen]
A simple illustrated story of 30 pages told in both Sgaw Karen and Burmese languages. It demonstrates to the reader how to grow vegetables for their own household use on a limited land area.

2007/06 Low Cost Farming [Sgaw Karen]
A farming manual designed for single farming households with limited area. It illustrates how on small plots of land with simple locally available tools, a family can glow enoughcrops and raise enough livestock to provide a balanced diet for an entire family.

2007/07 Low Cost Farming [Burmese]
A farming manual designed for single farming households with limited area. It illustrates how on small plots of land with simple locally available tools, a family can glow enough crops and raise enough livestock to provide a balanced diet for an entire family.

99/05 'Little Hands Can Do' [Sgaw Karen]
ART
A magazine-size book of 20 pages which introduces ideas for the making of simple, small objects using little more than paper and glue. The book is designed for use with primary school pupils and intends to give space for learning things other than academic subjects. [This book was produced as a pilot project in limited numbers only]

2001/04 Paper Folding 1 [Sgaw Karen]
A simple book in Karen language showing children how to make some simple objects by the Japanese art of origami. The book is designed to be used with a facilitator to demonstrate the models first Sgaw Karen language. 32 pages

2002/04 Cartoon Drawing 123 [Burmese / English / Sgaw Karen]
This simple cartoon drawing book for primary school students is designed to not only develop basic creative drawing skills in young learners, but also to teach simple vocabulary in English, Burmese and Sgaw Karen languages and the Arabic number system.

2002/09 Paper Folding 2 [Sgaw Karen]
A second volume of the popular Paper Folding book published in Sgaw Karen in cooperation with SVA. In this joint publication, children are taught to create simple origami figures.

2002/20 Paper Folding 2 [Burmese]
A second volume of the popular Paper Folding book published in Burmese in cooperation with SVA. In this joint publication, children are taught to create simple origami figures.

2003/18 Paper Folding 3 [Burmese]
A third volume of the popular Paper Folding book published in Burmese in cooperation with SVA. In this joint publication, children are taught to create simple origami figures.

2002/09 Paper Folding 3 [Sgaw Karen]
A third volume of the popular Paper Folding book published in Sgaw Karen in cooperation with SVA. In this joint publication, children are taught to create simple origami figures.

2004/09 Cartoon Drawing ABC [Burmese / English / Sgaw Karen]
This simple cartoon drawing book for primary school students is designed to not only develop basic creative drawing skills in young learners, but also to teach simple vocabulary in English, Burmese and Sgaw Karen languages.

2005/12 Paper Folding 4 [Sgaw Karen]
A fourth volume of the popular Paper Folding books published in Sgaw Karen in cooperation with SVA. In this joint publication, children are taught to create simple origami figures.

2005/13 Paper Folding 4 [Burmese]
A fourth volume of the popular Paper Folding books published in Burmese in cooperation with SVA. In this joint publication, children are taught to create simple origami figures.

2006/03 Treasures From the Back-Strap Loom [Sgaw Karen]
A weaving and sewing manual aimed at those producing traditional cloth on a back-strap loom. This small book includes suggestions, patterns and weaving and sewing instructions for producing small alternative and more marketable items from traditional cloth such as handbags and coin purses.

2006/04 Treasures From the Back-Strap Loom [Burmese]
A weaving and sewing manual aimed at those producing traditional cloth on a back-strap loom. This small book includes suggestions, patterns and weaving and sewing instructions for producing small alternative and more marketable items from traditional cloth such as handbags and coin purses.

99/02 Children's Story Writing Competition (1998) [Sgaw Karen]
General Reading
A small book written in Karen, comprising six short stories written by the children of Don Yang and Htam Hin refugee camps as part of a competition in October 1998.

99/03 The Termites Gain Victory Over the Big Tree [Sgaw Karen]
A small picture book of 30 pages, written in Sgaw Karen language. The book is designed for nursery and kindergarten classes. It can be used as a teaching aid in the classroom. Each page has a large picture accompanied by a short phrase or sentence, building up reading skills as the reader follows the story

99/11 The Monkey and the White Rabbit [Burmese / Sgaw Karen]
Simple children's story illustrated with full-page pictures. The book is designed for primary school use. The book follows on from the earlier 'Termites' story [99/03]. In Karen and Burmese languages.

99/12 The Termites Gain Victory Over the Big Tree [Pwo Karen]
A small picture book, written in Eastern Pwo Karen script. The book is designed for nursery and kindergarten classes. It can be used as a teaching aid in the classroom. Each page has a large picture accompanied by a short phrase or sentence, thus building up reading skills.

99/15 Children's Story Book Competition Compendium (1999) [Sgaw Karen]
A small book of 60 pages, written in Sgaw Karen, comprising ten short stories written by children from the border refugee camps, as well as from the Karen community in Yangon, as part of a competition held in October 1999.

2000/05 Aesop's Fables [Sgaw Karen]
A small booklet of a selection of 20 of Aesop's popular tales written in Sgaw Karen for the first time. Each of the tales is illustrated by a picture. 46 pages. Sgaw Karen

2000/11 Children's Stories From Around the World [Sgaw Karen]
A compilation of children's stories from six different countries translated to Sgaw Karen. Every story is illustrated by an attractive colorful picture. In Sgaw Karen language the 60 pages including some simple information about the six countries highlighted.

2000/13 Children's Story Competition Compendium (2000) [Sgaw Karen]
A small book of 60 pages, written in Sgaw Karen, comprising ten short stories as part of a competition for high school students throughout the border refugee camps held in October 2000. There are nine children's stories plus one story written by a Drum Group staff member.

2001/06 Asian Folk Tales [Sgaw Karen]
A collection of ten traditional short shorts from countries throughout Asia translated to Sgaw Karen. This 52 page book was done as part of a project with the students of PDC in Mae Ra Ma Lueng refugee camp, Mae Hong Son province. Some of these folk tales were translated from English by the students of PDC.

2001/07 Asian Folk Tales [Burmese]
A collection of ten traditional short shorts from countries throughout Asia translated to Burmese.

