Hey, I’m Angelica! I grew up in Hong Kong and now live in the US after moving there for college. In high school, I had the privilege to visit the Thai-Myanmar border, where we learned that the Mae Ra Moe Junior College was at risk of closing down.

When we returned, my friends and I reflected on the stories we heard and stayed in touch with the students and teachers. Eventually, our restless energy manifested into the beginnings of Karing Frontiers!

When I'm not thinking about how to convince people to give us money, I love to eat, cook, and think about food with Ingyin.  

Hi! I am Saw Eh Moo Soe, but you can call me Saw. I am from Karen State, Myanmar. Kindness is my biggest motivation to push forward, and perseverance is my biggest strength to overcome problems.

I love helping others because it’s the happiness I can find. I believe small acts of kindness create ripples that reach further than we expect, and I try to carry that belief into everything I do.

Hi, I’m Ingyin. I grew up in Yangon, Myanmar and now live in the US. I work in public health and am passionate about improving access to healthcare globally and learning more about different health systems. I joined Karing Frontiers officially through the Kare4Knyaw program but have known Angelica since our college days.

In my free time, I love to go on road trips, try new foods, cook, and occasionally go on runs.

Hi, I’m Alessandra! I’m an animator from New York. I learned about Karing Frontiers through their 2022 open mic, and joined the team soon after. I’ve worked with them on media and outreach, and we have a short film in the works supporting KF’s mission.

When I’m not animating, you can find me hiking, traveling, or fostering shelter animals.

Hi! I am Benny Berkenkotter and I am a fundraising coordinator here at Karing Frontiers. I am also a student at the University of Vermont studying Environmental Science and Geospatial Technologies.

I joined Karing Frontiers right after I graduated high school in 2019 and there I got the chance to visit the Mae Ra Moe Camp on the Thai-Myanmar border to meet students and staff.

My hobbies include climbing, playing the trumpet and french horn, and film photography.

My name is April, and I first learned about Karen refugees during a school trip in 2019. During that trip, I had a chance to visit the Mae Ra Moe refugee camp as well as teach at the MRMJC.

After listening to students talk about their goals for the future, I became aware of how privileged I was to have education, and quickly developed a passion for the issue.

Surprised by the lack of support Karen refugees received, I decided to join Karing Frontiers, and I hope that I can help build a better future for the Karen through providing education and raising awareness about the issue.