Skateboard Indawgyi

There are many different ways to experience the beauty of Indawgyi Lake. Sustainable skateboarding is one of our new favorites.

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Exciting Progress on the Guesthouse

We’ve been making some excellent progress on the guesthouse. Check out some of the updates!

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Indawgyi City

Mohynin Township officials recently marked the day Lon Ton Village officially became Indawgyi City. It was a big celebration for many in the township and marks a big shift in bringing more opportunity and resources to the people living in this special part of country.

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Bamboo Everything

Bamboo has so many amazing uses. Here are just a few of the ingenious ideas we’ve come across while working in northern Myanmar.

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Soaking Up Rainy Season

After a couple months of heat, the first drops of rainy season have begun to fall.

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Crowdfunding Campaign

Face of Indawgyi goes global to create the first social impact guesthouse in Southeast Asia. Here’s how you can become a part of the team!

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The Shan-ni People of Indawgyi

Kachin State is named for its famous hill-dwelling people, but the Shan-ni are the main ethnic group of Indawgyi along with many of the valleys and lowlands of northern Myanmar.

Mountain Cultivation

High in the hills around Indawgyi Lake, you can find numerous farms and other forms of agriculture in places where no car or motorcycle could ever go.

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