2001/09 Children's Story Competition Compendium (2001) [Sgaw Karen]
A small book of 44 pages, written in Sgaw Karen, comprising eleven short stories as part of a competition for primary school students throughout the border refugee camps held in October 2001. There are ten children's stories plus one story written by a Drum Group staff member.

2001/11 Aesop's Fables Volume Two [Sgaw Karen]
Due to the popularity of the first volume, this second volume was produced. This small booklet is a selection of 20 more of Aesop's popular tales written in Sgaw Karen. Each of the tales is illustrated with a lovely picture. 46 pages Sgaw Karen.

2002/02 Baby Pig and His Mum [Sgaw Karen]
A small 20-page storybook designed in the "big book" format for young learners. Written in Sgaw Karen with charming illustrations done by a local camp artist, this lovely little book teaches children the importance of being responsible, personal hygiene and nutrition.

2002/03 The Bottle Imp and Other Tales of Imagination [Sgaw Karen]
A collection of classic western short stories translated into Sgaw Karen chosen to appeal to readers from middle school students to young adults. The theme of the collection is "tales of imagination and includes the stories of such authors as W.W. Jacob, Robert Lewis Stevenson and H.G. Wells. Comprehension guides and vocabulary exercises are included for each story.

2002/05 The Happy Prince and Other Stories [Sgaw Karen]
A collection of Classic Oscar Wilde Short Stories translated into Sgaw Karen. These stories were selected to appeal to middle to high school students and include such stories as The Happy Prince and The Centerville Ghost among others. Purchase a hard copy on line here

2002/10 The Tales of Goha [Sgaw Karen]
The translation of nine short, humorous tales based on the myths and legends of Swahili entitled Tales of Goha. These light-hearted stories have become a favorite of the Drum local staff and are sure to provide hours of entertainment and help develop the joy of reading among the students in the camps.

2002/13 The Magic Path [Sgaw Karen]
An original storybook that is based on the Choose Your Own Adventure Stories" format. In these books, children are lead through a fantastic tale of adventure where they take the role of the main character in the story. As they read along, the reader is periodically asked to choose between several options as to what they would like to do. Depending on their choice, they are guided to a different scenario and thus "choose their own adventure. The outcome of the story depends on the reader's choices so the story can change with each reading. This book includes original illustrations created by one of Drum's local staff.

2002/14 Our Book of Child Rights [Sgaw Karen]
This is the translation into Sgaw Karen of the colorful picture book developed by the Human Rights Education Programme in Pakistan. It is based on the Convention on the Rights of the Child and is intended to be used by students and teachers as an introduction to children's rights and responsibilities. The text is suitable for young children, which illustrates each of the major areas of child rights (education, health, play, safety, etc.). Basic questions for discussion accompany each right, which can be used by the teacher or parent.

2002/15 Our Book of Child Rights [Burmese]
This is the translation into Burmese of the colorful picture book developed by the Human Rights Education Programme in Pakistan.

2003/01 Teacher's story writing competition (2002) [Sgaw Karen]
A small book written in Sgaw Karen, comprising ten short stories as part of a competition for school teachers throughout the border refugee camps held in October 2002.

2003/02 Children's story writing competition (2002) [Sgaw Karen]
A small book , written in Sgaw Karen, comprising ten short stories as part of a competition for middle school students throughout the border refugee camps held in October 2002.

2003/06 Karen Folk Tales 1 [Sgaw Karen]
A collection of five Karen folk tales adapted for use in schools. These stories were collected from elders residing in the Thai / Burmese borders camps and are accompanied with illustrations created by artists in the camps.

2003/07 Karen Folk Tales 1 [Burmese]
A collection of five Karen folk tales adapted for use in schools. These stories were collected from elders residing in the Thai / Burmese border camps and are accompanied with illustrations created by artists in the camps.

2003/08 The Earth and it's Friends [Burmese / Sgaw Karen]
A 14-page storybook for young learners with such topics as the weather, seasons, basic geographic features and animals. The importance of conserving nature is also stressed. It includes text in both Sgaw Karen and Burmese.

2003/11 A Hungry Caterpillar [Burmese / Sgaw Karen]
20 page storybook where young learners learn counting, the days of the week, the names of common foods and about the life cycle of a caterpillar. It includes text in both Sgaw Karen and Burmese.

2003/12 Are You My Mother? [Burmese / Sgaw Karen]
A 22-page storybook loosely based on the Dr. Seuss classic of the same name and illustrated by a local artist. It includes text in both Sgaw Karen and Burmese.

2003/13 Are You a Butterfly? [Burmese / Sgaw Karen]
A 12-page storybook also loosely based on a Dr. Seuss classic. In this book children learn about common insects and their descriptions. It includes text in both Sgaw Karen and Burmese.

2003/14 The Magic Path [Burmese]
An original storybook that is based on the "Choose Your Own Adventure Stories" format. In these books, children are lead through a fantastic tale of adventure where they take the role of the main character in the story. As they read along, the reader is periodically asked to choose between several options as to what they would like to do. Depending on their choice, they are guided to a different scenario and thus "choose their own adventure". The outcome of the story depends on the reader's choices so the story can change with each reading. This book includes original illustrations created by one of Drum's local staff.

2003/16 The Tales of Goha [Burmese]
The translation of nine short, humorous tales based on the myths and legends of Swahili entitled Tales of Goha. These light-hearted stories have become a favorite of the Drum local staff and are sure to provide hours of entertainment and help develop the joy of reading among the students in the camps.

2003/22 Ethnic Folktales of Myanmar (Sgaw Karen )
A collection of ten traditional folktales with each tale representing a different ethnic group within Burma. Some stories were taken from Ludu U Hla's book of ethnic folktales while others were collected from the external sources. The book also includes illustrations created by a local artist. Purchase a hard copy on line here

2003/23 Ethnic Folktales of Myanmar (Burmese )
A collection of ten traditional folktales with each tale representing a different ethnic group within Burma. Some stories were taken from Ludu U Hla's book of ethnic folktales while others were collected from the external sources. The book also includes illustrations created by a local artist.

2004/01 Karen Folk Tales 2 [Burmese]
A collection of sixteen Karen folk tales adapted for use in schools. These stories were collected by (Edward Harris) and translated it to Burmese language.

2004/02 Karen Folktales 2 [Sgaw Karen]
A collection of sixteen Karen folk tales adapted for use in schools. These stories were collected by (Edward Harris) and translated it to Karen language.

2004/05 Children's story writing competition (2003) [Sgaw Karen]
A small book , written in Sgaw Karen, comprising ten short stories as part of a competition for secondary school students throughout the border refugee camps held in October 2003.

2004/06 Teacher's story writing competition (2003) [Sgaw Karen]
A small book written in Sgaw Karen, comprising ten short stories as part of a competition for school teachers throughout the border refugee camps held in October 2003.

2004/11 Gulliver's Travels [ Burmese]
The Burmese translation of a simplified version of Jonathan Swift's classic tale for middle school students.

2004/12 Gulliver's Travels [ Sgaw Karen]
The Sgaw Karen translation of a simplified version of Jonathan Swift's classic tale for middle school students.

2004/15 A Holiday I will Never Forget [ Sgaw Karen]
An original storybook that is based on the "Choose Your Own Adventure Stories" format. In these books, children are lead through a fantastic tale of adventure where they take the role of the main character in the story. As they read along, the reader is periodically asked to choose between several options as to what they would like to do. Depending on their choice, they are guided to a different scenario and thus "choose their own adventure". The outcome of the story depends on the reader's choices so the story can change with each reading. This book includes original illustrations created by one of Drum's local staff.

2004/16 A Holiday I will Never Forget [ Burmese]
An original storybook that is based on the "Choose Your Own Adventure Stories" format. In these books, children are lead through a fantastic tale of adventure where they take the role of the main character in the story. As they read along, the reader is periodically asked to choose between several options as to what they would like to do. Depending on their choice, they are guided to a different scenario and thus "choose their own adventure". The outcome of the story depends on the reader's choices so the story can change with each reading. This book includes original illustrations created by one of Drum's local staff.

2004/18 The Orphan and His Grandmother [Sgaw Karen]
A large, full color story book of 8 pages based on a traditional folk take, written and illustrated by residents of the Thai/Burma border refugee camps. Published jointly with the Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA).

2004/19 The Orphan and His Grandmother [Burmese]
A large, full color story book of 8 pages based on a traditional folk take, written and illustrated by residents of the Thai/Burma border refugee camps. Published jointly with the Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA).

2004/20 The Heron and the Tortoise [Sgaw Karen]
A large, full color story book of 8 pages based on a traditional folk take, written and illustrated by residents of the Thai/Burma border refugee camps. Published jointly with the Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA).

2004/21 The Heron and the Tortoise [Burmese]
A large, full color story book of 8 pages based on a traditional folk take, written and illustrated by residents of the Thai/Burma border refugee camps. Published jointly with the Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA).

2004/22 Everyone Can Help in Their Own Way [Sgaw Karen]
A large, full color story book of 8 pages based on a traditional folk take, written and illustrated by residents of the Thai/Burma border refugee camps. Published jointly with the Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA).

2004/23 Everyone Can Help in Their Own Way [Burmese]
A large, full color story book of 8 pages based on a traditional folk take, written and illustrated by residents of the Thai/Burma border refugee camps. Published jointly with the Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA).

2005/01 Children's Story Writing Competition : 2004 [Sgaw Karen]
A small book , written in Sgaw Karen, comprising ten short stories as part of a competition for high school students throughout the border refugee camps held in 2004.

2005/02 Teacher's Story Writing Competition : 2004 [Sgaw Karen]
A small book , written in Sgaw Karen, comprising ten short stories as part of a competition for teachers throughout the border refugee camps held in 2004.

2005/04 Stories for Little Children [Sgaw Karen]
A collection of traditional and original stories written and illustrated but ethnic Karen teachers as part of a liturature developement workshop collection of traditional and original stories written and illustrated but ethnic Karen teachers as part of a literature developement workshop.

2005/05 Stories for Little Children [Burmese]
A collection of traditional and original stories written and illustrated but ethnic Karen teachers as part of a literature developement workshop.

2005/06 The Good Earth[Sgaw Karen]
The Karen translation of the classic Pearl S. Buck novel.

2005/07 The Good Earth [Burmese]
The Burmese translation of the classic Pearl S. Buck novel.

2005/11 Karen Folktales 4 [Sgaw Karen]
A fourth volume of traditional Karen folk tales collected from elders and teachers among the Karen communities. This collection of ten stories was jointly published by Drum and SVA.

2005/14 The Elephant and the Tiger [Burmese]
This original story book, written and illustrated by residents of a refugee camp was the winner of an internation story writing competition for refugee children conducted by SVA. This 28 page, full color publication was jointly produced by Drum and SVA.

2005/15 The Elephant and the Tiger [Sgaw Karen]
This original story book, written and illustrated by residents of a refugee camp was the winner of an internation story writing competition for refugee children conducted by SVA. This 28 page, full color publication was jointly produced by Drum and SVA.

2005/10 Traditional Hta for Children [Sgaw Karen]
A collection of traditional Karen poems/nursery rhymes, or "Hta" for children. This lovely illustrated book is available for downloading on this site's download page.

2004/01 Karen Folk Tales 2 [Burmese]
A collection of sixteen Karen folk tales adapted for use in schools. These stories were collected by (Edward Harris) and translated into Burmese language.

2005/16 Karen Folktales 4 [Burmese]
A fourth volume of ten traditional Karen folk tales collected from elders and teachers among the Karen communities and translated into Burmese language.

2005/19 Little Authors' Imagitive World [Sgaw Karen]
A small book , written in Sgaw Karen, comprising ten short stories as part of the eighth annual Drum story writing competition for primary school students throughout the border refugee camps held in 2005.

2005/20 Echos From Karen Land [Sgaw Karen]
A small book , written in Sgaw Karen, comprising ten short stories as part of the fourth annual Drum story writing competition for teachers throughout the border refugee camps held in 2005.

2006/16 Echos From Karen Land [Burmese]
A small book , written in Sgaw Karen, comprising ten short stories as part of the fourth annual Drum story writing competition for teachers throughout the border refugee camps held in 2005.

2006/21 Though our Ancesters are Gone [Sgaw Karen]
Written in Sgaw Karen, comprising ten short stories as part of the fifth annual Drum story writing competition for teachers throughout the border refugee camps held in 2006. All original stories, then depict aspects of traditional Karen culture. Purchase a hard copy on line here

2006/22 I am What I am [Sgaw Karen]
Written in Sgaw Karen, comprising ten short stories as part of the ninth annual Drum story writing competition for students throughout the border refugee camps held in 2006. All original and very creative stories, these represent some of the best written by the children to date.

2006/23 The Pearl [Sgaw Karen]
This is the translation into Sgaw Karen of the John Steinbeck classic

2007/03 The Giant and Other Tales [Sgaw Karen]
More creative and entertaining short stories written by a variety of Karen authors residing within the Thai/Burma border refugee camps.

2007/09 Tales of the Brothers Grimm [Sgaw Karen]
A collection of ten Grimm Brothers tales in Sgaw Karen language Purchase a hard copy on line here

2007/10 Tales of the Brothers Grimm [Burmese]
A collection of ten Grimm Brothers tales in Burmese.

2007/12 Sei Sei Don't Make me Angry [Sgaw Karen]
This story with original full color illustrations reminds mothers and childrens that everybody makes mistakes sometimes, even mothers. But even when they lose their patience, they still love their children.

2007/13 Sei Sei Don't Make me Angry [Burmese]
This story with original full color illustrations reminds mothers and childrens that everybody makes mistakes sometimes, even mothers. But even when they lose their patience, they still love their children.

2007/14 Teachers I Remember [Sgaw Karen]
This is a collection of the winning entries to the Drum 2007 story writing competition for teachers on the topic of "Teachers I remember". As well as being published as general reading and documenting traditional values and culture, this publication will be used for both pre-service and in-service teacher training conducted by CBOs and NGOs in and around the Thai/Burma border refugee camps and complements the 2007 Student story competition "When I Remember the Love of my Teachers".

2007/15 When I Remember the Love of my Teachers [Sgaw Karen]
This is a collection of the winning entries to the Drum 2007 story writing competition for students on the topic of "Teachers I remember" complements the 2007 teacher story competition "Teachers I Remember ".

2007/16 A Decade of Stories [Sgaw Karen]
To mark the tenth anniversary of the Drum story writing competitions for students, this is a collection the best student entries over the last ten years. Purchase a hard copy on line here

2007/18 Animal Farm [Sgaw Karen]
The translation of George Orwell's classic Animal Farm in Sgaw Karen language. Did you know Orwell spoke Sgaw Karen? We hope he would be pleased with this.

2008/12 Stories My Grandmother Told Me [Sgaw Karen]
A collection of the winning stories from the Drum student story writing competition 2008. In these stories, students were asked to retell traditional Karen folktales in their own words.

2008/13 The Ways Of Our Ancestors [Sgaw Karen]
The collection of the winning stories from the Drum teacher story writing competition 2008. The theme of these stories is to illustrate and document aspects of traditional Karen culture and indigenous knowledge. Purchase a hard copy on line here

2008/14 The Golden Lotus and Other Tales [Sgaw Karen]
This collection of traditional folk tales as retold by the Drum Publication Group includes stories from Burma, China, Japan, Korea and more. Purchase a hard copy on line here

2008/15 The Golden Lotus and Other Tales [Burmese]
This collection of traditional folk tales as retold by the Drum Publication Group includes stories from Burma, China, Japan, Korea and more.

2008/17 Karen Voices Around the World [Sgaw Karen]
This work is a collection of stories from those Karen who have resettled in third countries in which they share their personal experiences of resettlement. The authors range in age from teenagers to elders; in length of time resettled from a few months to over a decade; and have been resettled in countries around the world from Finland to New Zealand. There is a great need to provide accurate information on the resettlement issue to those faced with this difficult decision. It is hoped that this important publication will allow those refugees considering resettlement to get a clearer picture of what can be expected from life in a third country and assist them in making a more informed decision.

2009/06 The Ywa Thit Gyi Mysteries [Sgaw Karen]
A collection of original short mystery stories to help promote critical thinking skills for middle to high school students. Purchase a hard copy on line here

2009/07 The Ywa Thit Gyi Mysteries [Burmese]
A collection of original short mystery stories to help promote critical thinking skills for middle to high school students.

2009/10 Stories for Little Children [Sgaw Karen]
Written by members of the Karen community largely as part of Karen literature workshops held both within Burma and the Thai border refugee camps, this includes approximately 60 original stories for young children. Purchase a hard copy on line here

2009/11 Stories for Little Children [Burmese]
Written by members of the Karen community largely as part of Karen literature workshops held both within Burma and the Thai border refugee camps, this includes approximately 60 original stories for young children.

2009/16 Images in My Memory [Sgaw Karen]
In this collection of original stories in Sgaw Karen language, high school students write short works of fiction based on memorable events in their lives. These were the winning entries from the Drum 2009 student story writing competition.

2009/17 Your Generation and Mine [Sgaw Karen]
Another collection of original short stories in Sgaw Karen language, these are the winning entries from the Drum 2009 teacher story writing competition. In these stories, teachers wrote works of fiction exploring the generation gap among Karen people in the past and present.

2009/18 Aesop's Fables [Sgaw Karen]
This is a revised and expanded collection of classic Aesop’s Fables as retold by the Drum Publication Group. In this new edition, the number of stories was more than doubled and replaced the popular and out of print previous editions. Purchase a hard copy on line here

HEALTH

96/01 Saw Wah Gets Diarrhoea. [Sgaw Karen]

A small booklet of 39 pages in Karen language. A story for primary school students advising about the use and preparation of oral dehydration solution in the home.

96/02 Saw Tay Khoo and Saw Tayler Go to Fetch Water. [Sgaw Karen]

A small booklet of 26 pages in Karen language .A story for primary school students giving advice on keeping your environment clean and safe.

96/03 Primary School Teachers Guidebook for Teaching Health Education. [Sgaw Karen]

A magazine-size publication of 92 pages in Karen language A lesson guide for teaching health education to grades 1-4

97/01 How Your Body Works [Sgaw Karen]

A small booklet of 38 pages in Karen language. A simple illustrated text book suitable for middle school use which explains in simple language the working of the human body. Includes a short glossary of difficult terms in Karen language.

99/16 'Accidents' [Sgaw Karen]

A health education book based on the Child to Child series explaining the dangers, and avoidance of, accidents in and around the home. The book complements the earlier health education booklets. The book contains 25 pages and is written in Sgaw Karen.

2000/03 'The Market Dentist' and Other Stories [Sgaw Karen]

A health education booklet written in Sgaw Karen, 48 pages. The stories give advice about personal hygiene and cleanliness of eyes, teeth, skin and hair. All the text is in the form of stories with humorous pictures.

2000/04 Why is Naw Htee Shgee crying? [Sgaw Karen]

A small health education booklet 24 pages long written in Sgaw Karen language. The story is suitable for primary school students and gives advice about the difference between simple coughs and colds, treatable at home, and more serious chest infections that may require attention of a doctor.

2000/06 'Deadly Habits' [Sgaw Karen]

A health education booklet of 34 pages written in Sgaw Karen language. The story tells of the dangers of smoking and drinking for adolescents. Suitable for use by girls and boys 12- to 14-years old

2001/01 Henry and a Special Friend [Burmese]

A colorful cartoon style book on the topic of HIV/AIDS awareness. This is an authorized translation of the English version first produced for UNICEF in Puerto Rico. Burmese language. 44 pages.

2001/02 Henry and a Special Friend [Sgaw Karen]

A colorful cartoon style book on the topic of HIV/AIDS awareness. This is an authorized translation of the English version first produced for UNICEF in Puerto Rico. Sgaw Karen language. 44 pages.

2001/ 03 What Food Does our Body Need for Health [Sgaw Karen]

A simple book targeted at middle school level that aims to give students some basic non-medical information about nutrition, growth and nutritional deficiencies. The book is designed to complement the earlier publication - 97/01 How your body works.

2002/18 Kapaw Law Helps Her Sister Who Has Pneumonia [Sgaw Karen]

In this work, children are taught how to identify and care for people with a fever. Special emphasis is given to teaching children to identify the symptoms of pneumonia and the importance of seeking medical treatment for those who suffer from it.

2002/19 Teaching Su Reh [Sgaw Karen]

This translation into Sgaw Karen is the story of a young boy who is given responsibility to help his younger brother learn to walk, talk, count and play. It encourages children to concern themselves with the development of their pre-school brothers and sisters.

2003/09 Healthy Diet [Burmese / Sgaw Karen]

A 12-page storybook teaching young learners the importance of a healthy diet. Includes text in both Sgaw Karen and Burmese.

2004/13 How Your Body Works [Burmese]

A small illustrated text book of 38 pages which is suitable for middle school use and explains the working of the human body in simple language. Includes a short glossary of difficult terms in Burmese language.

2004/ 14 What Food Does our Body Need for Health [Burmese]

2006/18 When Thelei Paw Stopped Singing. . . [Sgaw Karen]

An original story written and illustrated by Drum staff, this full color storybook teaches the cause, prevention and treatment of malaria

2006/19 When Thelei Paw Stopped Singing. . . [Burmese]

An original story written and illustrated by Drum staff, this full color storybook teaches the cause, prevention and treatment of malaria.

2007/17 Facts for Life [Sgaw Karen]

The Facts for Life book aims to make life-saving knowledge easily available to everyone. It presents the most important facts that people have a right to know to prevent child deaths and diseases, and to protect women during pregnancy and childbirth.

2007/18 Facts for Life [Burmese]

2009/03 Questions and Answers about HIV/AIDS [Sgaw Karen]

A collection of the 100 most frequently asked questions and answers by young people about HIV/AIDS.

2009/04 Questions and Answers about HIV/AIDS [Burmese]

A collection of the 100 most frequently asked questions and answers by young people about HIV/AIDS.

MATHS

2002/12 Brain Sharpeners [Sgaw Karen]

A small book of math puzzles in Karen to help stimulate more interest in mathematics. This includes word problems and logic puzzles, etc. and will help promote creative thinking while bringing fun and practical activities to the math's classroom.

2004/10 Brain Sharpeners [Burmese]

a small book of math puzzles in Burmese to help stimulate more interest in mathematics. This includes word problems and logicpuzzles, etc. and will help promote creative thinking while bringing fun and practical activities to the math's classroom.

2005/08 Brain Sharpeners II [Sgaw Karen]

This second volume of math puzzles in Karen to help stimulate more interest in mathematics. This includes word problems and logic puzzles, etc. and will help promote critical thinking while bringing fun and practical activities to the math's classroom.

2005/09 Brain Sharpeners II [Burmese]

This second volume of math puzzles in Burmese to help stimulate more interest in mathematics. This includes word problems and logic puzzles, etc. and will help promote critical thinking while bringing fun and practical activities to the math's classroom.

2008/07 Brain Sharpeners III [Sgaw Karen]

This third volume of math puzzles in Karen to help stimulate more interest in mathematics. This includes word problems and logic puzzles, etc. and will help promote critical thinking while bringing fun and practical activities to the math's classroom.

2008/08 Brain Sharpeners III [Burmese]

This third volume of math puzzles in Burmese to help stimulate more interest in mathematics. This includes word problems and logic puzzles, etc. and will help promote critical thinking while bringing fun and practical activities to the math's classroom.

Reference Material

97/03 English-Karen Junior Dictionary

A high school level dictionary of 126 pages. A simple school-level dictionary containing around 5000 words in Sgaw Karen. Difficult terms or concepts are illustrated with short examples. This publication is the first complete published Karen dictionary since 1854 and has contributed substantially to promoting and clarifying certain aspects of Sgaw Karen language.

98/01 Political Terms. Book 1 (2^nd edition) [Burmese / Sgaw Karen]

A small booklet of 17 pages in Karen and Burmese language. An index listing over 400 commonly used political terms in both Karen and Burmese language. The book is designed for use by high school and post-high school students. The book is ideal as reference book for libraries and those students on distance education programmes.

98/02 Political Terms. Book 2 [Sgaw Karen]

A small booklet of 36 pages in Karen language. A follow-up to the Political Terms Book 1. Some 17 essential terms are taken from Book 1 and expanded into a one-page simple definition. Terms covered include democracy, constitution, United Nations, refugee etc. The book is ideal as a reference book for libraries and those students on the distance education programmes.

99/08 Pwo Karen Picture Dictionary

A magazine-size book of 103 pages in Eastern Pwo Karen language. A picture dictionary illustrating scenes from the home, the city, the countryside, the school, the office etc. Items in the pictures are numbered and labeled in Pwo Karen and English.

99/09 Sgaw Karen Picture Dictionary. (3rd Edition)

The third edition of this popular picture dictionary, incorporating many corrections and additions.. Reprinted in its original size and original covers. Sgaw Karen and English language. 111 pages.

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99/10 Sgaw Karen Junior Dictionary. (2nd Edition)

This is the second edition of this popular high school level dictionary. Now made in a smaller page size format. Many additions and corrections have been made since the original copy. 128 pages. Sgaw Karen and English language

99/13 Political Terms. Book 2. [Burmese]

A small booklet of 39 pages in Burmese language. A follow-up to the Political Terms Book II in Karen published in 1998. Some 17 essential terms are taken and expanded into a brief, simple definition in Burmese. Terms covered include democracy, constitution, United Nations, refugee etc. The book is ideal as a reference book for libraries and those students on the Distance Education Programme.

2000/01 Sgaw Karen-English Junior Dictionary

A simply laid-out school-level dictionary defining over 5000 Sgaw Karen words in English. Unfamiliar words and new terms are illustrated with short examples. This publication is the first complete Karen to English dictionary published since the turn of the century, and can contribute substantially to promoting and clarifying certain aspects of Sgaw Karen language. The text includes a section to assist those students not used to using a dictionary

2000/08 IDP Guiding Principles [Sgaw Karen]

The IDP Guiding Principles as written by Dr. Francis Deng translated to Sgaw Karen for the first time. The printing of this first-ever translation to Karen language was funded by UNHCR and endorsed by OCHA.

2000/09 IDP Guiding Principles [Burmese]

The IDP Guiding Principles as written by Dr. Francis Deng translated to Sgaw Karen for the first time. The printing of this first-ever translation to Burmese language was funded by UNHCR and endorsed by OCHA.

2000/10 Human Rights Handbook [Burmese]

A Burmese translation of the popular book by Stapleton and English (University of Essex. 1995). Gives an introduction to the structure and working of the UN and how citizens can use it to safeguard their human rights. This is the first such translation to Burmese language. 171 pages, plus full index of acronyms.

2000/12 Index of Health Workers' Terms [Burmese / English / Sgaw Karen]

A compilation of common health terms in English, Sgaw Karen and Burmese. 12 pages. Over 400 terms defined

2000/14 Burmese Picture Dictionary

The first edition of this Burmese language version of the popular Sgaw Karen picture dictionary. Having identical page set-up, the Karen and the Burmese versions may be used together interchangeably. The publication is aimed at helping first time learners of Burmese language: 110 pages.

2002/06 I Wonder Why My Tummy Rumble and Other Questions About My Body [ Sgaw Karen]

This beautiful full color children's encyclopedia style reference book is written in a question/answer format covering the topic of the human body.

2002/07 I Wonder Why My Tummy Rumble and Other Questions About My Body [Burmese]

This beautiful full color children's encyclopedia style reference book is written in a question/answer format covering the topic of the human body.

2002/08 Southeast Asia Facts Book [Sgaw Karen]

A geography reference book on the 10 countries making up Southeast Asia in Karen language. It was designed to be used by middle to high school students and will include small, colorful maps and photographs and basic facts on such topics as people, government, topography, climate and environmental issues. A glossary of geography terms in English / Karen and Burmese and a geography trivia quiz section are also included.

2002/16 I Wonder Why the Wind Blows and Other Questions About the Earth [Sgaw Karen]

This beautiful full color children's encyclopedia style reference book is written in a question/answer format covering the topic of the earth and the environment.

2002/17 I Wonder Why the Wind Blows and Other Questions About the Earth [Burmese]

This beautiful full color children's encyclopedia style reference book is written in a question/answer format covering the topic of the earth and the environment.

2002/03 Geographical/Environmental Terms Booklet [Burmese / English / Sgaw Karen]

A compilation of common geographical and environmental terms in English, Sgaw Karen and Burmese. This booklet was designed to compliment our SEA Facts Book.

2003/04 Educational Games Manual [Sgaw Karen]

A teacher's reference book including suggested activities and games for young learners designed to help children develop their self-esteem and communication and cooperation skills.

2003/05 Educational Games Manual [Burmese]

A teacher's reference book including suggested activities and games for young learners designed to help children develop their self-esteem and communication and cooperation skills.

2003/17 Southeast Asia Facts Book [Burmese]

2004/07 Lily and Pa Saw Htee's Amazing Animal Facts [Sgaw Karen]

This book, includes 50 intriging questions and answers about the animals kingdom. Each question is accompanied by an additional fascinating fact. Both English and Sgaw Karen text is included.

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2004/08 Lily and Pa Saw Htee's Amazing Animal Facts [Burmese]

This book, includes 50 intriging questions and answers about the animals kingdom. Each question is accompanied by an additional fascinating fact. Both English and Burmese text is included.

2004/17 Drum English-Sgaw Karen Student Dictionary [English/Sgaw Karen]

A high school-level dictionary of 202 pages, containing over 7000 words in Sgaw Karen. Difficult terms or concepts are illustrated with short examples. This publication is the revised and expanded edition of Drum's English-Sgaw Karen Junior Dictionary published in 1999.

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2005/03 Traditional Karen Dress [Sgaw Karen]

A small reference book which describes and illustrates the regional variations of traditional Karen dress.

2005/17 Traditional Karen Household Tips [Sgaw Karen]

A reference book with traditional Karen household tips including such topics as receipes, herbal medicine and first aid, beauty tips and more.

2005/18 Traditional Karen Household Tips [Burmese]

A reference book with traditional Karen household tips including such topics as receipes, herbal medicine and first aid, beauty tips and more.

2005/21 First 1,000 Words Picture Dictionary [English / Sgaw Karen]

A bi-linguagal English- Karen language picture dictionary. This lovely, full color dictionary for children is be the first of its kind available in Karen language and was published with permission from Usborne Publishing Ltd

2005/22 First 1,000 Words Picture Dictionary [English / Burmese]

A bi-linguagal English- Burmese language picture dictionary. This lovely, full color dictionary for children was published with permission from Usborne Publishing Ltd

2006/01 Treasures From the Back-strap Loom [Sgaw Karen]

A weaving and sewing manual in Sgaw Karen language aimed at those producing traditional cloth on a back-strap loom. This small book includes suggestions, patterns and weaving and sewing instructions for producing small alternative and more marketable items from traditional cloth such as handbags and coin purses.

2006/02 Treasures From the Back-strap Loom [Burmese]

A weaving and sewing manual in Burmese language aimed at those producing traditional cloth on a back-strap loom. This small book includes suggestions, patterns and weaving and sewing instructions for producing small alternative and more marketable items from traditional cloth such as handbags and coin purses.

2006/03 Days Not to be Forgotten [Sgaw Karen ]

A collection of oral histories of Karen people's experiences during the Second World War.

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2006/06 Amazing Facts of Planet Earth and the Universe [Sgaw Karen]

This represent the second in a series of fun facts books and includes 100 entertaining and thought provoking facts. All text is in English as well as Sgaw Karen.

2006/07 Amazing Facts of Planet Earth and the Universe [Burmese ]

This represents the second in a series of fun facts books and includes 100 entertaining and thought provoking facts. All text is in English as well as Burmese.

2006/10 Drum English - Karen Picture Dictionary: 2nd Edition

The revised version of our popular Picture Dictionary includes approximately 100 new words and picture.

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2006/11 Drum English - Burmese Picture Dictionary: 2nd Edition

The revised version of our popular Picture Dictionary includes approximately 100 new words and picture.

2006/13 Cultures Around the World [Sgaw Karen]

This publication, designed for primary and middle school students includes interesting fact and information on six continents, 43 countries and their cultures in Sgaw Karen language.

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2006/14 Cultures Around the World [Burmese]

This publication, designed for primary and middle school students includes interesting fact and information on six continents, 43 countries and their cultures in Burmese language.

2006/15 Trilingual Illustrated Dictionary [English - Burmese - Sgaw Karen]

This 330 page A4 size dictionary includes Burmese, English and Sgaw Karen definitions and example sentence for approximately 1,000 English head words along with simple illustrations on each page.

2006/17 The History and Traditional Judicial System of the Karen People [Burmese]

The first in a series of three publications on the culture and traditions of the Karen people. In this volume the reader is provided with a brief history of the Karen people and insight into the traditional judical system of the Karen village.

2006/20 The History and Traditional Judicial System of the Karen People [Sgaw Karen]

2007/01 The Faith and Traditional Beliefs of the Karen People [Burmese]

The second in a series of three publications on the culture and traditions of the Karen people. In this volume the reader is provided with an overview of the traditional faiths, beliefs and superstitions of the Karen people. Also included is a background on the various religions practiced by the Karen people today.

2007/02 The Faith and Traditional Beliefs of the Karen People [Sgaw Karen]

2007/04 The Traditional Ceremonies and Festivals of the Karen People [Burmese]

The third and final publication on the culture and traditions of the Karen people. The origins and variations of the variety of ceremonies and festivals of the Karen people are explained in this informative book.

2007/05 The Traditional Ceremonies and Festivals of the Karen People [Sgaw Karen]

2007/11 Karen Proverbs [Sgaw Karen]

A collection of traditional Karen proverbs and their meanings. This book includes over 100 Karen proverbs and their meanings along with their translation into English.

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2008/02 Karen Folklore [Sgaw Karen]

A collection of traditional Karen folklore collected from Karen elders, documenting not only widely recognized folklore of the Karen but also stories and beliefs unique to particular areas of Karen state, Burma.

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2008/03 Drum Sgaw Karen - English Student Dictionary

A revised and expanded edition of the Drum Sgaw Karen - English Student Dictionary.

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2008/05 People in History [Sgaw Karen]

A small book on famous people in history. The publishing of this book was in response to numerous comments on the severe lack of general knowledge among the refugee community and will complement previously published Drum works. It was designed for elementary to middle school aged students.

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2008/06 People in History [Burmese]

2008/09 Karen Traditional Knowledge and Beliefs [Sgaw Karen]

A collection of over 100 traditional Karen sayings and their meanings expressing indigenous knowledge in the areas of environmental conservation, moral teachings, weather predictions, animist beliefs and more.

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2008/10 The Twenty Most Influential Leaders of the 20th Century [Sgaw Karen]

Based on the Time Magazine list of the 100 most influential people of the twentieth century, this reference book for middle to high school students provides brief biographies of Time’s top 20 leaders and revolutionaries of the 20th century. This will complement the previously published Drum book “People in History” for elementary to middle school students.

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2008/11 The Twenty Most Influential Leaders of the 20th Century [Burmese]

2008/16 Medical Terms [Burmese / English / Sgaw Karen]

The revised and expanded version of the previously published Glossary of Health Terms (2000/12 Index of Health Workers' Terms) includes translations in English, Sgaw Karen and Burmeselanguages of approximately 800 common health terms>

2009/01 Eastern Pwo Karen Picture Dictionary

The revised and expanded edition of the Group's English - Eastern Pwo Karen Picture Dictionary which includes scenes from the home, the city, the countryside, the school, the office etc. Items in the pictures are numbered and labeled in Eastern Pwo Karen and English.

2009/02 Life's Journey In Faith: Burma From Riches To Rags

Saw Spencer Zan’s autobiography; A true story of an ethnic Karen family during Burma's transition from riches to rags, spanning a period from the British colonial days through the Japanese occupation of Burma during World War II into the chaotic political years after independence and General Ne Win's coup of 1962 and to the escape of the Zan family into Thailand in 1964. This is the Sgaw Karen translation from English.

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2009/05 The Karen [Sgaw Karen]

The Sgaw Karen language version of this compilation of three previously published Drum works on Karen culture, tradition and history.

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2009/08 Natural Dyeing [Sgaw Karen]

In cooperation with Karen community elders, this work documents the process of traditional cloth dying of the Karen and other ethnic minorities of Burma.

2009/09 Natural Dyeing [Burmese]

In cooperation with Karen community elders, this work documents the process of traditional cloth dying of the Karen and other ethnic minorities of Burma.

2009/12 Karenni Folklore [Sgaw Karen]

This collection of traditional Karenni folklore was published in cooperation with Karenni community elders in northern Thailand both within and outside the refugee camps.

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2009/13 Karenni Folklore [Burmese]

This collection of traditional Karenni folklore was published in cooperation with Karenni community elders in northern Thailand both within and outside the refugee camps.

2009/16 English - Kachin - Burmese Picture Dictionary

a Kachin language version of the popular Drum picture dictionary. This edition includes all terms in Kachin, Burmese and English languages.

2009/17 Kachin Folktales

A collection of traditional Kachin folktales in Kachin Language produced and distributed in cooperation with the Pan Kachin Development Society.

Teaching Aids

98/04 Sgaw Karen Alphabet Poster [Sgaw Karen]

A full-colour, laminated poster depicting the consonants of the Sgaw Karen alphabet -each with a short rhyme to help children remember them. Equipped with a metal hanger it is bright and durable in the classroom.

99/06 Karen Numbers 1 - 9 Poster [Sgaw Karen]

A full-colour, laminated poster depicting the numbers 1 to 9 each with an interesting picture. Equipped with a metal hanger it is bright and durable in the classroom.

99/07 Burmese Alphabet Poster [Burmese]

A full-colour, laminated poster depicting the Burmese consonants, each illustrated with an attractive picture. Equipped with a metal hanger, it is bright and durable in the classroom.

99/14 Sgaw Karen Vowels and Tones Poster [Sgaw Karen]

A full colour poster depicting the vowels and tones used in the Sgaw Karen script. A colour picture and one simple word illustrate each sound. The poster is accompanied by a teachers' guide leaflet, which shows how the poster could be used to make part of a wider lesson. It is equipped with a metal hanger and is bright and durable in the classroom.

2000/07 Burmese Vowels Poster [Burmese]

A full colour poster depicting the vowels used in the Burmese script. A colour picture and one simple word illustrate each sound. The poster is accompanied by a teacher's guide leaflet that shows how the poster could be used as part of a wider lesson. It is equipped with a metal hanger and is bright and durable in the classroom.

2001/05 Map of Burma Poster [Sgaw Karen]

A poster-size map of Burma designed for use with primary to middle school students. The map is made in four-colour and shows the main geographical features of the country. Labels are written in Sgaw Karen. The poster has both top and bottom metal supports and is fully laminated.

2001/08 Geometric Shapes Poster [English]

A colorful mathematics teaching aid poster produced on the request of numerous teachers. It is designed not only for use with middle school students of mathematics but also for primary school students of a variety of subjects and includes teacher's notes with suggested classroom activities.

2001/10 Multiplication Table Poster [Burmese / Sgaw Karen]

The second of two colorful mathematics teaching aid posters produced. It is designed to be use with primary school students of mathematics and includes teacher's notes with suggested classroom activities.

2002/01 Fruits Poster [Burmese / English / Sgaw Karen]

A full color teaching aid poster designed for primary school students with photographs of a variety of local fruits. Each fruit is labeled in Burmese, Sgaw Karen and English.

2002/11 Vegetable Poster [Burmese / English / Sgaw Karen]

A full color teaching aid poster designed for primary school students with photographs of a variety of local vegetables. Each vegetable is labeled in Burmese, Sgaw Karen and English.

2002/21 What Do You Like to Eat? (Big Book) [Sgaw Karen]

An A3 sized, full color "Big Book" for preschool children. In this beautiful book the children learn about animals and the food chain.

2002/22 What Do You Like to Eat? (Big Book) [Burmese]

An A3 sized, full color "Big Book" for preschool children. In this beautiful book the children learn about animals and the food chain.

2003/10 First Burmese Alphabet Book [Burmese]

A 22-page workbook style publication to be used in introducing young learners to the Burmese alphabet

2003 / 15 Rice Poster [Burmese/ Sgaw Karen]

A full colour teaching aid poster designed for pre- school students. The poster illustratess the process of rice production from the field to the dinner table. It is designed for the use with pre- school but also for primary school students of a variety of subjects and includes teacher's notes with suggested classroom activities at the back of the poster.

2003/20 The River Poster [Burmese/ Sgaw Karen]

A full colour teaching aid poster designed for pre- school students. The poster illustrates life by the river. It is designed for the use with pre- school but also for primary school students of a variety of subjects and includes teacher's notes with suggested classroom activities at the back of the poster.

2003/21 The Market Poster [Burmese/ Sgaw Karen]

A full colour teaching aid poster designed for pre- school students. The poster illustrates life in the market place. It is designed for the use with pre- school but also for primary school students of a variety of subjects and includes teacher's notes with suggested classroom activities in the back of the poster.

2004/03 What Do You Want To Be? (Big Book) [Burmese Version]

An A3 sized, full color "Big Book" for preschool children illustrated by a local artist in which children lean basic vocabulary of occupations. This teaching aid was also designed with the goal of helping to breakdown negative gender-based stereotypes.

2004/04 What Do You Want To Be? (Big Book) [Karen Version]

2006/04 Map of Asia [Karen Version]

A map of Asia which includes a list of all countries within Asia as well as basic facts on each on the back of this full color A3 sized poster. The map includes the names and capital cities of each country and a small picture of their national flags and is the first of its' kind produced in Karen language.

2006/05 Map of Asia [Burmese Version]

2006/08 World Map [Karen Version]

A full color A3 size world map which includes a list of all the country of the world in English and Sgaw Karen on the back.

2006/09 World Map [Burmese Version]

A full color A3 size world map which includes a list of all the country of the world in English and Burmese on the back.

2008/01 Pwo Karen Alphabet Poster [Pwo Karen]

A full-colour poster depicting the consonants of the Eastern Pwo Karen alphabet each with a short rhyme to help children remember them. Equipped with a metal hanger it is bright and durable in the classroom.